Universal Air AK1061 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK1061 Ancillary A/C Kit

Universal Air AK1061 is an ancillary A/C system repair kit for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury compact SUVs. It is listed for the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner with application-specific cutoff dates, making fitment verification important before ordering.

Key Features

• Ancillary kit for A/C system repair service
• Brand Line: Universal Air Ancillary Kit
• Fits 2001-2004 Ford Escape
• Fits 2001-2003 Mazda Tribute
• Fits 2004-2006 Mazda Tribute, to 10/2005
• Fits 2005 Ford Escape, to 10/28/2004
• Fits 2005 Mercury Mariner, to 11/16/2004
• Part number AK1061 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Universal Air AK1061 is an A/C System Repair Kit in the Ancillary Kit product line, built for service work on select Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner vehicles. The fitment data shows date-specific coverage for certain 2005 and 2004-2006 applications, so the vehicle build date should be checked against the listing before installation. This part number, AK1061, is used for identifying the correct ancillary A/C service kit for these applications.

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

What It Helps Address

• Restoring A/C system serviceability after component replacement
• Replacing ancillary A/C repair items on a Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or Mercury Mariner
• Matching the correct service kit to a date-sensitive vehicle application
• Supporting repair planning when the original A/C system has been opened or serviced

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and build date before ordering. For the 2005 Ford Escape, the listing applies to vehicles built to 10/28/2004; for the 2005 Mercury Mariner, to 11/16/2004; and for the 2004-2006 Mazda Tribute, to 10/2005. Confirm the existing A/C service requirements and compare the part number AK1061 with the vehicle application before beginning repair work.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this as an Ancillary Kit for A/C system repair service, with fitment defined by specific vehicle applications and production-date limits.