1996 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 1996 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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A/C Repair Service for Your Mercury Cougar

There’s nothing worse than cranking your car air conditioner on a hot day — and discovering it’s broken. 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 — that’s who! We’ve got experience with Mercury vehicles, and our trained technicians can identify and repair issues with 1996 Mercury A/C systems. 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 1996 Mercury Cougar’s A/C system to see if repair work is required. This check includes a visual inspection, performance test, and pressure and leak test. If any signs point to a possible leak, we’ll send a special U/V dye through the system, or use something called a “sniffer.” A “sniffer” isn’t a technician with a good nose! It’s a machine that’s used on different parts of your Mercury Cougar A/C system to detect any refrigerant fumes that might be leaking out from the system. If your system has a leak, we can get it fixed.

Recharge the A/C in Your Cougar

When we perform an A/C repair on your 1996 Mercury Cougar, 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 use Mercury’s specifications to evacuate the system. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, and after one final test to be sure the system is cooling properly, you're ready to get back on the road. We want you to be comfortable in your car, so we train our technicians to perform 1996 Mercury Cougar A/C recharges.

Common Mercury Cougar A/C Problems

Hot air is a common Mercury Cougar A/C problem, but it’s not the only issue you might encounter. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could be caused by mold or mildew buildup, a loose hose, an old ventilation fan, or a compromised seal. If you notice that your A/C system’s air is cold at first, then quickly goes warm, this may suggest a leak, a blown fuse, or a damaged compressor clutch. What about those (somewhat unpleasant!) smells coming through the A/C vents in your 1996 Mercury Cougar? That could be the result of a dirty cabin air filter (an easy fix!) or a moldy evaporator case. Technicians at Firestone Complete Auto Care are ready to help you address your A/C problems. So, chill out. We're here to help you get the blast back in your Cougar’s A/C!

Frequently Asked Questions for 1996 Mercury Cougar A/C Systems

  • Can I make my Cougar air conditioner 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 do I get hot air from my Cougar A/C? Maybe your A/C starts cool but then gets warm. Or maybe it never gets cold in the first place. Either way, your A/C troubles could be traced back to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? A/C system leaks are often due to a combination of age and moisture. Rubber seals and gaskets naturally degrade over time, allowing refrigerant to exit and moisture to enter your Cougar's A/C system.
  •  Does the A/C in my Cougar use gas? Cougar air conditioning systems don’t use gasoline as a direct fuel source. However, they do rely on engine power, which can indirectly affect your vehicle’s gas mileage.
  • What does it mean if the A/C in my Cougar smells like vinegar? Moisture can accumulate on your vehicle’s A/C system components, creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. As this bacteria grows, it can cause the air conditioning system in your Cougar to have a vinegar-like smell.
  • Why does my vehicle have to be moving for my Cougar’s A/C to work? A problem with one or more of your air conditioning or electrical system components could cause the A/C to only work when your Cougar is moving. You may be low on refrigerant, or the cooling fan could be faulty.
  • Who offers Cougar A/C repair near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care has decades of experience inspecting and repairing Cougar air conditioning systems. Schedule an A/C repair appointment at one of our locations near you today.