Universal Air HA111320C A/C Refrigerant Liquid Hose

Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube for A/C Service

Universal Air HA111320C is an A/C refrigerant liquid hose assembly for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is listed for 1998 Ford Contour and 1998 Mercury Mystique built to 11/18/97, plus 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar with an orifice in the liquid line.

Key Features

• Brand: Universal Air
• Brand line: Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube
• Part number: HA111320C
• Category: HVAC hoses and pipes
• Part type: A/C refrigerant liquid hose
• Direct fitment references for Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar applications

Product Details

The Universal Air Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube line focuses on refrigerant routing for vehicles that use an orifice tube in the liquid line. HA111320C is cataloged for 1998 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar applications with the specified liquid-line orifice configuration. This part number, HA111320C, is a fitment-specific replacement for service work on the A/C refrigerant circuit where the liquid hose assembly must match the original layout.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Leaking or damaged A/C liquid hose assemblies
• Restricted refrigerant flow in the liquid line
• Incorrect hose routing on orifice-tube systems
• Loss of cooling performance from a compromised refrigerant path
• Service replacement needs on 1998 Ford Contour and Mercury models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle build date and A/C configuration before ordering. This listing applies to 1998 Ford Contour built to 11/18/97, 1998 Mercury Mystique built to 11/18/1997, and 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar with an orifice in the liquid line. Confirm the original hose routing and connection style against the removed part before installation. Have the system evacuated and recharged by a qualified technician after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air catalogs this part as a fitment-specific HVAC replacement under the Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube product line. Use the confirmed vehicle and build-date data above to match the correct application for HA111320C.