Universal Air RE8397C HVAC System Relay

Brand Universal Air RE8397C
Product line Relay
Fits Mercury and Ford · 10 vehicles

HVAC system relay. Controls electrical switching for heating and cooling circuits.

Relay line. A dedicated product line for HVAC electrical control.

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HVAC System Relay for Ford and Mercury Applications

Universal Air Relay RE8397C is an HVAC system relay built for direct-fit service in select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is listed for 1995-2000 Ford Contour and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar applications, making it a focused replacement for climate-control relay service.

Key Features

  • HVAC system relay for automotive climate-control circuits
  • Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, relay
  • Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, relay
  • Universal Air Relay line product
  • Part number RE8397C for application matching

Detailed Description

Universal Air RE8397C is an HVAC system relay used in vehicle heating and air conditioning electrical control circuits. For buyers searching for a Ford Contour HVAC relay or a Mercury Cougar HVAC system relay, this part number provides a direct reference for the listed applications. The Relay product line from Universal Air is organized around replacement electrical components for HVAC service, and RE8397C is identified for the 1995-2000 Ford Contour and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar.

This part cross-references no additional part numbers in the provided data. Use RE8397C when matching the relay to the vehicle’s HVAC system requirements.

Common Issues It Can Address

  • HVAC blower or climate-control relay failure
  • Intermittent heating and air conditioning operation
  • Electrical switching problems in the HVAC circuit
  • No-response conditions when the relay no longer closes properly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the relay location and connector style against the original part before installation. Confirm the vehicle year and model match the listed fitment: 1995-2000 Ford Contour and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar. For best results, compare the original relay part number RE8397C with the removed component before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this component within its Relay line as an HVAC system relay replacement for the listed Ford and Mercury applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering.

This part fits 10 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2002MercuryCougarN/ARelay
2001MercuryCougarN/ARelay
2000FordContourN/ARelay
2000MercuryCougarN/ARelay
1999FordContourN/ARelay
1999MercuryCougarN/ARelay
1998FordContourN/ARelay
1997FordContourN/ARelay
1996FordContourN/ARelay
1995FordContourN/ARelay