Ford vehicles up to the 2013 model year typically use R-134a refrigerant. Most R-134a systems in Ford vehicles use PAG 46 oil, although some may use other viscosities like PAG 150. It’s important to use the correct oil for your specific vehicle to ensure proper functioning of the air conditioning system.
Contents
- Is R-134a refrigerant illegal?
- Can you still purchase R12 refrigerant?
- What kind of refrigerant does Ford use?
- Is R-134a refrigerant still available?
- When did Ford stop using R-12 refrigerant?
- What cars use R134a refrigerant?
- What is the new automotive Freon called?
- Why is R-1234yf preferred over R134a?
- Can I use R22 in a R134a system?
- Why is R134a banned?
Is R-134a refrigerant illegal?
A rule proposal by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides that all high-GWP HFCs, including R134a, R404A and R410A, will be banned in most new refrigeration equipment from January 1, 2025.
Can you still purchase R12 refrigerant?
While the production of new R12 is banned, it is not illegal to sell or use R12. In fact, many of the cylinders and cans of Freon R12 sold for decades throughout the United States are still around today.
What kind of refrigerant does Ford use?
R134a
Ford refrigerant filling quantities R134a and 1234yf.
Is R-134a refrigerant still available?
R134a is being phased out globally due to its high global warming potential. It’s been banned for new vehicle AC systems in the United States, and lower-GWP alternatives are taking its place across industries.
When did Ford stop using R-12 refrigerant?
By international agreement in 1987 (the Montreal Protocol), the use and production of CFCs such as R12 began to be phased out, with automobile manufacturers required to stop using it by the end of the 1994 model year.
What cars use R134a refrigerant?
In most cars that are on the road today, R134a refrigerant makes the A/C system blow cold on hot days. Selected for its low flammability and safety, as well as because it’s kinder to the environment, almost every car built since 1994 is equipped with R134 refrigerant. However, kinder is the key word.
What is the new automotive Freon called?
In the 1930’s through the early ’90’s FREON, also known as R12, was used in all vehicle air conditioning systems. By the mid 90’s R12 was phased out and replaced by 134a refrigerant. Now, nearly 30 years after its introduction, 134a is being replaced by 1234YF Opteon™. Why 1234YF?
Why is R-1234yf preferred over R134a?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, R1234yf is more energy-efficient compared to R134a. This means vehicles using R1234yf as their refrigerant will consume less fuel. Another thing to note is that R1234yf has a significantly higher cost compared to R134a.
Can I use R22 in a R134a system?
No, the compressor will fail. These two refrigerants have very different properties. One of R22 and R134a is high pressure and the other is low pressure. They don’t mix chemically and don’t have the same boiling point, leading to inefficiencies and eventual compressor failure.
Why is R134a banned?
The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health. In October 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to ban the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of trichloroethylene (TCE) for all uses.
