TYC 97279 A/C Evaporator Core

TYC 97279 A/C Evaporator Core for Mustang

Restore cabin cooling performance with this TYC A/C evaporator core, part number 97279. It is built for 1996-2004 Ford Mustang models with air conditioning and uses a tube & fin configuration with quick connect inlet and outlet fittings for a direct-fit style replacement.

Key Features

• TYC A/C evaporator core, part number 97279
• Fits 1996-2004 Ford Mustang, N/A, w/ AC; Configuration: Tube & Fin
• Tube & fin core construction
• Quick connect inlet fitting design
• Quick connect outlet fitting design
• Core dimensions: 8.23 in. height, 10.55 in. length, 3.54 in. thickness
• Inlet diameter: 0.56 in.; outlet diameter: 0.69 in.

Detailed Description

This TYC 97279 evaporator core is specified for Ford Mustang HVAC service on 1996-2004 vehicles equipped with A/C. The tube & fin design supports refrigerant heat exchange inside the HVAC case, while the quick connect inlet and outlet fittings help match the factory-style connection points used on the application. If you are replacing a leaking or restricted Mustang evaporator core, this part number 97279 provides the dimensions and fitting style needed for a focused repair.

This part cross-references Ford 3R3Z 19850 AA for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Weak or inconsistent cabin cooling in a Ford Mustang
• Refrigerant loss caused by an evaporator core leak
• Restricted airflow through a contaminated HVAC evaporator
• Cooling performance issues tied to damaged quick connect fittings
• Service replacement for a worn Mustang A/C evaporator core

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 1996-2004 Ford Mustang with A/C before ordering. Confirm the tube & fin configuration, inlet and outlet diameters, and quick connect fitting style against the original part before installation. Because the evaporator core is located inside the HVAC housing, access typically requires disassembly of interior HVAC components and proper refrigerant recovery procedures.

Quality Assurance

TYC manufactures replacement HVAC components with application-specific dimensions and fitting designs to support accurate service replacement on the Ford Mustang platform. This evaporator core also cross-references Four Seasons 54171 and UAC EV 0167PFC.