1996 Ford E-250 Econoline A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline

  • 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS, CID:300, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:300, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.8 V8 GAS, CID:351, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:351, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL, CID:300, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:300, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS, CID:300, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:300, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 5.8 V8 GAS, CID:351, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:351, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL, CID:300, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:300, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Fixed Orifice Tube, Replace -> Except Villager -> Installation -> Removal -> Villager
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL

Except Villager
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect and cap liquid line from evaporator core inlet tube using spring coupling tool.
  • Pour a small amount of refrigerant oil into inlet tube to lubricate orifice tube O-rings and inlet tube.
  • Using tool T83L-19990-A, or equivalent, engage with the two tangs on the orifice tube, Fig. . Do not twist or rotate the fixed orifice tube in the evaporator core inlet tube, as it may break off.
  • Hold T-handle of removal tool to prevent it from turning, and run nut down against ev...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Electric Actuators, Replace -> 1997 Econoline -> A/C Electronic Door -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Panel/Floor/Defrost Door -> Recirculation/Air Door -> Temperature Blend/Panel Bypass Door -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS

Expedition & 1997 F-Series
  • Remove floor duct panel, then the righthand instrument panel brace.
  • Remove lefthand instrument panel lower nut and position brace aside.
  • Remove two floor duct attaching screws and the duct.
  • Remove three actuator screws and disconnect electrical connector.
  • Release actuator shaft by pulling downward, then remove actuator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Villager
Recirculation/Air Door
  • Remove four console compartment plastic screws or the C/D changer cover plastic screws, if equipped.
  • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.8 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline Super 5.8 V8 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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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Condenser, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 1997 Expedition & F-Series -> Aerostar & Ranger -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS

Econoline
1996
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect and cap compressor discharge line and liquid line from condenser using the spring lock coupling tool, Fig. .
  • Remove top left and right side radiator bolts, then loosen bottom bolts.
  • Carefully push top part of radiator rearward.
  • Remove two bolts retaining top of condenser core to radiator upper support, then remove from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Use new O-rings lubricated with refrigerant oil.
1997
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Control Assembly, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aerostar -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL

Econoline
1996
  • Remove instrument panel trim.
  • Remove screws retaining control assembly to mounting bracket, then carefully remove A/C control panel.
  • Disconnect control cables, wiring connectors and vacuum harness from control assembly, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
1997
  • Remove center trim panel, then three control assembly mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect vacuum harness and electrical connectors, then remove control assembly from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Bronco & 1996 F-Ser...

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