A/C Compressor - Moan At Idle to 1,500RPM

Article No.
92-17-4

08/12/92

^ AIR CONDITIONING - "MOAN" FROM COMPRESSOR AT
IDLE TO 1,500 R.P.M. - 3.8L BASE ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/15/92

^ NOISE - "MOAN" FROM A/C COMPRESSOR AT IDLE TO 1,500 R.P.M. - 3.8L BASE ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/15/92

FORD:
1989-93 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1989-93 COUGAR

ISSUE:
An air conditioning compressor "moan" may be heard during idle and up to 1,500 R.P.M. The noise may also be described as a "groaning" or "growling" (low pitched humming) sound.

ACTION:
Install new hose assemblies which incorporate a muffler on both the suction and discharge side of the compressor. Use an accumulator and switch assembly (F1SZ-19C836-B) on the suction side and a manifold and tube assembly (F1SZ-19D734-B) on the discharge side. Refer to the 1992 Thunderbird/Cougar Service Manual, Section 12-03, for service details.





PART NUMBER

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models, Basic Warranty For All Other Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
921704A Replace Suction and 1.1 Hrs.
Discharge Hoses A/C
Compressor, Includes
Discharge, Evacuate And
Charge System.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19C836 56

OASIS CODES:
208000, 208999, 702000, 702100