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1996 Ford Taurus the heater blows cold air only I changed themostat flushed heater core tested all electrical.?
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∙ 12y ago
This question was just split off from the "No-heat" question below - which includes diagnostics and trouble-shooting for so much more than just flushing and the thermostat.
For example:
- Temperature blend door actuator motor - a common failure with Ford products and likely to be the problem here
- Temperature blend door broken or binding.
See "Related Questions" below
AnswerI'm assuming it did this before you changed the thermostat too. If not, maybe you installed the thermostat upside down. If all is well I'd suspect your heater control valve. As I recall it's vacuume operated so check the vacuume line for cracks/breaks. etc.you might wanna think about replacing your heater core. I've had this in the past and it meant the heater core died. after replacing it, it worked just fine. it can die without blowing anti-freeze foul smelling smoke everywhere. that just means it cracked. i get warm air, but LOTS of smoke lol. it could also be that your water is not circulating right. have you checked your water level? if you do not have a full radiator, it will NOT blow hot air. I've had many problems with cars in my life. any more questions on Taurus/sable, feel free to ask me.
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