Four Seasons 56552 A/C Refrigerant Discharge / Suction Hose Assembly

OE Replacement A/C Hose Assembly

Four Seasons 56552 is an OE replacement A/C refrigerant discharge and suction hose assembly for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is built with aluminum and rubber construction, includes the required seals and O-rings, and is configured with a service port for R134a systems.

Compatible with 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1994-1997 Mercury Cougar, this hose assembly is built for vehicles using a female springlock discharge end and male springlock suction end. Four Seasons Hose Assembly 56552 is also listed for 1994 Ford Cougar applications.

Key Features

• Part type: A/C refrigerant discharge and suction hose assembly
• OE replacement design for factory-style service and routing
• Aluminum / rubber construction
• R134a refrigerant type
• Includes gasket or seal and O-rings
• Built with a switch service port and R134-A quick disconnect service port
• Female springlock discharge end, 0.500 in. / 12.700 mm
• Male springlock suction end, 0.750 in. / 19.050 mm
• Manifold style hose assembly
• Without bracket, without muffler, fittings not included

Product Details

This Four Seasons hose assembly is engineered for HVAC service on vehicles that use a combined discharge and suction line layout. The assembly uses springlock connections and includes the specified seals and O-rings for proper sealing at the connection points. Four Seasons 56552 is a direct-fit style replacement for select Thunderbird, Cougar, and Ford Cougar applications, making it a practical choice when replacing a leaking or damaged A/C hose assembly.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 56552 and UAC HA11499C for the same application.

Common Repair Reasons

• A/C refrigerant leak at the hose assembly
• Cracked, worn, or damaged rubber hose sections
• Corrosion or damage at springlock connection points
• Service port issues during A/C diagnosis or recharge
• Loss of cooling performance from a compromised refrigerant line

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s refrigerant system uses R134a before installation. Inspect the mating springlock fittings, service port, and sealing surfaces before assembly. Replace any damaged seals or O-rings during service, and confirm the hose routing matches the original layout on the vehicle. After installation, evacuate and recharge the system according to factory service procedures.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 56552 is an OE replacement hose assembly built to match the original application requirements for select Ford and Mercury HVAC systems.