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A/C - Incorrect R134A Charge Level Label

Article No.
00-5-2

03/06/00

AIR CONDITIONING - INCORRECT R-134A CHARGE
LEVEL LABEL-VEHICLES BUILT 10/4/1999
THROUGH 12/6/1999

FORD:
2000 TAURUS

MERCURY:
2000 SABLE

ISSUE
A label with the incorrect R-134a refrigerant charge level was installed on some vehicles. All vehicles left the assembly plants with the correct charge level of R-134a refrigerant.

ACTION
When servicing the A/C system on an affected vehicle within the build date range, the correct R-134a refrigerant charge is 0.96kg (34 oz), NOT 0.79kg as the refrigerant charge capacity may read.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999