Four Seasons 56701 A/C Refrigerant Discharge / Suction Hose Assembly

Four Seasons 56701 A/C Hose Assembly

Four Seasons 56701 is an OE replacement A/C refrigerant discharge and suction hose assembly for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. Built with aluminum and rubber construction, it supports R134-A systems and includes the required seals and O-rings for the line connection points.

This hose assembly is a direct-fit HVAC line for vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Mazda B4000, and Mercury Mountaineer. The Four Seasons hose assembly line focuses on OE-style replacement parts for factory air conditioning routing and service-port integration.

Key Features

• Part number 56701
• Discharge and suction line assembly
• Aluminum / rubber construction
• For R134-A refrigerant systems
• Includes gasket or seal
• Includes O-rings
• With service port and switch port
• Manifold design
• OE replacement part
• Discharge end uses P-nut fitting
• Suction end uses male springlock block style
• Without bracket, without muffler, fittings not included

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 56701 is an A/C refrigerant discharge / suction hose assembly engineered for factory-style HVAC routing on 1997-2011 Ford Explorer, 2001-2011 Ford Ranger, 2001-2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2009 Mazda B4000, and 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer applications. It uses aluminum and rubber materials to match the layout of the original refrigerant line while supporting R134-A refrigerant service. The assembly includes the necessary seals and O-rings, along with a service port and switch port, and it is built as an OE replacement for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references UAC HA10605C for the same application. The Four Seasons 56701 part number is also referenced in interchange listings for related OE and aftermarket catalog numbers.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or damaged A/C refrigerant hose assembly
• Restoring refrigerant flow between discharge and suction circuits
• Addressing cracked rubber sections or corroded aluminum line sections
• Repairing service-port or seal-related A/C line issues
• Returning HVAC plumbing to OE-style routing on Ford, Mazda, and Mercury trucks and SUVs

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the suction end style, discharge end fitting, and service-port layout before installation. This assembly uses a male springlock block suction end and a P-nut fitting on the discharge side, with no bracket and no muffler. Confirm the vehicle uses R134-A refrigerant and compare the original line routing to the replacement part before evacuating and recharging the system.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies OE replacement HVAC components for factory-style service and repair. Part number 56701 is built to match the listed application details and includes the seals and O-rings specified for the assembly.