A/C System - Loss Of Cooling
90ford47 Article No. 90-26-5AIR CONDITIONING - LOSS OF A/C COOLING - SPRING LOCK CONNECTOR (FEMALE) ON DISCHARGE MANIFOLD CRACKS - CARS BUILT AFTER 10/31/89
FORD: 1990 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1990 TOPAZ
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the build period of the affected cars.
ISSUE: Loss of A/C cooling may be caused by a cracked female spring lock connector fitting on the discharge manifold. The discharge hose is made of a stiff material that can transfer vibrations to the discharge manifold, resulting in a crack.
ACTION: Install a new discharge manifold and a new design discharge hose. The new discharge hose is made of softer material that will absorb vibration instead of transfering it to the discharge manifold. Refer to the 1990 Tempo/Topaz Shop Manual, Section 36-47, for service details.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E73Z-19E574-B Manifold And Valve Assembly B
E83Z-19972-B Discharge Hose Assembly B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
SUPERSEDES: 90-23-8
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
902605A Install Manifold & Discharge 1.7 Hr.
Hose
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19972 53
OASIS CODES: 208200, 208000