Mustang V6-4.0L VIN N (2006)
Compressor Clutch: Customer Interest
A/C - Compressor Clutch Failure
07/24/06
TSB 06-14-3
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
FAILURE - REVISED COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
FORD:
2005-2006 Mustang
This article supersedes TSB 06-10-1 to update the service parts.
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Mustangs equipped with a 4.6L engine may experience a failure of the air conditioner (A/C) compressor clutch assembly. A revised
design A/C compressor clutch is available for service. Installation of the revised design clutch also requires installation of a new orifice tube and a
reduced refrigerant charge.
ACTION
Use the following Service Procedure to replace the clutch disc assembly, pulley, clutch coil field, orifice tube, and climate control decal.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Evacuate the A/C system per the procedures in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00.
2.
Remove and replace the air conditioning clutch disc, pulley, and field coil using WSM, Section 412-01.
3.
Replace the orifice tube using WSM, Section 412-00. The evaporator core orifice tube is located in the evaporator inlet line at the
condenser-to-evaporator line fitting.
4.
Recharge system with 26 oz. of R134A.
5.
Install new AC system information decal over the old one on the radiator sight shield. New decal has revised system fill specification.
Parts Block
NOTE
DECAL MUST BE ORDERED BY FAX USING THE VECI / INFORMATION WARNING LABEL FORM.
Decal Ordering Procedure (For Parts Department)
1.
Log on to FMCDealer.com.
2.
Click on the Parts & Service Tab.
3.
Access FSAs (Recalls) and Service Bulletins.
4.
Click on "All FSA Bulletins".
5.
In the far right column under "FSA Resources" click on "Emissions Label - Ordering and Verification".
6.
Click on the "VECI Fax Form" and follow ordering directions under "USE THIS SECTION FOR ALL OTHER INFORMATION/WARNING
LABELS".
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage