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A/c System Specifications Ford Thunderbird IX

A/C SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationOunces
FWD Models41
Town Car(1) 52
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis(1) 48
All Other Models40
(1) Add 4 oz. more if temperature is below zero (0°F).
(1)Add 4 oz. more if temperature is below zero (0°F).

SYSTEM REFRIGERANT CAPACITIES

ComponentOunces
Accumulator(1)
Condenser1
Evaporator
All Other Systems3
Receiver-Drier1
(1) Add amount drained, plus 1 ounce.
(1)Add amount drained, plus 1 ounce.

COMPONENT OIL REPLACEMENT QUANTITIES

ApplicationNew BeltUsed Belt
FWD150-190140-160
RWD
4-Cyl. & 6-Cyl.120-160110-130
V6 & V8 (2)150-190140-160
Diesel110-140110-130
(1) Using standard strand tension gauge. (2) Mustang/Capri 5.0L belt is non-adjustable.
(1)Using standard strand tension gauge.
(2)Mustang/Capri 5.0L belt is non-adjustable.

COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION (Lbs.) (1)

ApplicationQuarts (Liters)
FWD Models
1.6L7.0 (6.6)
2.0L Diesel8.0 (7.6)
2.3L7.5 (7.1)
RWD Models
Capri & Mustang
2.3L OHC
Man. Trans9.2 (8.7)
Auto. Trans9.9 (9.4)
2.3L EFI Turbo10.8 (10.2)
3.8L11.7 (11.1)
5.0L14.2 (13.5)
Continental & Mark VII
2.4L Diesel11.8 (11.2)
5.0L14.2 (13.5)
Cougar & Thunderbird
2.3L10.8 (10.2)
3.8L11.7 (11.1)
5.0L14.2 (13.5)
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis
5.0L14.4 (13.7)
5.8L16.4 (15.5)
LTD & Marquis
2.3L10.2 (9.6)
3.8L11.7 (11.1)
5.0L14.5 (13.7)
Town Car14.4 (13.7)

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES