1985 Mercury Cougar A/C Repair Near You

Schedule Your Mercury Cougar A/C Service

Feeling the heat from your A/C? Our trained technicians can take a look at your 1985 Mercury Cougar A/C system and recommend a repair plan. Schedule A/C service today and get ready to chill out.

Mercury Cougar A/C Repair

When you get in the car on a hot summer day, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Your steering wheel feels like lava. Sweat soaks the driver's seat. You take a deep breath and ask yourself, “Who can fix my Mercury Cougar A/C?” Firestone Complete Auto Care can! We know Mercury vehicles, and our technicians are qualified to diagnose and repair 1985 Mercury Cougar A/C systems. Bring your Mercury Cougar to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care

In this A/C performance inspection, we’ll check out the current condition of your 1985 Mercury Cougar A/C system to evaluate what repairs are necessary (if any). This check includes a visual inspection, performance test, and pressure and leak test. If we think there might be a leak, we'll run a special U/V dye through the system or use a "sniffer." 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 1985 Mercury Cougar’s air conditioner is being serviced, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. To start this process, a technician will flush out the old refrigerant from your vehicle’s A/C system. Then, they’ll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Mercury guidelines. Finally, we’ll recharge the A/C system with new refrigerant and once the technician tests the cool blast for themselves, you’re all set. Our technicians are trained to efficiently perform 1985 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. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could indicate an old ventilation fan, a seal or hose that needs replacing, or mold buildup in your A/C system. If you notice that your A/C system’s air is cold at first, then quickly goes warm, this can mean there’s a malfunctioning compressor clutch, a leak, or a blown fuse. What about those (somewhat unpleasant!) smells coming through the A/C vents in your 1985 Mercury Cougar? You could have a moldy evaporator case, or you may simply need a new cabin air filter installed. Our technicians will work to solve your A/C problems to the best of their ability. Don’t sweat it — we’re here to help you chill out again in your Cougar.

Questions About 1985 Mercury Cougar A/C Systems

  • How do I make my Cougar air conditioning colder? Park in the shade whenever you can, and use a reflective sunshade in the windshield when you’re parked. If you’re the only one in the car, close all the vents except the ones that point toward you. Give the system the final boost it needs with an A/C performance check and recharge from Firestone Complete Auto Care.
  • 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.
  • What causes A/C system leaks? 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.
  • Does my Cougar A/C run on gas? Your Cougar’s A/C uses some power from the engine to run. So, while your air conditioning system may not directly use gasoline as a fuel source, using the A/C can indirectly affect your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
  • What does it mean if the A/C in my Cougar smells like vinegar? If a vinegar-like odor comes from your A/C, bacteria growth could be the culprit. Moisture accumulation in the air conditioning system of your Cougar creates a breeding environment for microorganisms.
  • Why does my Cougar’s A/C only work when the car is moving? There could be issues with one or more components in the air conditioning or electrical system. Your Cougar may have a faulty cooling fan or low refrigerant.
  • Who offers Cougar A/C repair near me? When you need your Cougar air conditioning system repaired or inspected, trust Firestone Complete Auto Care. Schedule an appointment at our A/C repair shop near you.