Universal Air RD11177KTC A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element Kit

Header and Desiccant Bag Kit for Ford and Lincoln HVAC Service

Universal Air RD11177KTC is a header and desiccant bag kit for A/C receiver drier service in select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It is built for HVAC repair work where the receiver drier header and desiccant element need to be replaced together during air conditioning system service.

Key Features

• Part type: A/C receiver drier / desiccant element kit
• Brand line: Header and Desiccant Bag Kit
• Direct fit application coverage for select Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS models
• Fits 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, N/A
• Fits 2013-2019 Ford Flex, N/A
• Fits 2013-2019 Ford Taurus, N/A
• Fits 2013-2019 Lincoln MKT, N/A
• Fits 2013-2016 Lincoln MKS, N/A
• Part number RD11177KTC for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Universal Air RD11177KTC is an HVAC service component for the A/C accumulator and receiver drier system. The header and desiccant bag kit format supports receiver drier repair on vehicles that use a replaceable desiccant element, making it a practical choice for Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS applications. Use RD11177KTC when servicing the air conditioning system and replacing the desiccant element as part of receiver drier maintenance.

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

Common Service Issues Addressed

• Moisture contamination in the A/C system
• Reduced cooling performance after receiver drier service
• Desiccant saturation from age or system exposure
• HVAC repair needs on Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, and Ford Taurus models
• Receiver drier maintenance on Lincoln MKT and Lincoln MKS vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the receiver drier desiccant element during A/C system service whenever the system has been opened for repair. Verify the vehicle’s receiver drier style and match the application by year, make, and model before installation. For best results, evacuate and recharge the system according to factory service procedures after completing HVAC repairs. RD11177KTC should be matched to the exact vehicle application listed above.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this part by the RD11177KTC part number and the Header and Desiccant Bag Kit product line for application-specific HVAC service.