Global Parts 3411493 A/C Expansion Valve - Front

Global Parts A/C Expansion Valve for Ford and Lincoln

Global Parts part number 3411493 is an A/C expansion valve/orifice tube for select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It meters refrigerant flow before the evaporator so the system can use cooling capacity efficiently, and it is a direct-fit service part for front HVAC applications.

Key Features

• Expansion valve/orifice tube design for refrigerant flow control
• Helps regulate refrigerant before it enters the evaporator
• Fits front HVAC applications on select Ford and Lincoln models
• OE-style service replacement for A/C repair work
• Global Parts part number 3411493

Detailed Description

This Global Parts A/C expansion valve is built for vehicles that use a front-mounted HVAC refrigerant metering component. By slowing refrigerant before the evaporator, it supports proper pressure drop across the system and helps the evaporator absorb heat more effectively. Fits 2011-2012 Ford Explorer, front; Fits 2011-2012 Ford Flex, front; Fits 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, N/A; Fits 2011-2012 Lincoln MKS, N/A; Fits 2011 Lincoln MKT, front; Fits 2013 Lincoln MKT, front. This part cross-references Four Seasons 39385 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Weak or inconsistent cabin cooling
• Incorrect refrigerant metering at the evaporator
• A/C performance loss after system service
• Restricted or inefficient refrigerant flow in the front HVAC circuit
• Need for a replacement during A/C maintenance on Ford Explorer or Lincoln MKT models

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the expansion valve/orifice tube during A/C service when the system has been opened or contaminated. Verify the vehicle’s HVAC configuration and refrigerant circuit before installation, and inspect related components such as the compressor, condenser, accumulator or receiver-drier, and seals as part of the repair process. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before ordering part number 3411493.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts recommends replacing the expansion valve/orifice tube each time the A/C system is serviced to help maintain proper refrigerant control and cooling performance.