Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any
oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning
(A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Refrigerant Oil Adding .
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to carry out evacuation of the refrigerant system. If a
R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine is not available, refrigerant system evacuation may be accomplished using a separate Vacuum Pump and
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set.
NOTE: Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak in vacuum that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the
vehicle's refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that no
leaks are present.
1. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set to the low-side and high-side service gauge port valves.
2. Connect the center (yellow) hose from the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set to the suction port on the Vacuum Pump.
3. Open all valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set and both service gauge port valves.
4. Turn on the Vacuum Pump and evacuate the system until the low-pressure gauge reads at least 99.4 kPa (29.5 in-Hg) of vacuum and as close to
101.1 kPa (30 in-Hg) as possible. Continue to operate the Vacuum Pump for a minimum of 45 minutes.
5. Close the high-side and low-side valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set (not the service gauge port valves) and turn OFF the Vacuum Pump.
6. Observe the low-pressure gauge for 5 minutes to make sure that the system vacuum is held. If vacuum is not held for 5 minutes, leak test the
system, repair the leak and evacuate the system again.
Refrigerant System Charging Using a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to carry out charging of the refrigerant system. If a
R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine is not available, refrigerant system charging may be accomplished using a separate Automatic Refrigerant
Charging Meter and R-134a Manifold Gauge Set.
NOTE: Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the vehicle's
refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that no leaks are
present.
1. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition
of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air
Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Refrigerant Oil Adding .
NOTICE: Do not use the R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine built-in oil injection system to inject Motorcraft Electric A/C
Compressor Oil to the refrigerant system on hybrid vehicles equipped with an electric Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor if it has been
previously used to inject PAG oil. For hybrid vehicles, use only clean manual injection tools. Injection of Motorcraft Electric A/C
Compressor Oil into a hybrid vehicle with equipment previously used with PAG oil will contaminate and damage the hybrid A/C system.
Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil (non-hybrid vehicles) or electric A/C compressor oil (hybrid vehicles).
For additional information, refer to Refrigerant Oil Adding .
2. Connect a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to the low-side and high-side service gauge port valves following the operating instructions
provided by the equipment manufacturer.
3. Set the refrigerant charge amount, and charge the refrigerant system following the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Refrigerant System Charging Using a R-134a Manifold Gauge Set and Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter
NOTE: Ford Motor Company recommends use of a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine to carry out charging of the refrigerant system. If a
R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine is not available, refrigerant system charging may be accomplished using a separate Automatic Refrigerant
Charging Meter and R-134a Manifold Gauge Set.
NOTE: Leaks in refrigerant system service equipment, hoses or gauges can cause a leak that may be misinterpreted as a problem with the vehicle's
refrigerant system. It is necessary to leak-test all refrigerant system service equipment, hoses and gauges on a weekly basis to verify that no leaks are
present.
1. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition
of any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric A/C Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air
