This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include 1997 F-Series.

ISSUE:

Some vehicles may exhibit air conditioner compressor failure due to an insufficient amount of refrigerant oil in the system.

ACTION:

Whenever service is required on the A/C system, add the appropriate refrigerant oil to the system. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove all refrigerant from the A/C system using the appropriate R-12 or R-134a refrigerant recovery equipment following the manufacturer's operating instructions.
2. Service the A/C system as required.
3. Check for Modification Label indicating additional refrigerant oil is already in place.
4. If no label was found, add additional clean refrigerant oil (over and above the amount of oil required for the system being serviced). The oil may be poured directly into the accumulator assembly or it may be injected by the refrigerant charging station, if so equipped.
5. Recharge the A/C system using the appropriate refrigerant.
   
   

   ADDITIONAL OIL NEEDED
   Vehicle	Additional Oil
   1994-97 3.8L Mustang/Thunderbird/Cougar	59 ml (2 oz.)
   1993-96 F-Series	118 ml (4 oz.)
   1997 F-Series	59 ml (2 oz.)
   Bronco/Mountaineer	118 ml (4 oz.)
   Aerostar	59 ml (2 oz.)
   Ranger/Explorer	59 ml (2 oz.)
   Econoline	59 ml (2 oz.) with front only and 88.5 ml (3 oz.) with dual
   Windstar	59 ml (2 oz.)
   Villager	59 ml (2 oz.) on dual unit only

   
   

   Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
   
   
   
   

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:

NONE

SUPERSEDES:

96-22-6

WARRANTY STATUS:

Information Only

OASIS CODES:

208000, 208200, 208999