A/C Compressor - Moan

Article No.
97-17-11

08/18/97

^ AIR CONDITIONING - A/C COMPRESSOR "MOAN" - VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE

^ NOISE - "MOANING" - A/C COMPRESSOR - VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE

FORD:
1993-95 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993-95 SABLE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 WINDSTAR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the part table applications.

ISSUE:
A "moan" from the A/C compressor may be heard at idle with the A/C on. This may be caused by the resonant frequency of the A/C compressor combining with various other engine component frequencies to create the moan. This condition is more pronounced in ambient temperatures exceeding 27°C (80°F).

ACTION:
Install a larger diameter A/C compressor clutch and pulley. The larger diameter eliminates the resonant frequency from the idle rpm range and should reduce the possibility of a moan. Refer to the procedure outlined in the appropriate model/year Service Manual, Section 12.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-15-6

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971711A Replace Clutch Assembly 1.5 Hrs.
(Includes Time To
Reclaim, Evacuate,
Recharge And Leak Check
System) - Windstar

971711B Replace Clutch Assembly 2.6 Hrs.
(Includes Time To
Reclaim, Evacuate,
Recharge And Leak Check
System) - Taurus/Sable

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19703 16

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999, 497000, 702000, 702100