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Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
1991 Ford Probe V6-182 3.0LSECTION Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
Article No.
93-20-6
09/29/93
AIR CONDITIONING - USE OF CORRECT FLUORESCENT TRACER DYE - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1980-93 CROWN VICTORIA
1981-93 ESCORT
1982-83 FAIRMONT
1982-88 EXP
1982-93 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1983-86 LTD
1984-93 TEMPO
1986-93 TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989-93 PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1980-93 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1981-87 LYNX
1982-83 LN7, ZEPHYR
1982-86 CAPRI
1982-93 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR
1983-86 MARQUIS
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-93 TOPAZ
1986-93 SABLE
1991-93 CAPRI, TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980-93 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES
1983-93 RANGER
1984-90 BRONCO II
1986-93 AEROSTAR
1988-93 F-47
1991-93 EXPLORER
1993 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
Use of untested, unapproved fluorescent tracer dyes for A/C system leak checking may damage the air conditioning system. Some of these materials may not be compatible with Ford A/C systems.
ACTION:
When leak-checking an R-12 A/C system with a "black light", use only Rotunda-supplied Part No. 112-R0027, Fluoro-Lite brand dye. No other dyes have been approved by Ford Motor Company.
NOTE:
112-R0027 DYE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH R-134a REFRIGERANT.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208999
93-20-6
09/29/93
AIR CONDITIONING - USE OF CORRECT FLUORESCENT TRACER DYE - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1980-93 CROWN VICTORIA
1981-93 ESCORT
1982-83 FAIRMONT
1982-88 EXP
1982-93 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1983-86 LTD
1984-93 TEMPO
1986-93 TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989-93 PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1980-93 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1981-87 LYNX
1982-83 LN7, ZEPHYR
1982-86 CAPRI
1982-93 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR
1983-86 MARQUIS
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-93 TOPAZ
1986-93 SABLE
1991-93 CAPRI, TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980-93 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES
1983-93 RANGER
1984-90 BRONCO II
1986-93 AEROSTAR
1988-93 F-47
1991-93 EXPLORER
1993 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
Use of untested, unapproved fluorescent tracer dyes for A/C system leak checking may damage the air conditioning system. Some of these materials may not be compatible with Ford A/C systems.
ACTION:
When leak-checking an R-12 A/C system with a "black light", use only Rotunda-supplied Part No. 112-R0027, Fluoro-Lite brand dye. No other dyes have been approved by Ford Motor Company.
NOTE:
112-R0027 DYE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH R-134a REFRIGERANT.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 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.