Universal Air HA9198C A/C Refrigerant Liquid Hose

Liquid Line for Classic Ford and Mercury A/C Systems

Universal Air HA9198C is an A/C refrigerant liquid hose with an orifice tube for select 1982-1986 Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built for applications that use a liquid line/orifice tube layout in the HVAC system, including Mustang, Thunderbird, LTD, Capri, Cougar, Marquis, Fairmont, and Zephyr models.

Key Features

• A/C refrigerant liquid hose with orifice tube configuration
• Direct fitment for select Ford and Mercury HVAC systems
• Application-specific routing for factory-style service replacement
• Fits classic rear-wheel-drive platforms from the 1982-1986 model years
• Part number HA9198C for ordering and cross-reference

Detailed Description

Universal Air BrandLine: Liquid Line w/ Orifice Tube identifies this hose as part of a specific A/C refrigerant circuit layout rather than a universal hose assembly. HA9198C is intended for vehicles that use a liquid line with an orifice tube in the HVAC system, helping maintain the correct refrigerant path between components. This part number, HA9198C, is listed for multiple Ford and Mercury applications, including 1986 Ford Mustang, 1985-1986 Ford Thunderbird, and 1983-1986 Mercury Cougar.

Compatible With select 1982-1986 Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Ford LTD, Mercury Capri, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Marquis, Ford Fairmont, and Mercury Zephyr applications. 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
• Restricted refrigerant flow in the liquid line circuit
• Incorrect fitment from a non-application-specific hose
• Service replacement needs for factory-style orifice tube systems
• HVAC performance issues tied to a worn refrigerant line

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and HVAC configuration before ordering. Fitment varies by package and build date on some applications, including police/taxi exclusions and the 1984 Ford Thunderbird build cutoff noted in the catalog data. Confirm the liquid line/orifice tube layout matches the original system before installation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air HA9198C is cataloged as an application-specific HVAC hose for the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles. Use the part number HA9198C to confirm the correct replacement before service.