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AC compressor Denso or OEM FORD
52k on my 2019 Gen 2 no issues outside of A/C compressor getting thrashed a few times lol
Pros: no issues
Cons: A/C compressor issues
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 52000 km
Spent the extra dough (almost always worth it with these cars) and bought the Denso. It’s been perfect.
Pros: perfect performance
Vehicle:
Lexus
Mileage: 195000 km
On Rock Auto, there appears to be a Denso model for both the 1.6L and 1.8L 1997 Corolla.
Vehicle:
Toyota Corolla
Part number: 4710169, 883101A300, 8832002040, 883201A420
i bought the 4000 package for my 2015 years ago
my ac compressor went out -3500 service
window regulator - 600
back up camera -400
that was all covered
Pros: ac compressor covered
Cons: ac compressor failure
Vehicle:
Ford Mustang
He fixed it by replacing the ac compressor with a Denso compressor and replacing the condenser as well. No ac issues for the past 8 years.
Pros: no AC issues
Vehicle:
Honda
An Amazon AC compressor is probably not a good choice. Denso and Valeo make the AC compressors for most auto manufacturers, these would be the only two I would consider for aftermarket replacement if available.
Pros: reliable aftermarket replacement
Cons: probably not a good choice
Ac compressor seized
Ac compressor bypass kit $62
Pros: ac compressor bypass kit
Cons: ac compressor seized
Vehicle:
Ford
I bought a 2016 Fiesta ST New. I actually went to the dealer and special ordered one. The car just clicked 50k miles and the ac compressor died.
Cons: ac compressor died
Vehicle:
Ford Fiesta
Mileage: 50000 km
Ford Territory 1st gen. Biglang nawalan ng aircon halfway pa-baguio. Wala pa 3 yrs sira agad compressor.
Cons: AC compressor broke
Vehicle:
Ford
Second defective Denso. First one sent shrapnel through the whole system, and the whole system was replaced. This unit is under vacuum so it is only the clutch pulley turning.
Cons: defective unit, sent shrapnel
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Which ac compressor to choose — Denso or OEM FORD?
If choosing ac compressor across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare ac compressor across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which ac compressor are better — OEM FORD or Denso?
In March 2026 on PartReview, ac compressor Denso were overall better than OEM FORD.
- Denso received a PR Score of 66 out of 100, and OEM FORD scored 30 points.
- Denso ranked 1 in the overall ranking, and OEM FORD ranked 4.
- The average rating is higher for Denso (3.5) than for OEM FORD (2).
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AC compressor Denso have better feature ratings than OEM FORD:
- Cooling performance - owners believe, that this property for Denso is better than OEM FORD.
- Engagement - drivers claim, that this property for Denso is outperforms OEM FORD.
- Noise - reviews suggest, that this property for Denso is preferred to OEM FORD.
Which ac compressor are more popular — Denso or OEM FORD?
In March 2026 on PartReview, ac compressor Denso were overall more popular than OEM FORD.
By vote balance, ac compressor Denso surpassed OEM FORD:
- For Denso, the ratio of positive (74) to negative (38) votes is 36 votes.
- For OEM FORD, the ratio of positive (9) to negative (21) votes is -12 votes.
By number of reviews, ac compressor Denso surpassed OEM FORD:
- For ac compressor Denso there are 36 reviews: 22 positive, 4 neutral, 10 negative.
- For ac compressor OEM FORD there are 10 reviews: 3 positive, 0 neutral, 7 negative.
Which ac compressor do car owners prefer — Denso or OEM FORD?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, ac compressor Denso and OEM FORD have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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