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July 1, 1999 Service bulletin

Some vehicles may exhibit no / low a/c performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle

Ford technical service bulletin 12997 for 1998-1999 Ford Explorer, 1998-1999 Ford Ranger and 1998-1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
12997
Component
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Summary
Some vehicles may exhibit no / low A/C performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle. Tt

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