R-12 Refrigerant Substitutes - Service Tip (94-14-3)

Publication date: 1994-07-13
Reference number: 94-14-3
Supersedes refnos: 93-23-11

R-12 REFRIGERANT SUBSTITUTES - SERVICE TIP

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 94-14-3, Date of Issue: July 13, 1994
Superceded Bulletin(s): 93-23-11, Date of Issue: November 10, 1993

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin No. 93-23-11 dated November 10, 1993.

DESCRIPTION

AIR CONDITIONING - USE OF R-12 REFRIGERANT SUBSTITUTES - SERVICE TIP

APPLICATION

Model(s): 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

Merkur: 1986-89 Scorpio, XR4TI

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

1992-94 F-53

1993 Villager

Medium/Heavy Truck: 1954-90 C Series

1970-94 L Series

1979-90 CL-9000, CL-CLT-9000 Series

1980-94 F Series

1986-94 Cargo Series

ISSUE

A number of manufacturers are producing refrigerant products which are described as being direct replacements for refrigerant R-12. The use of any unauthorized substitute refrigerant may severely damage the A/C system components.

ACTION

If service is required, use only NEW or RECYCLED refrigerant R-12.

Ford Motor Company has not tested or approved any R-12 refrigerant substitute at this time. R-134a is approved only for systems which specify R-134a, and is not compatible with R-12 systems.

R-22 likewise, is not compatible with R-12 systems.

CAUTION: Using any unauthorized substitute refrigerant for R-12 may result in severe damage to the A/C system components.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999, 290000

R-12 Refrigerant Substitutes - Service Tip (94-14-3)