Climate Control System

2005 Ford E 150 V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION Climate Control System
Item Specification

A/C Compressor
Type SC115 fixed scroll
Displacement 115 cc (7 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise

A/C Pressure Relief Valve(a)
Open pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Black
Diameter 1.83 mm (0.072 in)

Magnetic Clutch
Air gap between pulley and clutch plate 0.35-0.75 mm(0.014-0.030 in)

Pressure Cutoff Switch(a)
Open status 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Closed status 1,586-1,999 kPa (230-290 psi)

A/C Cycling Switch Open and Closed Pressures(a)
Open pressure 152-165 kPa (22-24 psi)
Closed pressure 317 kPa (46 psi) maximum

Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity without auxiliary climate control 266 ml (9 oz)
Capacity with auxiliary climate control 384 ml (13 oz)

Refrigerant and Capacity
R134a Refrigerant YN-19 WSH-M17B19-A
Capacity without auxiliary climate control 1.13 kg (40 oz)
Capacity with auxiliary climate control 1.70 kg (60 oz)

(a) Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch, or the dual function pressure switch location.
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