Universal Air CK3972 A/C Compressor Kit

Short Compressor Replacement Kit for Ford and Mercury

Universal Air CK3972 is a Short Compressor Replacement Kit for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles with a scroll A/C compressor and fixed orifice system. It is built for applications that need a complete compressor-related replacement path for the listed fitments, including the 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, and 2003 Lincoln Town Car.

Key Features

• Short Compressor Replacement Kit for HVAC A/C compressor service
• Fits 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A
• Fits 2003-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, N/A
• Fits 2003 Lincoln Town Car, N/A
• Complete kit includes CO 2486AC, EX 3000C, and RD 10076C
• Part number CK3972 for catalog and search matching

Product Details

Universal Air CK3972 is a replacement A/C compressor kit for vehicles listed with scroll compressor and fixed orifice configurations. The kit is intended for direct application matching on the specified Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Marauder, and Lincoln Town Car fitments. For the 2003 Lincoln Town Car, the listed application applies from 03/16/2004. The product line is identified as a Short Compressor Replacement Kit, which helps narrow the search for the correct compressor service package when replacing A/C components on these platforms. CK3972 is also a useful search term when sourcing the correct HVAC A/C clutch and compressor part for these vehicles.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Loss of A/C cooling from compressor wear or failure
• Noisy compressor operation in scroll compressor systems
• System performance issues tied to fixed orifice A/C layouts
• Need to replace matched compressor-related components for the listed applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and A/C configuration before ordering. This kit is listed for vehicles with a scroll A/C compressor and fixed orifice setup, so matching the original system is important. The fitment notes also recommend replacing the condenser with a new condenser during service. Confirm the 2003 Lincoln Town Car build date requirement before installation. CK3972 should be matched to the exact application shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air CK3972 is cataloged for the specific vehicle applications shown above and cross-references the included component numbers CO 2486AC, EX 3000C, and RD 10076C for the same application.