Receiver Drier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The receiver drier stores high-pressure liquid. A desiccant bag is used inside the receiver drier to remove excess moisture from the refrigerant.
The receiver drier on the EcoBoost vehicles is a separate component attached to the outside of the condenser.
The receiver drier on the 2.0L Duratec is part of the condenser. The receiver drier element is a separate component inside of the receiver drier.