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Ford Explorer / Sport / Sport Trac A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2018 Ford Explorer / Sport / Sport Trac (4 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.) uses 44.96 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2018 Ford Explorer / Sport / Sport Trac: 44.96 oz of R-134a, 7.3 oz of PAG-46 oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Ford Explorer / Sport / Sport Trac A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
20184 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.R-134a44.96 ozPAG-46 7.3 oz
2016 to 20174 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.R-134a44.96 ozPAG-46 8.8 oz
2012 to 20134 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a47 ozPAG-46 8.8 oz
2012 to 20136 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a47 ozPAG-46 8.8 oz
20116 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a47 ozPAG-46 8.8 oz
2010All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a27 ozPAG-46 9 oz
2010All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a44 ozPAG-46 9 oz
2009All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a44 ozPAG-46 16 oz
2009All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a27 ozPAG-46 9 oz
2006 to 2008All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a47 ozPAG-46 16 oz
2006 to 2008All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a31 ozPAG-46 9 oz
2002 to 2005All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a56 ozPAG-46 13 oz
2002 to 2005All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a34 ozPAG-46 9 oz
1998 to 2001All Eng.R-134a30 ozPAG-46 9 oz
1997All Eng.R-134a22 ozPAG-46 9 oz
1995 to 1996All Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz

Recharge supplies for your Ford Explorer / Sport / Sport Trac

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.