Universal Air CK1400 A/C Compressor Kit

Short Compressor Replacement Kit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury

Universal Air CK1400 is a Short Compressor Replacement Kit for select 1998-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car with fixed orifice, and 1998-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis with fixed orifice. It is built for HVAC service work where the A/C compressor system needs a matched replacement solution.

Key Features

• Brand: Universal Air
• Brand line: Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Part number: CK1400
• Fits 1998-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car with fixed orifice
• Fits 1998-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis with fixed orifice
• Complete kit includes CO 101290C, EX 3000C, and RD 10078C
• Recommended to replace the condenser with a new condenser during service

Product Details

The Universal Air CK1400 Short Compressor Replacement Kit is organized for direct HVAC repair on the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. This kit line is aimed at compressor replacement service where related A/C components are addressed together, helping streamline repair planning for 1998-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis models. The CK1400 part number is also a useful reference when sourcing the correct A/C compressor kit for these vehicles.

This part cross-references common service references CO 101290C and EX 3000C for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn or failed A/C compressor assembly
• Restoring cooling performance in the cabin
• Addressing compressor-related noise during A/C operation
• Correcting loss of refrigerant compression in the HVAC system
• Supporting repair on vehicles with fixed orifice configurations where listed

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and HVAC configuration before ordering. For the listed applications, the notes specify fixed orifice on Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis fitments. The manufacturer also recommends replacing the condenser with a new condenser during service. Confirm system cleanliness and follow standard A/C service procedures before returning the vehicle to operation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air supplies this Short Compressor Replacement Kit as a cataloged HVAC service part for the listed applications. Use the part number CK1400 and the vehicle fitment details above to confirm selection before installation.