Manual HVAC Systems: Specifications

WARNING: Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.

NOTE: For additional information not covered in this article, see ESCORT/ZX2 article in HEATER SYSTEMS.

SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Compressor Type

Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.

Compressor Belt Tension

⁽¹⁾

Compressor Oil Capacity

⁽²⁾

System Oil Capacity

⁽³⁾ 6.6 ozs.

Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity

2.0L SPI

28 ozs.

2.0L Zetec

24 ozs.

System Operating Pressures ⁽⁴⁾

High Side

125-230 psi (8.8-16.1 kg/cm² )

Low Side

22-45 psi (1.5-3.2 kg/cm² )

⁽¹⁾	Vehicle uses serpentine belt and is equipped with automatic belt tensioner.

⁽²⁾

If the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour the same amount plus 1 ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil or equivalent into the new A/C compressor. If the amount of oil that was removed from the old A/C compressor is greater than 5 ounces (142 ml), pour the same amount drained of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil or equivalent into the new A/C compressor. If the amount of oil that was removed from the old A/C compressor is less than 3 ounces (85 ml), pour 3 ounces (85 ml) of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil or equivalent into the new A/C compressor.

⁽³⁾	Use Refrigerant Oil YN-12c (Part No. F7AZ-19589-DA).

⁽⁴⁾	Approximate operating pressures with ambient temperature of 80°F (27°C).