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Universal Air CK1518 A/C Compressor Kit
Short Compressor Replacement Kit for Ford and Mercury
Universal Air CK1518 is a Short Compressor Replacement Kit for select Ford and Mercury vehicles with a fixed orifice system. It is built for 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar applications that match the listed configuration notes.
Key Features
- Short Compressor Replacement Kit for HVAC A/C compressor service
- Fits Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar applications with fixed orifice systems
- Complete kit includes CO 101450C, EX 3000C, and RD 2204C
- 3 Eye Style noted for 1995-2000 Ford Contour applications
- Universal Air CK1518 for targeted A/C compressor replacement work
Fitment Details
- Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C, EX 3000C, RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
- Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C, EX 3000C, RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
- Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C, EX 3000C, RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
What It Is Used For
- Replacing a failed A/C compressor kit on a Ford Contour with fixed orifice setup
- Servicing a Mercury Mystique air conditioning system with compressor-related wear
- Addressing cooling loss on a Mercury Cougar with the listed compressor configuration
- Restoring A/C operation after compressor noise, seizure, or poor refrigerant circulation
- Supporting repair of system contamination when compressor replacement is required
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s fixed orifice configuration before ordering. For 1995-2000 Ford Contour applications, confirm the 3 Eye Style note matches the existing setup. The fitment notes also recommend replacing the condenser with a new condenser during service, and the listed application details should be matched exactly to the vehicle before installation.
Quality Assurance
Universal Air CK1518 is cataloged as a dedicated A/C compressor kit for the specified Ford and Mercury applications. Confirm part number CK1518 against the vehicle’s year, make, model, and system notes before installation.
This part fits 50 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mercury | Cougar | Base | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 2002 | Mercury | Cougar | V6 | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 2001 | Mercury | Cougar | Base | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 2001 | Mercury | Cougar | V6 | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 2001 | Mercury | Cougar | S | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | SVT | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | V6 | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mystique | LS | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SVT | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1999 | Mercury | Cougar | V6 | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mystique | LS | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | SVT | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mystique | LS | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1997 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | ||
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Power | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Base | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
| 1996 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | ||
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | LX | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | GL | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | SE | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | GL Sport | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | LX Sport | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; 3 Eye Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Mercury | Mystique | GS | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Mercury | Mystique | GS Spree | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Mercury | Mystique | LS Young America | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit | |
| 1995 | Mercury | Mystique | Base | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 101450C,EX 3000C,RD 2204C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Short Compressor Replacement Kit |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.