Universal Air
Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube

Universal Air HA10983C A/C Refrigerant Liquid Hose

Brand Universal Air HA10983C
Product line Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
Fits Ford and Mercury · 15 vehicles

Orifice tube design. Helps meter refrigerant flow for efficient A/C operation.

Liquid refrigerant hose. Carries refrigerant through the HVAC system.

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Liquid Line for Rear A/C Service

Universal Air HA10983C is an A/C refrigerant liquid hose assembly with an orifice tube for rear air conditioning systems. It is built for specific Ford and Mercury applications that use a rear A/C liquid line layout, including Explorer and Mountaineer models.

This Universal Air liquid line w/ orifice tube is listed for 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, and 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer applications with rear A/C.

Key Features

  • A/C refrigerant liquid hose assembly with integrated orifice tube
  • Direct fit for rear A/C-equipped Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications
  • Matches the listed liquid line configuration for the specified vehicles
  • Part number HA10983C for catalog and service reference

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2003-2005 Ford Explorer, compatible with rear A/C; liquid line w/ orifice tube.
  • Fits 2004-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, compatible with rear A/C; liquid line w/ orifice tube.
  • Fits 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, compatible with rear A/C; liquid line w/ orifice tube.
  • Fits 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, with rear A/C; from 3/05/2002; liquid line w/ orifice tube.
  • Fits 2002 Ford Explorer, with rear A/C; from 3/5/2002; liquid line w/ orifice tube.

What This Part Helps Address

  • Leaking or damaged rear A/C liquid hose
  • Restricted refrigerant flow in the liquid line circuit
  • Loss of cooling performance in rear air conditioning systems
  • Service replacement for a worn or corroded A/C line assembly

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle build date and rear A/C configuration before ordering, since the 2002 Explorer and 2002-2003 Mountaineer listings include specific production-date notes. Confirm the line routing and connection style against the original part before installation. HA10983C is listed for the applications shown above and should be matched to the exact vehicle configuration.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air HA10983C is cataloged as a dedicated HVAC hose and pipe component for the listed Ford and Mercury rear A/C applications. This part number, HA10983C, should be used as the primary reference when verifying fitment.

This part fits 15 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2005FordExplorerN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2005MercuryMountaineerN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2004FordExplorerN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2004MercuryMountaineerN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2003FordExplorer4.0LV6N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2003FordExplorer4.6LV8N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2003FordExplorer SportBaseN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2003FordExplorer SportXLSN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2003FordExplorer SportXLTN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2003MercuryMountaineerN/Awith Rear A/C; From 3/05/2002; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2002FordExplorerLimitedN/Awith Rear A/C; From 3/5/2002; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2002FordExplorerXLSN/Awith Rear A/C; From 3/5/2002; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2002FordExplorerEddie BauerN/Awith Rear A/C; From 3/5/2002; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2002FordExplorerXLTN/Awith Rear A/C; From 3/5/2002; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
2002MercuryMountaineerN/Awith Rear A/C; From 3/05/2002; Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube