Climate Control System

Item Specification

A/C Compressor
A/C compressor type FS-10 swashplate, 5 double-acting pistons
A/C compressor displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
A/C compressor rotation Clockwise

A/C Pressure Relief Valve(a)
Open Pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Red
Diameter 1.57 mm (0.062 in)

Magnetic Clutch
Air gap between pulley and clutch plate 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)

Pressure Cutoff Switch(a)
Open Status 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Open Status (V6 only) 3,137-3,275 kPa (455-495 psi)
Closed Status 1,586-1,999 kPa (230-290 psi

A/C Cycling Switch(a) Open and Closed Pressures
Open Pressure 145-159 kPa (21-23 psi)
Closed Pressure 290 kPa (42 psi) maximum

Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity 266 ml (9 oz)

Refrigerant and Capacity
Capacity 0.94 kg (33 oz)

(a) Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch or the pressure cutoff switch location.