Underhood A/C Specification Labels
Most R-134a based systems will be identified through the use of underhood labels with R-134a refrigerant clearly printed on labels. The underhood label used on Ford Motor Co. vehicles is Yellow. (Scheme 1) Most manufacturers will identify refrigerant type with labels affixed to compressor. Before servicing an A/C system, always determine which refrigerant is being used.
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Underhood A/C Specification Labels
REFRIGERANT OIL & REFRIGERANT SPECIFICATIONS
Note. Due to late changes, always refer to underhood A/C Specification Label in engine compartment or A/C compressor label while servicing A/C system. If A/C Specification Label and specifications in table differ, use label specifications.
| Application | (1) Oil Ounces | Refrigerant Ounces |
|---|
| Ford Motor Co. |
| Continental | 8.0 | 40 |
| Cougar & Thunderbird | 7.0 | 36 |
| Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car | 8.0 | 38 |
| Escort & Tracer | 8.0 | 34 |
| Mark VIII (3) | 8.0 | 34 |
| Mustang | 8.0 | 34 |
| Probe | 3.3 | 27 |
| Sable & Taurus (2) | 8.0 | 32 |
| Tempo & Topaz |
| FX-15 Compressor | 7.0 | 36 |
| 10P15C Compressor | 8.0 | 36 |
| (1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Some 3.0L models use R-134a refrigerant and PAG (YN-12) Refrigerant Oil (Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B). (3) Models use PAG (YN-12) Refrigerant Oil (Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B) and R-134a refrigerant. |
| (1) | Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. |
| (2) | Some 3.0L models use R-134a refrigerant and PAG (YN-12) Refrigerant Oil (Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B). |
| (3) | Models use PAG (YN-12) Refrigerant Oil (Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B) and R-134a refrigerant. |
REFRIGERANT OIL & REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (CARS)
| Application | (1) Oil Ounces | Refrigerant Ounces |
|---|
| Ford Motor Co. |
| Aerostar |
| With Auxiliary Unit | 10.0 | (2) 64 |
| Without Auxiliary Unit | 7.0 | 48 |
| Bronco | 7.0 | 44 |
| Explorer | 7.0 | 28 |
| "E" Series |
| With Rear Unit | 10.0 | 71 |
| Without Rear Unit | 7.0 | 55 |
| "F" Series | 7.0 | 44 |
| Ranger | 7.0 | 28 |
| Villager |
| With Rear Unit | 10.0 | 56 |
| Without Rear Unit | 7.0 | 36 |
| (1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Models with auxiliary unit may require additional refrigerant. See decal under hood for capacity. |
| (1) | Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. |
| (2) | Models with auxiliary unit may require additional refrigerant. See decal under hood for capacity. |
REFRIGERANT OIL & REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (LIGHT TRUCKS/VANS)
