TSB 97-15-05 A/C Oil Quantity Chart for '94-98 Ford/L/M vehicles
Publication Date: 1997
FORD: 1994-98 ESCORT, CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, TAURUS
1994-97 ASPIRE, PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1994 TEMPO
1995-98 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1994 CAPRI, TOPAZ
1994-98 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1995-98 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK: 1994-96 BRONCO
1994-97 AEROSTAR
1994-98 ECONOLINE EXPLORER, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER, VILLAGER
1995-98 WINDSTAR
1997-98 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998 NAVIGATOR
ISSUE: This TSB article will provide an easy and quick reference chart for determining the correct amount of refrigerant oil to use when servicing an A/C system.
ACTION: Refer to the chart to determine how much refrigerant oil is required to service an A/C system.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
97-10-05WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
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NOTE that this DOES NOT INCLUDE the additional oil recommended by TSB
97-10-05.
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT OIL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 97-10-5, Date of Issue: May 12, 1997
Superceded Bulletin(s):
96-22-6, Date of Issue: October 21, 1996
96-20-6, Date of Issue: September 23, 1996
94-15-17, Date of Issue: July 27, 1994
CONDITIONS
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL
AIR CONDITIONING - LACK OF COOLING - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE
APPLICATION Model(s):
Ford: 1994-97 Mustang, Thunderbird
Lincoln-Mercury: 1994-97 Cougar
Light Truck: 1993-96 Bronco
1993-97 F-150-350 Series, F-47
1994-95 Econoline
1994-96 Villager
1994-97 Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger
1995-96 Windstar
1997 Mountaineer
Bulletin No.: 97-10-05
Date: May 12, 1997
NOTE: This bulletin supersedes the following Technical Service Bulletins:
96-22-6 dated October 21, 1996
96-20-6 dated September 23, 1996
94-15-17 dated July 27, 1994
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit air conditioner compressor failure due to an insufficient amount of refrigerant oil in the system.
ACTION
Whenever service is required on the A C system, add the appropriate refrigerant oil to the system. Refer to the following SERVICE PROCEDURE for details.
NOTE: Use Motorcraft YN-9 refrigerant compressor oil for 1993 models equipped with an R-12 system. For 1994 and later models using an R-134a system, use Motorcraft YN-12-B Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) refrigerant compressor oil.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove all refrigerant from the A/C system using the appropriate R-12 or R-134a refrigerant recovery equipment following the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Service the A/C system as required.
Check for Modification Label indicating additional refrigerant oil is already in place.
If no label was found, add additional clean refrigerant oil (over and above the amount of oil required for the system being serviced). The oil may be poured directly into the accumulator assembly or it may be injected by the refrigerant charging station. if so equipped.
Recharge the A/C system using the appropriate refrigerant.
ADDITIONAL OIL NEEDED
Vehicle Additional Oil
1994-97 3.8L Mustang/TBird Cougar 59 ml (2 oz.)
1993-96 F-Series 118 ml (4 oz.)
1997 F-Series 59 ml (2 oz.)
Bronco/Mountaineer 118 ml (4 oz.)
Aerostar 59 ml (2 oz.)
Ranger/Explorer 59 ml (2 oz.)
Econoline 59 ml (2 oz.) with front only and 88.5 ml (3 oz.) with dual
Windstar 59 ml (2 oz.)
Villager 59 ml (2 oz.) on dual unit only
Obtain an Authorized Modification Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. See Fig 1 . Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
PARTS INFORMATION
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Part Name
YN-9 Refrigerant Oil (R-12 Systems)
YN-12-B Refrigerant Oil (R-134a Systems)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208200, 208999
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