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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/C COMPRESSOR - SERVICE TIPS
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
A/C Compressor - Service Tips
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION A/C Compressor - Service Tips
Article No.
94-15-6
07/27/94
AIR CONDITIONING - FS-10 AND FX-15 COMPRESSORS - SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1988-94 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, TAURUS, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-92 MARK VII
1988-94 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR
1991-94 TRACER
1993-94 MARK VIII
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-90 BRONCO II
1988-94 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1991-94 EXPLORER
1993-94 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
FS-10 service compressors built between 1/1/93 and 9/30/93 were built with 7 oz. of oil. These compressors have a white label and are labeled to be compatible with either R-12 or R-134a. These compressors contain either PAG oil or Mineral oil and should be used only in the proper systems.
ACTION:
Refer to the chart to determine the type of oil that is in each service compressor.
NOTE:
BE SURE TO CHOOSE THE COMPRESSOR THAT HAS THE CORRECT OIL FOR THE SYSTEM BEING SERVICED.
NOTE:
FS-10 COMPRESSORS BUILT AFTER 9/30/93 ARE NOT FILLED WITH OIL AND HAVE A YELLOW LABEL. THESE COMPRESSORS REQUIRE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF EITHER MINERAL OIL OR PAG OIL DEPENDING ON THE SYSTEM BEING SERVICED.
NOTE:
FX-15 SERVICE COMPRESSORS BUILT BEFORE 1/1/93 ARE FILLED WITH MINERAL OIL AND ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH R-12 SYSTEMS.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999
94-15-6
07/27/94
AIR CONDITIONING - FS-10 AND FX-15 COMPRESSORS - SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1988-94 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, TAURUS, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-92 MARK VII
1988-94 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR
1991-94 TRACER
1993-94 MARK VIII
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-90 BRONCO II
1988-94 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1991-94 EXPLORER
1993-94 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
FS-10 service compressors built between 1/1/93 and 9/30/93 were built with 7 oz. of oil. These compressors have a white label and are labeled to be compatible with either R-12 or R-134a. These compressors contain either PAG oil or Mineral oil and should be used only in the proper systems.
ACTION:
Refer to the chart to determine the type of oil that is in each service compressor.
NOTE:
BE SURE TO CHOOSE THE COMPRESSOR THAT HAS THE CORRECT OIL FOR THE SYSTEM BEING SERVICED.
NOTE:
FS-10 COMPRESSORS BUILT AFTER 9/30/93 ARE NOT FILLED WITH OIL AND HAVE A YELLOW LABEL. THESE COMPRESSORS REQUIRE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF EITHER MINERAL OIL OR PAG OIL DEPENDING ON THE SYSTEM BEING SERVICED.
NOTE:
FX-15 SERVICE COMPRESSORS BUILT BEFORE 1/1/93 ARE FILLED WITH MINERAL OIL AND ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH R-12 SYSTEMS.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.