Depending on what is meant by "heater control", the ashtray may not have to come out.
If it's referring to the temperature blend door actuator motor (the most common climate control failure on Windstars), only the radio is suggested to be pulled. Even that is optional to make it easier.
Hang on a minute and I'll run out and check on the ashtray thing... (insert elevator music here)...
Okay I'm back.
The ashtray / beverage holder is held in with 2 7mm screws - you'll have to bend over and look into the dark corners on each side to spot them.
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The "Related Question" below is an extensive discussion on the 1999-2003 temperature control valve / heater control valve. It is likely the information will be similar to the 1997 / 1998 Windstar
There are 3 primary questions about Windstar heating & cooling problems: * Temperature blend door actuator motor replacement * Heater core replacement * Various causes of 'no heat' problems See "Related Questions" below for links
If your van is equipped with the rear climate control heating/cooling option, then YES, there are two heater cores.See "Related Questions" below for more
This "flap" is the temperature blend door which directs air over & through the heater core.The "Related Questions" below are intended to help explain some of the basics of Windstar heating/cooling functions and terminology.That should help in the investigation of the specific problem on the vehicle, and ultimately leading to a fix.Start with the "Where is the heater control valve located on a Ford Windstar" question and then move on to the "What could cause a Windstar to have no heat - or not be able to adjust the temperature"
The radiator cooling fans are turned on when the heater control is set to defrost.This makes for better and more effective defrosting of the windshield
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15.0 liters ( 15.9 quarts ) according to the 2001 Ford Windstar Owner Guide - cooling system capacity with rear heater
It does not have a heater control valve.It does not have a heater control valve.
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A blocked heater hose could cause a leak. A stopped up heater core could as well. Or the connector in the Windstar could be cracked.
Replacement of the heater core on a 1993 Mazda Protege is going to first require the removal of the entire dashboard. Once that is removed then the heater control box will need to be removed and disassembled in order to get access to the heater core inside.