1983 Mercury Cougar A/C Repair Near You

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Feeling the heat from your A/C? Our trained technicians can take a look at your 1983 Mercury Cougar A/C system and recommend a repair plan. Schedule A/C service today and get ready to chill out.

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Mercury Cougar A/C Repair

There’s nothing worse than cranking your car air conditioner on a hot day — and discovering it’s broken. Your steering wheel feels like it's burning your hands. That puddle in the driver’s seat? Sweat. Ugh. You take a deep breath and ask yourself, “Who can fix my Mercury Cougar A/C?” Firestone Complete Auto Care — that’s who! We’ve got experience with Mercury vehicles, and our qualified technicians can diagnose and service the A/C system in your 1983 Mercury. Come to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care in your Mercury Cougar

During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 1983 Mercury Cougar’s A/C system to determine whether repair work is needed. This check includes a visual inspection, performance test, and pressure and leak test. If we suspect a leak, we’ll send a U/V dye through your A/C system or use a “sniffer” to find the leak. A "sniffer" is a machine that's run along parts of your Mercury Cougar A/C system that can detect refrigerant fumes escaping from the system. If there's a leak, we'll find it and fix it.

Recharge the A/C in Your Cougar

While your 1983 Mercury Cougar’s air conditioner is being serviced, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. During this process, a technician will remove the old refrigerant from the A/C system. Then, they’ll use Mercury’s specifications to evacuate the system. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, and once we’ve done a final test on the system ourselves, you're ready to get back on the road. Our technicians are trained to efficiently perform 1983 Mercury Cougar A/C recharges.

Common Mercury Cougar A/C Problems

You may think warm air is the only potential Mercury Cougar A/C problem you’ll have, but you may notice other issues, too. Typical A/C problems also include weak airflow, which could be caused by mold or mildew buildup, a loose hose, an old ventilation fan, or a compromised seal. If your A/C system blows cold air first but then it turns warm, this can mean there’s a malfunctioning compressor clutch, a leak, or a blown fuse. And smelly A/C in a 1983 Mercury Cougar? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your A/C problems. We’re here to help you get back on the road in your Cougar — without all the sweat puddles!

Frequently Asked Questions for 1983 Mercury Cougar A/C Systems

  • How can I make my Cougar air conditioner colder? For starters, use a sun-blocking shade in the windshield while you’re parked, or look for a shady parking spot. Closing all the passenger vents in your car can help redirect cold air toward you, cooling you off faster. Still need more chill? Head to Firestone Complete Auto Care for an A/C performance check and recharge.
  • Why is my Cougar A/C blowing hot air? If your car’s air conditioning isn’t blowing cold air at all (or it tries, then turns warm), you could have a clogged expansion valve, a faulty compressor clutch, a leak, or a malfunctioning fuse in the system.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? To put it simply, age and moisture are some of the main causes of leaks in your A/C. Over time, rubber gaskets and seals can wear out, which pushes much-needed refrigerant out of your Cougar’s A/C system — and lets outside moisture get in, which can take a toll on internal A/C components.
  • Is my Cougar A/C powered by gas? While your vehicle’s A/C system doesn’t directly use fuel, it does draw power from the engine, which can impact the fuel consumption of your Cougar.
  • What can cause the A/C in my Cougar to smell like vinegar? It’s easy for moisture to accumulate in your car’s air conditioning system, which can cause microorganisms like bacteria to grow. In turn, this bacteria growth can cause the A/C in your Cougar to produce a vinegary odor.
  • Why won’t my Cougar’s A/C cool the vehicle when the car is stopped? Damaged or worn components in your Cougar’s electrical or air conditioning system can cause the A/C to only work when the car is moving. You may be dealing with low coolant or a faulty cooling fan.
  • Who repairs Cougar A/C near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care inspects and repairs Cougar air conditioning systems. Book an appointment at one of our A/C repair shops near you today.