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Section 229 (A/C Compressor Servicing): Capacities

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NOTE: Due to late changes, always refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment or A/C compressor label while servicing A/C system. If A/C specification label and specifications listed here differ, use label specifications.
REFRIGERANT OIL & R-134a REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (CARS)

Application (1) Oil - Ounces Refrigerant - Ounces
Continental (2) 7.0 34.0
Contour & Mystique (2) 7.0 26.0
Cougar & Thunderbird
With Manual A/C (2) 7.0 36.0
With Semi-Automatic A/C (2) 7.0 34.0
Crown Victoria &
Grand Marquis (2) 7.0 34.0
Escort & Tracer (2) 8.0 28.0
Mark VIII (2) 7.0 34.0
Mustang (2) 7.0 34.0
Probe (3) 6.8 28.0
Sable & Taurus (2) 7.0 32.0
Town Car (2) 7.0 34.0
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(2) Use YN-12b PAG Oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577-A).
(3) Use Probe oil, DO NOT use YN-9 or YN-12b oil.
REFRIGERANT OIL & R-134a REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS)

Application (1) Oil Ounces (2) Refrigerant Ounces
Aerostar
With Auxiliary Unit 10.0 35.0-37.0
Without Auxiliary Unit 7.0 24.0
Bronco 7.0 33.0
Explorer
With Manual A/C 7.0 26.0
With Automatic A/C 7.0 39.0-41.0
"E" Series
With Rear Unit 10.0 63.0-65.0
Without Rear Unit 7.0 44.0
"F" Series 7.0 33.0
Ranger 7.0 22.0
Villager
With Rear Unit 10.0 52.0
Without Rear Unit 7.0 32.0
Windstar
With Rear Unit 13.0 56.0
Without Rear Unit 9.0 44.0
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(2) Use YN-12b PAG Oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577-A).