Ford Windstar A/C refrigerant type and capacity
GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2001 to 2003 Ford Windstar (All Eng.; w/o Rear AC) uses 44 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.
Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal
Key takeaways
- 2001 to 2003 Ford Windstar: 44 oz of R-134a, 10 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.
| Years | Engine | Refrigerant | Charge | Compressor oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 to 2003 | All Eng.; w/o Rear AC | R-134a | 44 oz | PAG-46 10 oz |
| 2001 to 2003 | All Eng.; w/ Rear AC | R-134a | 56 oz | PAG-46 14 oz |
| 1999 to 2000 | All Eng.; w/ Rear AC | R-134a | 56 oz | PAG-46 11 oz |
| 1999 to 2000 | All Eng.; w/o Rear AC | R-134a | 44 oz | PAG-46 7 oz |
| 1998 | All Eng.; w/o Rear AC | R-134a | 44 oz | PAG-46 10 oz |
| 1998 | All Eng.; w/ Rear AC | R-134a | 56 oz | PAG-46 11 oz |
| 1997 | All Eng.; w/o Rear AC | R-134a | 44 oz | PAG-46 10 oz |
| 1997 | All Eng.; w/ Rear AC | R-134a | 56 oz | PAG-46 14 oz |
| 1995 to 1996 | All Eng.; w/ Rear AC | R-134a | 56 oz | PAG-46 13 oz |
| 1995 to 1996 | All Eng.; w/o Rear AC | R-134a | 44 oz | PAG-46 9 oz |
Recharge supplies for your Ford Windstar
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.