A/C System Flushing

In order to minimize the discharge of refrigerant into the atmosphere, Ford Motor Company supports the efficient usage, recovery, and recycling of the refrigerant used in passenger car, compact truck, and light truck air conditioners. Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.)-approved recovery/recycling device such as Rotunda R-134a Service Center 176-00001, or equivalent, (devices that meet SAE J1991 standards) during any A/C system repair and recharge procedure requiring system discharge.

Although the Ford Motor Company endorses the recovery and recycling of refrigerant with approved equipment, it does not at this time support existing procedures for flushing a system.