Global Parts 3411537 A/C Expansion Valve - Front

Global Parts A/C Expansion Valve for Ford and Lincoln

Global Parts Part Number 3411537 is an A/C expansion valve/orifice tube for vehicles that use a front HVAC flow restrictor. It meters refrigerant before the evaporator so the system can use cooling capacity efficiently. This application covers select Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS models.

Key Features

• A/C expansion valve/orifice tube for refrigerant flow control
• Helps regulate refrigerant entering the evaporator
• Direct fit for front-position applications where listed
• Cross-references Four Seasons 39481 for the same application
• Part number 3411537 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

This Global Parts 3411537 expansion valve/orifice tube is used in HVAC systems that require refrigerant to be slowed before it reaches the evaporator. By controlling flow at this point in the circuit, the system can deliver proper cooling performance under the vehicle’s specified operating conditions. It is listed for 2013-2019 Ford Explorer, front; 2013-2019 Ford Flex, front; 2013-2019 Ford Taurus; 2012-2019 Lincoln MKT, front; and 2013-2016 Lincoln MKS. For buyers searching for a Ford Explorer A/C expansion valve or a Lincoln MKT HVAC flow restrictor, Part Number 3411537 matches the confirmed applications shown here.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted or uneven refrigerant flow through the evaporator circuit
• Reduced A/C cooling output
• Incorrect refrigerant metering in the HVAC system
• Service-related contamination concerns in the flow restrictor circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Install only on the confirmed vehicle applications listed above. Verify the HVAC system design and position before replacement, since this part is used in front-position applications on several models and is not universal. During A/C service, inspect the system for contamination and replace related components as required by the vehicle service procedure. Global Parts recommends changing the expansion valve/orifice tube each time the A/C system is serviced.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts supplies this HVAC service component as a cataloged replacement part for the listed Ford and Lincoln applications. Part Number 3411537 also cross-references Four Seasons 39481 for the same application.