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Universal Air CL6121C A/C Compressor Clutch
| Brand | Universal Air CL6121C |
|---|---|
| Product line | Compressor Clutch |
| Fits | Mazda, Mercury, Ford, and Lincoln · 155 vehicles |
Compressor clutch. Restores reliable engagement for the A/C compressor.
Universal Air CL6121C A/C Compressor Clutch
The Universal Air CL6121C is an A/C compressor clutch for select Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda applications. It is used to restore compressor engagement when the original clutch is worn, slipping, or no longer cycling the compressor correctly.
Key Features
- Brand: Universal Air Compressor Clutch
- Part number: CL6121C
- Category: HVAC > A/C Clutch and Compressor
- Direct-fit style replacement for listed applications
- Fits vehicles with 3 eye style compressor clutch configurations where noted
- Compatible with select Ford Escape, Taurus, Contour, Windstar, and related models
Fitment Details
- Fits 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
- Fits 2005-2006 Mercury Mariner, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 2005 Ford Escape, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 2001-2003 Ford Escape, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 2000 Ford Contour, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1995-1998 Ford Contour, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1996-2000 Ford Sable, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1992-2000 Ford Taurus, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A, Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1992-2000 Mercury Sable, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1999 Ford Contour, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
- Fits 1995-1998 Ford Windstar, N/A, 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch
What It Helps Fix
- A/C compressor clutch not engaging
- Intermittent compressor operation
- Slipping clutch causing weak cooling performance
- Noisy clutch operation from wear or damage
- Loss of air conditioning function in the listed Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda vehicles
Installation Notes
Verify compressor clutch style and vehicle application before installation, especially on 3 eye style units. Confirm the part number CL6121C against the original component and match the compressor/clutch configuration for the specific Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or other listed model.
Quality Assurance
Universal Air supplies this compressor clutch as a replacement component for the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mariner | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | Limited | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | XLS | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | XLT | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | XLT Sport | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | XLT No Boundaries | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | XLT Deportivo | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mariner | Premier | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2004 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2003 | Ford | Escape | Limited | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2003 | Ford | Escape | XLS | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2003 | Ford | Escape | XLT | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2003 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2002 | Ford | Escape | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2002 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2002 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2001 | Ford | Escape | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2001 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2001 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2001 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SVT | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Sable | LS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SE Comfort | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SE Comfort | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SVG | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SVG | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SES | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | SES | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mystique | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 2000 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SVT | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Sable | LS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mystique | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1999 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | SVT | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Sable | GS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Sable | LS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | SE Comfort | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | SE Comfort | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | GL | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | Limited | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | Base | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | LX | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | GL | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | Base | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | 3.0L | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | GL Plus | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mystique | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1998 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Sable | GS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Sable | LS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | G | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Mercury | Mystique | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1997 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Sable | GS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Sable | LS | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Taurus | G | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Mercury | Mystique | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1996 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Mercury | Mystique | — | — | — | — | N/A | Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Mercury | Sable | GS | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1995 | Mercury | Sable | LS | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1994 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1994 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1994 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1994 | Mercury | Sable | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1993 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1993 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1993 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1993 | Mercury | Sable | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1992 | Ford | Taurus | GL | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1992 | Ford | Taurus | L | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1992 | Ford | Taurus | LX | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1992 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
| 1992 | Mercury | Sable | — | 3.0L | V6 | — | N/A | 3 Eye Style; Compressor Clutch |
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