Shopping for hvac refrigeration compressors often comes down to one question: which unit matches the car in your driveway? These two AC compressor-and-clutch assemblies serve very different garages, even though they look similar at a glance. One is aimed at Ford's 3.5L/3.7L V6 family; the other is aimed at Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima models. Fitment, not brand, separates them.
Quick verdict
Both are new compressor assemblies. If your vehicle is a 2013-2020 Ford Explorer, Flex, Police, or Lincoln with the 3.5L or 3.7L V6, the Ford-family compressor is the match. If your vehicle is a 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L/2.4L or a 2011 Kia Optima 2.0L/2.4L, the TEMBOR compressor is the match. Choose based on the engine in your car.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Compressor type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor w/Clutch For 13-20 Ford Explorer Flex Police Lincoln 3.5L 3.7L | USD 100.73 | 7SBH17/7SBH17C | 2013-2020 Ford Explorer/Flex/Police/Lincoln 3.5L 3.7L | |
| AC Compressor & Clutch Fits 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L/2.4L Kia Optima 2011 | USD 100.99 | VS16 | 2011 Kia Optima 2.0L/2.4L and 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L/2.4L |
Where each compressor wins
The Ford Explorer/Flex/Police/Lincoln compressor wins when the vehicle is a 2013-2020 Ford or Lincoln with the 3.5L or 3.7L V6. It is the matched unit for that engine family.
The TEMBOR compressor wins when the vehicle is a 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L/2.4L or a 2011 Kia Optima 2.0L/2.4L. It is the matched unit for that platform.
Product notes
AC Compressor w/Clutch For 13-20 Ford Explorer Flex Police Lincoln 3.5L 3.7L
Ford and Lincoln owners with a 3.5L or 3.7L V6 get the more natural pairing here. This is a 7SBH17/7SBH17C unit with a 12V coil, serpentine belt, six-groove pulley, and a 109.47mm pulley diameter. The clutch and pulley are included, which simplifies the replacement package. It also uses a tangent mount and suction O-ring port, so it lines up with the original layout for that engine family. The obvious limitation is scope: this is not the compressor for a Hyundai Sonata or Kia Optima, and if your vehicle is not one of the listed Ford/Lincoln models with those engines, you would be buying the wrong part. Keep this one on the Ford side.
AC Compressor & Clutch Fits 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L/2.4L Kia Optima 2011
Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima owners should point to this TEMBOR VS16 compressor. It is a new clutch-included AC compressor designed for the 2011-2014 Sonata 2.0L/2.4L and the 2011 Optima 2.0L/2.4L, with a CO11218C interchange and PAG 46 oil type for the system. The painted bundle and 12V setup are part of the package, along with a 114mm pulley. If your car is a Sonata or Optima in those years and engine sizes, this is the unit that matches the application. The limitation: it is not built for the Ford Explorer, Flex, Police, or Lincoln 3.5L/3.7L family, so cross-vehicle use would be a fitment mistake. Keep this one on the Hyundai/Kia side.
Final choice by use case
For a 2013-2020 Ford Explorer, Flex, Police, or Lincoln with the 3.5L or 3.7L V6, pick the USD 100.73 Ford-family compressor.
For a 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L/2.4L or a 2011 Kia Optima 2.0L/2.4L, pick the USD 100.99 TEMBOR Sonata/Optima compressor.
