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1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD

A/C System Specifications

1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION A/C System Specifications
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A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension (1)
System Oil Capacity (2) 7 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity
Explorer 26 ozs.
Ranger 22 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
Low Side 22-50 psi (1.5-3.5 kg/cm2 )
High Side 160-250 psi (11.2-17.6 kg/cm2 )
(1) Serpentine belt tension is automatically adjusted by tensioner pulley.
(2) Use PAG YN-12b oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577).
(3) Approximate operating pressures with ambient temperature of 80°F (27°C).
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