Four Seasons 47861 A/C Compressor Clutch

Four Seasons 47861 A/C Compressor Clutch

The Four Seasons New Clutch Assembly 47861 is a steel A/C compressor clutch built for 12-volt operation and serpentine belt applications. It is a direct-fit replacement for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles using a Nippondenso 10PA-style compressor.

Compatible With 1989-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, 1991 Ford Grand Marquis, 1989-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, 1989-1991 Mercury Colony Park, 1989-1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 1989-1990 Lincoln Town Car with the specified 10PA17A compressor.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons New Clutch Assembly
• Part number: 47861
• Steel construction with black finish
• 12V coil with female connector and one-piece coil lead wire
• Snap ring mounting type
• Serpentine belt setup, 0.875 in. belt width, 6-groove design
• Clutch maximum diameter: 4.875 in. / 123 mm
• Rotation: CCW-CW
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• May require use of OE manifold

Product Details

This Four Seasons 47861 clutch assembly is built for Nippondenso-type 10PA compressors and is listed as a new clutch assembly for HVAC A/C compressor service. The design supports the original compressor configuration used in select Lincoln Mark VII, Town Car, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Ford Grand Marquis, Mercury Colony Park, and Mercury Grand Marquis applications. If you are replacing a worn or slipping A/C compressor clutch on a vehicle with the correct 10PA17A compressor, this part number 47861 provides the specified fitment and electrical setup.

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

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• A/C compressor clutch not engaging
• Intermittent compressor operation
• Slipping or worn clutch face
• Noisy clutch bearing or clutch drive issues
• Loss of cooling caused by clutch failure

Installation Notes

Verify compressor style before ordering. This clutch assembly is specified for vehicles with the 10PA17A compressor and a Nippondenso 10PA-style setup. Confirm the snap ring mounting, 12V coil connection, serpentine belt width, and 6-groove configuration match the original system. The printed foot note indicates the vehicle may require use of the OE manifold.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this clutch assembly as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements. The New Clutch Assembly line focuses on replacement HVAC components built to match the original compressor application and electrical specifications.