Ford Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

If you’re working on your Ford AC and recharging you’ll need to know the Ford Refrigerant capacity and refrigerant oil type and capacity. I compiled this list from multiple sources and it’s as accurate as I can get it. However, if anything on this list conflicts with the information you’ve found, double-check using a shop manual.

Most R-134a systems use PAG 46, but some use other viscosities, like PAG150. Make sure you use the correct oil!

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Ford AEROSTAR Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Aerostar van was sold from 1986 to 1997. It was available with a 2.3L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engine and with and without a rear AC unit.

Ford switched from R-12 to R-134a starting with the 1994 model year.

Ford Crown Victoria Grand Marquis Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Crown Victoria was produced from 1992–2011. All Crown Victoria and Lincoln Grand Marquis AC systems use an orifice-tube type expansion valve and a cycling compressor clutch.

Ford E450 SERIES FULLSIZE VAN Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

On base model E-Series vans, the standard air conditioning setup uses an auxiliary compressor mounted to the front of the engine to supply cooling power. This system pumps out 27,000 BTU/hr of cooling capacity. Ford also offered an optional Enhanced Capacity Air Conditioning with up to 35,000 BTU/hr of cooling output from a large compressor and condenser setup.

In addition, Ford also offered a premium system that had up to 40,000 BTU/hr. The system includes an oversized evaporator core and a high-output blower fan. The overhead casing design optimizes the delivery of chilled air through adjustable roof-mounted ducts.

Ford EDGE Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

H block expansion valve

The Ford Edge air conditioning system originally employed an orifice tube to regulate refrigerant flow. The original orifice tube was crimped into the middle of the liquid refrigerant line, running from the condenser to the evaporator. In more recent years, expansion valves have become the preferred choice over orifice tubes in automotive air conditioning systems. Expansion valves offer better control over refrigerant flow, responding to evaporator temperature and cooling demand. These valves allow for more precise adjustments, resulting in improved AC system performance.

Ford ESCAPE Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford EXCURSION Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Excursion was sold by Ford from the year 2000 to 2005. It was sold with and without a rear AC unit. Here are the refrigerant capacities for both.

Ford EXPEDITION Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Expedition typically uses the FS10 type AC compressor. The AC clutch is replaceable on this compressor. If it’s not working you can find replacements at rockauto.com. The clutch hub and clutch coil cost around $100.

Ford EXPLORER Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford F150 Full Size Pickup Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Starting in the late 1990s, Ford began phasing out orifice tubes for the F-150’s A/C systems in favor of thermostatic expansion valves (TXV). The transition happened around the 1997-1999 model years. The TXV provided better performance and efficiency over a wider range of operating conditions compared to the fixed orifice tube design.

Ford F250 Series PICKUP Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford FLEX Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Flex was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2009 to 2019 as a single generation. Designed to replace the Ford Taurus X, the Flex also served as a functional alternative to the outgoing Ford Freestar minivan. While slightly larger than its Taurus X predecessor, the Flex was dimensionally comparable to the full-sized Ford Explorer, albeit marginally longer but not as tall as the Explorer in Ford’s lineup.

Ford FREESTAR Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford rebranded the Windstar minivan in 2004, calling it the Ford Freestar. It was sold under this name until the 2007 model year.

2007-04 All  – 13.00 Oz. PAG-46; 53.00 Oz. R-134a with Rear AC
All  10.00 Oz. PAG-46,  36.00 Oz. R-134a without Rear AC;

Ford FREESTYLE Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Freestyle was a crossover utility vehicle offered from 2005 to 2009. It was the successor to the Ford Taurus station wagon. It shared its platform with the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans. It blended the traits of a sport utility vehicle and a passenger car, catering to buyers seeking a versatile vehicle with a car-like ride and handling combined with the increased cargo space and raised seating position of an SUV.

It was available with or without rear AC

2007-05 All Eng. 29.00 Oz. R-134a without Rear AC; 7.00 Oz. PAG-46
All Eng.  38.00 Oz. R-134a with Rear AC 9.00 Oz. PAG-46

Ford FOCUS Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford FUSION Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford MUSTANG Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford PROBE Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford ventured into the sports coupe segment with the Probe. It was first offered in 1988 and produced until 1997. The Probe was produced in partnership with Mazda. It was based on Mazda’s front-wheel-drive G platform. Ford switched over to R-134a for the 1994 model year

Ford RANGER Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck that was introduced in 1982 and built until 2010, when it was discontinued. The Ranger was re-introduced in 2019.

In 2022, Ford introduced the latest iteration of the Ranger, designated the P703, which is based on the T6 platform. This current generation marks the return of the Ranger to the North American market after a hiatus that lasted from 2011 to 2018.

Throughout its lifespan, the Ford Ranger has occupied a prominent position in the automaker’s lineup, catering to customers seeking a capable and versatile compact or mid-size pickup truck with a global presence.

Ford TAURUS Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

Ford TRANSIT CONNECT Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

The Ford Transit Connect is a compact commercial panel vane. It was introduced in 2002 by Ford Europe. Ford started importing the Transit Connect into the North American market in the 2010 model year. To avoid taxes on imported trucks, they were built as passenger vans. Ford then stripped out the rear seats and seatbelts, at a Ford warehouse near Baltimore, converting the units into cargo vans.

Ford WINDSTAR Capacity

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