General Specifications

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION General Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
A/C Compressor 
A/C compressor type SC90V variable scroll
A/C compressor rotation Clockwise
A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch 
Air gap between pulley and clutch plate 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)
A/C Low Charge Protection Switch 
Close 276 kPa max (40 psi)
Open 76-90 kPa (11-13 psi)
A/C Pressure Relief Valve 
Open 3,620 kPa (520 psi) minimum
Dual-Function Pressure Switch 
High Speed Fan ON (closed contacts) 1,965-2,172 kPa
(285-315 psi)
High Speed Fan OFF (open contacts) 1,482-1,965 kPa
(30-70 psi)
A/C clutch cut-in (closed contacts) 1,517-1,931 kPa
(220-280 psi)
A/C clutch cut-out (open contacts) 2,999-3,275 kPa
(435-475 psi)
Front Thermistor (when front and rear systems are in operation) 
Cut-in/cut-out 3.3°C (38°F)/1.7°C (35°F)
Front Thermistor (when front system only is in operation) 
Cut-in/cut-out 2.2°C (36°F)/0.6°C (33°F)
Rear Thermistor (all the time) 
Cut-in/cut-out 7°C (44.6°F)/5°C (41°F)
NOTE: The specifications apply to hybrid vehicles only. For non-hybrid specifications, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
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