Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative – Low Refrigerant Charge – 2020 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10180415

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49201

 

Summary

Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles built on or before 19-Aug-2019 may exhibit an A/C system that is inoperative or does not cool properly. This may be due to a low refrigerant charge and/or system leak. Normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnosis and testing procedures may not verify any leaks. If this occurs, pressurize the system and spray the brazed joint of the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly with soapy water just above where the retaining bracket/insulator bolts to the right side frame rail and check for leaks.

 

3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoEXPLORER2020
FORDeBay logoEXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT2020
LINCOLNeBay logoAVIATOR2020

 

 

 


APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2020 CAR: TV U611N AVIATOR
2020 CAR: TW U625N EXPLORER

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 49201 – 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility – Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative – Low Refrigerant Charge – Built On Or Before 19-Aug-2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10180415

MC-10180415-0001.pdf 29.305KB

 


 

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