Universal Air CK5237 A/C Compressor Kit - Front

Short Compressor Replacement Kit for Ford and Mercury

Universal Air CK5237 is a Short Compressor Replacement Kit for select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications with a piston A/C compressor, fixed orifice, and no rear A/C. It is built for 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer coverage, with fitment varying by position and configuration.

Key Features

• Short Compressor Replacement Kit for HVAC A/C clutch and compressor service
• Fits 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, N/A
• Fits 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, Front
• Fits 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A
• For vehicles with a piston A/C compressor and fixed orifice
• For models without rear A/C
• Complete kit includes CO 2486PC, EX 1000C, and RD 10041C
• Part number CK5237 for application matching and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

Universal Air CK5237 is a replacement A/C compressor kit for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models that use a piston-style compressor and fixed orifice setup. This kit is specified for vehicles without rear A/C and is listed for 2002-2005 Ford Explorer as well as 2002 and 2003-2005 Mercury Mountaineer applications. The CK5237 part number is useful when verifying the correct compressor service kit for these exact vehicle configurations.

The Short Compressor Replacement Kit line is focused on compressor replacement applications where the system layout and compressor style must match the original equipment configuration. For these Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles, the fitment notes also recommend replacing the condenser with a new condenser during service.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring A/C compressor operation on a Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer
• Addressing compressor failure in piston-compressor systems
• Replacing worn components in fixed-orifice A/C setups
• Servicing vehicles with weak or inconsistent cabin cooling
• Repairing A/C systems that no longer cycle or build pressure correctly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle has a piston A/C compressor, fixed orifice, and no rear A/C before ordering. Confirm the application against the vehicle’s year, make, model, and position listing, since CK5237 is cataloged differently for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. The fitment notes recommend replacing the condenser with a new condenser during the repair.

Quality Assurance

Use the listed fitment details to confirm the correct CK5237 application before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.