Denso 471-8145 A/C Compressor

Denso 471-8145 A/C Compressor Overview

Denso 471-8145 is a factory-new A/C compressor built to OE standards for reliable air conditioning performance. It is specified for the 2003 Ford Focus with the CVH engine and uses R134A refrigerant, a serpentine belt pulley, and a bolt tangent mounting design.

Key Features

• OE-supplier engineering from Denso for factory-style fit and function
• Refrigerant type: R134A
• Clutch maximum diameter: 127.0 mm
• Serpentine pulley belt type for belt-driven HVAC systems
• Bolt tangent mounting type for the correct compressor installation pattern
• Direct application for 2003 Ford Focus, CVH Engine

Detailed Description

This Denso A/C compressor is built for drivers who need a direct replacement that matches the original system design. As an OE compressor supplier, Denso manufactures this unit to the same type of standards used in factory air conditioning systems, helping maintain proper refrigerant circulation and stable cabin cooling. The Denso 471-8145 is a strong match for 2003 Ford Focus models with the CVH engine, and it is also referenced by cross-number applications such as Ford 4F2Z19703AB and Four Seasons 57166.

For shoppers searching for a 2003 Ford Focus A/C compressor, Ford Focus CVH engine compressor replacement, or Denso 471-8145 air conditioning compressor, this part provides the correct OE-style configuration for the vehicle listed in the fitment data.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• No cold air from the HVAC system
• Compressor noise or rough operation
• Loss of refrigerant circulation through the A/C system
• Clutch or pulley-related compressor failure
• Incorrect compressor fitment from a mismatched replacement part

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses R134A refrigerant and confirm the compressor mounting style, pulley type, and clutch diameter before installation. On a 2003 Ford Focus, CVH Engine application, compare the original compressor part number and connector layout to Denso 471-8145 before removing the old unit. Proper evacuation, leak checking, and system recharge are required after compressor replacement.

Quality Assurance

Denso designs and tests this compressor to OE standards as part of its factory-new A/C compressor line. Because Denso is an original equipment supplier, the 471-8145 reflects the same engineering approach used in the systems it originally developed for vehicle manufacturers.