It is most certainly a broken blend door. Typically to fix this problem, a mechanic will disassemble the entire dash, and replace the plenum box. Unfortunately this is an expensive fix because it is labor and parts intensive. There is a DIY solution called heatertreater. They provide instructions on how to access the blend door by removing the glove box, and replacing the blend door without removing the dash and plenum assembly. Broken blend doors are a common problem among Ford explorers, and most heating and A/C issues in late model Ford explorers are directly caused by a malfunctioning blend door.
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Check HeaterTreater.net for information on the Explorer HVAC system.
Do a Google search on Ford Explorer blend door , there are lots of articles and some videos
I just bought my heater core for my 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 Sport for $60.00(Plus Tax) but I was surfing the web and found that you can order it in line with SPI or STANT from $29.00 to 32.00 plus shipping. Good Luck
Check the following items............... 1. A/C heater controller. 2. A/C heater controller doors.
The Mazda truck uses the same heater plenum as the Ford Explorer. Check the Explorer information on www.heatertreater.net for diagnostic and repair information. cgallen
The relay is located in a black box behind the right front headlight,right under the heater hose
You have a leak in the heater core. The heater core is the only place that radiator water enters the truck cab, and both foggy windows and antifreeze odor are common indicators.
How do i change the heater core on a 1997 ford e150
because it's a 1997 ford explorer
It sounds like your heater core may need to be flushed after time sediment may build up and block the flow of coolant through the heater core
There is also a electic control moter on top of your hear inside your cab controls your heat check and see if that is working ,that is what i found out that was wrong with mine
you have an airlock