Universal Air RD2204C A/C Accumulator

Universal Air RD2204C A/C Accumulator

The Universal Air RD2204C is an A/C accumulator for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is used in the HVAC refrigerant circuit to help manage moisture and liquid refrigerant before it reaches the rest of the system.

Key Features

• Brand: Universal Air Accumulator line
• Part number: RD2204C
• Category: HVAC A/C accumulator / receiver drier
• Direct fit coverage for select Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar applications
• Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A
• Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A

Detailed Description

Universal Air’s Accumulator line focuses on replacement components for automotive air conditioning systems. The RD2204C is built for vehicles that use an accumulator-style HVAC layout, including 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar. If you are searching for an A/C accumulator for Ford Contour or Mercury Mystique service work, RD2204C provides the correct fitment reference for those applications.

This part number, RD2204C, is a fitment-specific replacement for the listed vehicles and should be matched to the vehicle’s original A/C system configuration before ordering.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or saturated A/C accumulator
• Restoring refrigerant circuit moisture control
• Addressing poor cooling caused by internal accumulator restriction
• Correcting A/C service issues on Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, and model against the fitment list before installation. Inspect the surrounding A/C components for contamination or damage before replacing the accumulator, and confirm the system is evacuated and recharged according to the vehicle service procedure. The RD2204C should be installed only on the applications listed above.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air supplies replacement HVAC components for automotive A/C service, and the RD2204C is cataloged for the exact Ford and Mercury applications shown here. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.