1996 Ford Aerostar A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Aerostar

  • 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Component Testing & Diagnosis -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L Engine -> A/C Condenser Cooling Fan -> A/C Relay -> Aerostar -> Aerostar & Villager -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Aspire -> Aspire, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Auxiliary Heater Core Pressure Test -> Blower Motor Circuit Test -> Blower Motor Relay -> Blower Motor Resistor -> Blower Motor Switch -> Bronco, Econoline, Expedition & F-Series -> Escort & Tracer -> Heater Core Pressure Test -> Probe -> Probe & Villager -> Rear Control Switch At Front Climate Control Assembly -> Rear Control Switch At Rear Climate Control Assembly -> Villager
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

A/C Condenser Cooling Fan
Probe

Refer to Fig. for A/C condenser cooling fan terminal identification.

  • Turn ignition Off, then disconnect A/C condenser cooling fan connector.
  • Apply 12 volts to terminal three on fan, then ground terminal two. A/C condenser cooling fan should operate at low speed.
  • Apply 12 volts to terminal one on fan, then ground terminal two. Fan should operate at high speed.
  • If fan operates properly at both speeds, return to diagnostic tests. If fan does not operate properly, replace fan.
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Heater Vacuum Hose Routing
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Blower Motor, Replace -> 2.3L, 3.0L & 4.0L Engines -> 5.0L Engine -> Aerostar -> Auxiliary -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Front -> Rear -> Standard -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS

Econoline
Standard
  • Remove battery and tray.
  • On models with A/C, move accumulator/drier.
  • On all models, disconnect electrical connector to blower motor, then remove blower motor housing tube.
  • Remove four blower motor attaching screws. To ease removal, rotate blower motor to align flat spot on mounting plate with the accumulator/drier.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Auxiliary
  • Remove third, fourth and fifth bench seats, if equipped.
  • Remove left center bolster trim panel, left lower front trim panel, left re...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 2.3L, 3.0L & 4.0L Engines -> 5.0L Engine -> Aerostar -> Auxiliary Evaporator -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Front -> Rear -> Standard Evaporator -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS

Econoline
Standard Evaporator
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect and remove auxiliary battery, if equipped.
  • Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum hoses from manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
  • Disconnect evaporator outlet line from suction accumulator/drier.
  • Remove screw attaching condenser to evaporator tube, then disconnect condenser to evaporator tube from inlet.
  • Remove support bracket by removing bolt from fender apron extension and two screws from evaporator case.
  • Remove evaporator co...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 1996 -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Ranger -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS

Econoline
1996
  • Disconnect wiring on instrument panel in engine compartment by loosening bolt in center of connector.
  • Remove right and left inside windshield molding, Fig. .
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Remove left and center snap in molding on each side of steering column.
  • Remove attaching screws and bolts from steering column opening reinforcement.
  • Remove steering column shrouds, then disconnect electrical connectors at bottom of steering column.
  • Loosen retaining bolt and disconnect ignition switch connector from steerin...

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