I found a Crossfire at a Lincoln-Mercury dealer in Orlando with reasonably low miles (30,000) and at a great price ($14,250) and in a color that matches my wife's eyes (aero blue). However, during the test the a/c would only blow cold when cruising down the road - at a stoplight it would blow cool, not cold, and you could feel that it wasn't removing the humidity. The car drove great, no nicks or scratches, very clean.

I returned to the dealer and explained the a/c needs servicing and if they want to consummate the deal that must be fixed. Salesguy said no problem, Monday we will fix. Completed all paperwork, told him I will bring it back Monday, and drove one block and noticed the temp gauge was pegged at the *hot* end. Went back,told him what was happening, and left the car for the techs to diagnose and fix on Monday.

Question - what would cause the a/c to act like this, and what might cause the overheating? I have to assume the a/c problem is linked to the overheating issue.

BTW, the car is frackin' awesome to drive! Just wish it was sitting in my driveway right now......