Universal Air AK1028 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK1028 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK1028 is an ancillary A/C system repair kit for factory-installed air conditioning systems on select Ford F-150 applications. It is built for trucks using a fixed orifice setup and is listed for 1999-2003 Ford F-150 and 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage models.

Key Features

• Ancillary kit for A/C system repair on factory-installed air conditioning systems
• Fits 1999-2003 Ford F-150, with factory installed A/C and fixed orifice
• Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, with factory installed A/C and fixed orifice
• Complete kit includes EX 5296C, HA 10230C, and RS 2526
• Red application listing for 1999-2003 Ford F-150 and blue application listing for 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
• Part number AK1028 for fitment-based A/C service lookup

Product Details

Universal Air Ancillary Kit line focuses on service parts used in A/C system repair work, with application-specific coverage for fixed orifice Ford truck systems. AK1028 is cataloged for the Ford F-150 platform across 1999-2003 and the 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, making it a direct reference for technicians searching for a Ford F-150 A/C system repair kit or a 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage ancillary kit. The part number AK1028 is also useful when cross-checking service listings for the same vehicle application.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring serviceability in a factory A/C system with fixed orifice components
• Replacing worn or damaged ancillary A/C service parts during repair
• Addressing refrigerant system leaks found during diagnosis
• Supporting repair of weak cooling performance tied to aging A/C hardware
• Matching the correct application for Ford F-150 and Ford F-150 Heritage service work

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses factory installed A/C and a fixed orifice system before ordering. Match the model year, trim application, and listed notes exactly to the vehicle being serviced. Confirm the included reference numbers EX 5296C, HA 10230C, and RS 2526 against the repair plan before installation. AK1028 should be selected by application, not by appearance alone.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air catalogs this ancillary kit as an application-specific A/C service part for the listed Ford trucks. Use the fitment data to confirm coverage for 1999-2003 Ford F-150 and 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage vehicles with factory installed A/C and fixed orifice systems.