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Universal Air CO101820C A/C Compressor
Reliable A/C Compressor for Ford and Mercury Vehicles
The Universal Air UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly (Part Number CO101820C) is designed to restore proper air conditioning function in select Ford and Mercury models. This A/C compressor is engineered to meet the specific requirements of vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Mustang, and Mercury Cougar, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Key Features of the UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly
- Direct replacement A/C compressor for select Ford and Mercury vehicles
- Compatible with Ford Aerostar, Cougar, Explorer, Mountaineer, Mustang, and Thunderbird models
- Part Number CO101820C ensures precise fit and function
- Manufactured by Universal Air, a recognized brand in HVAC automotive components
- Designed to work seamlessly within the vehicle’s A/C clutch and compressor system
About the UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly Product Line
The UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly is part of Universal Air’s product line focused on delivering reliable HVAC components tailored for specific vehicle applications. This product line emphasizes compatibility and durability, providing a compressor assembly that integrates with the vehicle’s existing A/C clutch system to maintain optimal cooling performance.
Detailed Product Description
This A/C compressor assembly is engineered to replace the original compressor in various Ford and Mercury models, including the Aerostar, Cougar, Explorer, Mountaineer, Mustang, and Thunderbird. The part number CO101820C identifies this specific compressor, ensuring it meets the exact specifications required for these vehicles. The compressor is designed to work within the HVAC system’s A/C clutch and compressor category, providing efficient refrigerant compression and circulation to maintain cabin comfort.
Common Issues Addressed by This A/C Compressor
- Loss of air conditioning cooling performance
- Unusual noises or grinding from the compressor unit
- Failure of the A/C clutch to engage properly
- Refrigerant leaks or compressor seal failures
- Intermittent or complete A/C system shutdown
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the vehicle is compatible by verifying make and model fitment: Ford Aerostar, Cougar, Explorer, Mountaineer, Mustang, and Mercury Thunderbird
- Replace the receiver/drier and flush the A/C system to prevent contamination
- Use proper refrigerant oil and follow manufacturer torque specifications during installation
- Check the A/C clutch operation and electrical connections before final assembly
- Test the system for leaks and proper cooling after installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
The Universal Air UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly (CO101820C) is manufactured to meet industry standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Universal Air products typically include a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. It is recommended to consult the product documentation or supplier for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Phillips |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1073B2 |
| Position | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| Bulb Base Type | BA15s |
| Bulb Color | Clear |
| Contact Quantity | 2 |
| Filament Quantity | 1 |
| Push or Twist Type | Twist Type |
| Voltage | 12.8 |
| Wattage | 23 |
This part fits 72 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ford | Mustang | Base | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2005 | Ford | Mustang | Base | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2001 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XLS | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | XLS | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1997 | Ford | Aerostar | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1997 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |||
| 1996 | Ford | Aerostar | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1995 | Ford | Aerostar | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | GT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | GTS | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra R | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | Base | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Plus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Sport | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XL | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Plus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Sport | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Mustang | GT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1994 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with 12 O'Clock Coil; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | XL | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Sport | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Plus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Sport | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | Base | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Plus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | V8 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1993 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | Base | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | XL | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Plus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Sport | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Plus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Sport | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | V8 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | LS | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1991 | Ford | Aerostar | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly | |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | V8 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | LS | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
| 1990 | Ford | Aerostar | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Factory-installed compatible with A/C.; UAC FS10 Compressor Assembly |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.