Climate Control Tools and Equipment
NOTE: The climate control tools and equipment listed are regionally required for Ford North America A/C service repairs. Make sure to use regionally approved A/C tools and equipment that are based on regional and/or environmental requirements.
Refrigerant Management Units | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Ritchie 37800 R-134 A/C Hybrid Refrigerant Management System | 265-37887 |
Ritchie 37800 R-134 A/C Hybrid Refrigerant Management System with Printer | 265-37837 |
Robinair 34788NI R-134A Automatic A/C Machine | 34788NI |
R1234YF A/C Refrigerant Service Machine & LD 020 Leak Detector | 023-AC1234-6LD |
Robinair 34788NI-H R-134A "Hybrid" Automatic A/C Machine | 023-34788NI-H |
Mahle Arctic Pro ACX2280 R1234YF High Performance Refrigerant Handling System | 357-460-80449-00 |
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Refrigerant Management Service Tools | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Airsept R134A A/C Service Port Extender (High side) | 258-90003 |
Airsept R134A A/C Service Port Extender (Low Side) | 258-9033 |
Airsept 1234YF A/C Service Port Extender (High side) | 258-90007 |
Airsept 1234YF A/C Service Port Extender (Low side) | 258-90037 |
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Flushing Equipment | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
A/C Flush Machine with Dual Tank and SoundSilence ™ Technology | 258-40001 |
A/C Flush Adapter Kit 1 of 3 | 219-00082 |
A/C Flush Adapter Kit 2 of 3 | 219-00083 |
A/C Flush Adapter Kit 3 of 3 | 219-00084 |
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Component Leak Detection Adaptors and Equipment | |
Use flushing adapter kits for component leak detection, vacuum component check and/or leak detection using forming gas. Refer to Flushing Equipment in this section. | |
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A/C Analyzers | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Robinair R-ID Plus Refrigerant Analyzer R134A or R1234YF | 023-16995 |
Robinair R-ID Refrigerant Analyzer R134A or R1234YF | 023-16990 |
Quick Detect - A/C Sealant Detection Kit | 198-ACSD KIT |
The Legend Refrigerant Analyzer Base For Use with R12, R134a, and R1234yf | 198-LEGEND |
The Legend Refrigerant Analyzer with Printer For Use with R12, R134a, and R1234yf | 198-LEGEND-P |
1234YF Sealant Detection Coupler for the A/C Sealant Detection Kit (ACSD) | 198-6026001001 |
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Contaminated Refrigerant Handling | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Contaminated R1234YF Refrigerant Recovery Machine | 023-25700 |
Contaminated R1234YF Refrigerant Tank assembly | 023-17990 |
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Odor Removal | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
A/C Odor Remover Flexible Applicator | 258-62644 |
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Oil Injection | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Large Oil Injector R134a & R1234yf | 258-90027 |
Large Oil Injector for R134a (Blue) with 5" Hose | 258-90021 |
Oil Injector for R1234YF A/C Systems | 023-18460 |
R1234yf Oil Injector Labeled POE Oil | 023-18470 |
R1234yf Oil Injector Labeled PAG Oil | 023-18465 |
Oil Injector for R134A labeled (PAG) | 023-18480 |
Oil Injector for R134A Labeled POE Oil (R134 Only) | 023-18490 |
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Compressor Tools | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Electronic Variable Displacement A/C Compressor Control Valve Tester | 339-EVDC100 |
OTC Stinger A/C Clutch Holding Tool | OTC 4637 |
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Leak Detection | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Inficon Refrigerant Leak Detector | AST300PPM |
Inficon Refrigerant Leak Detector | AST200 IR |
Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector | 023-LD 020 |
Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector | 023-LD7 |
Robinair - AC System Leak Detection Service Kit for use with Tracer Gas (5% Hydrogen/95% Nitrogen) | 023-LD9-TGKIT |
Select Refrigerant Leak Detector | 023-LD5 |
Accuprobe II Leak Detector | 265-69354 |
Accuprobe UV Leak Detector | 265-69336 |
D740 - SAE Certified Tracer Gas (5%H/95%N) Leak Detector | 402-D740 |
D740KIT - Tracer Gas (5%H/95%N) AC System Dealership Leak Detection Service Kit | 402-D740KIT |
TRACERLINEUv-A black light | TP-8695 |
TRACERLINE LED Opti-pro UV Black Light | TRATPOPUVM |
TRACERLINE LED Opti-pro UV Max R Black Light | TRATPOPUVMR |
Air Conditioning Dye Remover | ROB16212 |
How Does Traction Control Work
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system reduces power in order to increase traction.
Switching Traction Control On and Off
WARNING: The stability and traction control light illuminates steadily if the system detects a failure. Make sure you did not manually disable the traction control system using the information display controls or the switch. If the stability control and traction control light is still illuminating steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with the traction co