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Universal Air RD11177KTC A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element Kit
Reliable A/C Receiver Drier Kit for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles
The Universal Air Header and Desiccant Bag Kit (Part Number RD11177KTC) is designed to maintain optimal performance of your vehicle's HVAC system. Specifically compatible with Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS and MKT models, this kit ensures proper moisture absorption and refrigerant filtration.
- Complete A/C receiver drier and desiccant bag kit
- Compatible with Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus and Lincoln MKS, MKT
- Part Number RD11177KTC for precise fitment
- Helps protect A/C system components from moisture and contaminants
- Supports efficient refrigerant flow and system longevity
About the Header and Desiccant Bag Kit Product Line
The Header and Desiccant Bag Kit from Universal Air is engineered to provide a comprehensive solution for A/C system moisture control. This product line combines the receiver drier with a desiccant bag to effectively trap moisture and debris, which can otherwise cause corrosion or damage to the A/C compressor and other components. The RD11177KTC kit is part of this line, offering a tailored fit for select Ford and Lincoln models to maintain HVAC system integrity.
Detailed Product Description
The RD11177KTC A/C Receiver Drier and Desiccant Element Kit is essential for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of your vehicle’s air conditioning system. Designed for use in Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS and MKT models, this kit removes moisture and contaminants from the refrigerant, preventing corrosion and blockages. The desiccant bag included in the kit absorbs moisture that can degrade refrigerant quality and damage system components. Installing this kit helps ensure consistent cooling performance and extends the life of your A/C system.
Common Issues Addressed by This Kit
- Moisture buildup causing corrosion inside the A/C system
- Reduced refrigerant flow due to contaminants
- Compressor failure linked to moisture damage
- Decreased cooling efficiency in Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and MKT
- Leaks or blockages in the receiver drier assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure system is fully evacuated before installation
- Replace the receiver drier and desiccant bag simultaneously for best results
- Use the exact part number RD11177KTC to guarantee proper fitment
- Check for leaks and system pressure after installation
- Follow vehicle manufacturer guidelines for A/C system service
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Universal Air provides this Header and Desiccant Bag Kit with manufacturing quality controls to meet OEM standards. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Universal Air products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Using the RD11177KTC kit helps maintain your Ford or Lincoln vehicle’s HVAC system reliability and performance.
This part fits 95 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2019 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2019 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2019 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2019 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2019 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | SE | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | SE | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2019 | Lincoln | MKT | Livery | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2018 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2018 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2018 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2018 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2018 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2018 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | SE | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | SE | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | Premiere | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2017 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2017 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2017 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2016 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2016 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2016 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2015 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2015 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2015 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | XLT Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | SE | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | SEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | SE | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | XLT Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2011 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
* 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.