Four Seasons 54532 A/C evaporator core for the 1986-1989 Ford Escort and other vehicles cools cabin air by absorbing heat into the refrigerant that passes through it. If a failed core is behind weak cooling, this unit replaces it.
- Plate and fin aluminum core with an application specific design
- Optimized refrigerant flow through the core
- Female O-ring fittings on both the inlet and the outlet
- Contains gaskets, O-rings or seals to properly replace the product
- Engineered and tested for trouble-free operation
Quick facts
- Part: Four Seasons 54532 A/C evaporator core
- Fits: 1986-1989 Ford Escort and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Weak cooling, oily residue around the evaporator housing or a musty smell from the vents can come from a leaking or restricted core, though other A/C faults produce the same signs. With the engine off, look for oily residue at the fittings and the drain first, and leave leak testing of the A/C system to a shop.
Fits
The 1986-1989 Ford Escort, 1988-1989 Mercury Tracer and 1987-1988 Ford EXP are among the cars this evaporator core fits, along with many other vehicles. The core design meets or exceeds OE performance and efficiency.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Core size: 9 in wide, 6.375 in high, 4 in deep
- Inlet fitting: female O-ring
- Outlet fitting: female O-ring
Build and materials
- Type: plate and fin
- Material: aluminum
- O-rings: one 24608 and one 24612
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One evaporator core with its O-rings. This listing holds one core, and the car takes one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Four Seasons 54532 evaporator core fit a 1986-1989 Ford Escort?
Yes. Four Seasons 54532 fits the 1986-1989 Ford Escort and the 1988-1989 Mercury Tracer. For any other car, look up your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this A/C evaporator core come with O-rings?
Yes. Four Seasons 54532 comes with one 24608 O-ring and one 24612 O-ring.
What kind of fittings does this evaporator core have?
Both the inlet and the outlet are female O-ring fittings. The core itself is aluminum in a plate and fin design.
How can I tell if my A/C evaporator core is leaking?
Weak cooling, oily residue near the evaporator housing or a musty smell from the vents can be signs. Other A/C faults cause them too, so a shop can leak-test it.
Is the 54532 evaporator core the right one for a 1987-1988 Ford EXP?
Yes. This Four Seasons 54532 core fits the 1987-1988 Ford EXP. The listing is for one core.
