Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to add model year vehicles
ISSUE
A number of non-approved/alternate refrigerants have entered the marketplace and are being advertised as "drop-in replacements" for R-12 and R-134a.
The use of non-approved refrigerants such as R-22, hydrocarbons, and other refrigerant blends could cause safety, durability, and performance concerns
if they are installed in Ford A/C systems. Identification of the type of refrigerant contained in vehicle A/C systems, before servicing, is necessary to
prevent dealer service equipment and refrigerant supplies from being contaminated with non-approved refrigerants.
ACTION
Refrigerant identification must be performed prior to recovering the refrigerant into a recovery machine to prevent cross-contamination of the recovery
machine and other A/C systems being serviced with that recovery machine. Refer to the following text.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 94-14-3, 95-18-4
SUPERSEDES: 98-12-8
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1993-2000 Model Year Vehicles, Basic
Warranty Coverage For All Other Model Year Vehicles
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
991906A
Test A/C System For
0.3 Hr.
Contaminated Refrigerant
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
R-12
49
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999
A/C Refrigerant Analyzer Function
