Probe V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1994)
Evaporator Core: Technical Service Bulletins
Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
Article No.
95-18-4
09/11/95
AIR CONDITIONING - FORD APPROVED FLUSHING
PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1985-86 LTD
1985-88 EXP
1985-94 TEMPO
1985-95 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1986-96 TAURUS
1989-93 FESTIVA
1989-95 PROBE
1994-95 ASPIRE
1995-96 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1984-92 MARK VII
1985-86 MARQUIS
1985-87 LYNX
1985-94 TOPAZ
1985-95 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1985-96 CONTINENTAL
1986-96 SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-93 CAPRI
1991-95 TRACER
1993-95 MARK VIII
1995-96 MYSTIQUE
MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-89 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK:
1985-90 BRONCO II
1985-95 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES
1985-96 RANGER
1986-95 AEROSTAR
1991-96 EXPLORER
1993-95 VILLAGER
1995-96 WINDSTAR
This TSB is being republished in its entirety to
include Labor Operations for system flushing.
ISSUE:
Ford Motor Company has approved a procedure to provide technicians with a non-CFC method of flushing contaminated A/C system heat exchangers
(evaporators and condensers). This procedure allows the A/C components to be cleaned and flushed while installed in the vehicle. The types of
contamination flushed include particle matter which results from compressor or desiccant failure and the gummy residue which may form when
refrigerant oil is overheated. Some Ford authorized HFC-134a retrofit kit procedures will also require A/C system flushing to remove mineral oil for
capacity reasons.
ACTION:
Refer to the following text for proper flushing procedures.
The flushing procedure is a two-step process which involves the use of an A/C Flusher. The Flusher is used to do the following:
1.
Circulate the flushing solvent through the A/C system heat exchangers in the reverse direction of normal refrigerant flow (back flushing). Particle
matter is filtered from the returning solvent and the solvent is returned to the reservoir for continued circulation.
