Four Seasons 2896N A/C Compressor Kit - Front and Rear

OE-Style A/C Compressor Kit for Explorer and Mountaineer

Four Seasons 2896N is a PAC-Kit with a new compressor for select 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Mercury Mountaineer applications. It is built for front and rear HVAC systems and matches OE design requirements for vehicles using a scroll compressor and the specified expansion valve style.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons
• Brand line: PAC-Kit w/ New Compressor
• Part number: 2896N
• OE design compressor application
• For vehicles with a scroll compressor
• For vehicles with a right angle style expansion valve on the Ford Explorer application
• Fits front and rear HVAC configurations
• Direct fit for select 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Mercury Mountaineer models

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 2896N is an A/C compressor kit engineered for the 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Mercury Mountaineer with the listed HVAC configuration. The PAC-Kit w/ New Compressor line is organized around application-specific compressor replacement, helping match the original system layout on vehicles equipped with a scroll compressor. For the Explorer, the fitment notes also call for a right angle style expansion valve and OE design compressor setup. This part number, 2896N, is the correct reference when searching for a compressor kit for these exact vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn or failed A/C compressor on a 2002 Ford Explorer
• Replacing a worn or failed A/C compressor on a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
• Restoring refrigerant circulation in a front and rear HVAC system
• Addressing compressor noise, seizure, or loss of cooling output
• Supporting repair of an OE-style scroll compressor setup

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s HVAC configuration before ordering. This kit is listed for 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Mercury Mountaineer models with a scroll compressor; the Explorer application also specifies a right angle style expansion valve. Confirm the original compressor style and system layout against the fitment notes for 2896N before installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons is a recognized aftermarket HVAC brand, and the PAC-Kit w/ New Compressor line is built around application-specific replacement parts for accurate fitment on the listed vehicles.