Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Refrigerant: Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
Article No.
96-17-10
08/12/96
AIR CONDITIONING - USE OF R-12 REFRIGERANT SUBSTITUTES - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1980-93 CROWN VICTORIA
1981-93 ESCORT
1982-83 FAIRMONT
1982-88 EXP
1982-93 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1983-86 LTD
1984-94 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 COUGAR
1982-94 CONTINENTAL
1983-86 MARQUIS
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-94 TOPAZ
1986-93 SABLE
1991-93 CAPRI, TRACER
MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-90 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980-93 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES
1983-93 RANGER
1984-90 BRONCO II
1986-93 AEROSTAR
1988-93 F-47
1991-93 EXPLORER
1993 VILLAGER
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK:
1985-94 CARGO SERIES, F & B SERIES, L SERIES
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to list Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed NC substitutes for R-12 refrigerant.
ISSUE:
A number of manufacturers are producing refrigerant products which are described as being direct replacements for refrigerant R-12.
ACTION:
If service is required, use only new or of known quality recycled refrigerant R-12. Ford Motor Company has approved R-134a as the only refrigerant
substitute for R-12.
CAUTION:
USING ANY UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANT FOR R-12 MAY RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE A/C SYSTEM
COMPONENTS.
INFORMATION FROM THE EPA
