Universal Air RD7157C A/C Accumulator

Universal Air RD7157C A/C Accumulator

The Universal Air RD7157C is an A/C accumulator for factory-installed air conditioning systems on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is listed for older barb-fitting applications and specific OE-style HVAC layouts, including Mustang, Thunderbird, Cougar, Continental, Mark VII, Capri, Marquis, and LTD models.

Key Features

• Part number RD7157C from Universal Air Accumulator line
• A/C accumulator for HVAC systems with factory-installed air conditioning
• Application-specific fitment for older Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms
• Listed for barb-fitting and old-design accumulator configurations
• Compatible with select R-134a A/C system applications where noted

Fitment Details

• Fits 1987-1992 Ford Mustang, N/A, with Barb Fittings; with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1983-1984 Ford Mustang, N/A, with Barb Fittings; with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1986-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A, Accumulator
• Fits 1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird, N/A, with Barb Fittings; with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1985-1988 Mercury Cougar, N/A, with Barb Fittings; with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1986-1987 Lincoln Continental, N/A, with Barb Fittings; with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Capri, N/A, with R-134a A/C System; with Barb Fittings; with Factory Installed A/C; Without Hose Assembly; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, N/A, with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1982-1985 Lincoln Continental, N/A, Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1984-1985 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A, Old Design; Accumulator
• Fits 1983-1984 Ford LTD, N/A, with Factory Installed A/C; Old Design; Accumulator

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or damaged A/C accumulator
• Restoring refrigerant control in older HVAC systems
• Addressing poor cooling performance caused by accumulator wear
• Repairing factory A/C systems on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles
• Matching OE-style barb-fitting accumulator applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s A/C layout, fitting style, and model-year application before ordering. This RD7157C listing is tied to specific factory-installed systems and old-design accumulator configurations, so matching the original part style is important for proper fitment. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air’s Accumulator line is cataloged for direct application matching across the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Use the confirmed fitment data to select the correct RD7157C for the intended A/C system.