An automobile's heater that blows only cold air could either be a faulty thermostat or, more likely, a faulty heater core. A trip to a mechanic or shop that specializes in radiator and cooling system repair should be able to diagnose and repair any problems.
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You are likely in an antarctic region.
You probably have a bad thermostat.
You may be low on coolant, or the thermostat is stuck open, or the heater core is plugged up, or the temp blend door is broken.
I assume your car heater is blowing cold air, when the heater is on. It seems that, you have air on your coolant. that air pockets blocks the cooland to travel through your heater. it may be a sign of a bigger problem such as blown head gasket in the old cars, such acura legend
Low coolant? Wrong thermostat temperature range? Heater core plugged,restricted or airbound? Water pump not circulating coolant? Temperature control cable not adjusted properly?
Mercury Mountaineers have a "blend" door in the heater box. It is probably malfunctioning. You can find more info by searching for Ford + "blend door" or "no Heat"
See "Related Questions" below for a complete discussion on possible causes and more importantly: fixes
The most common issue is the heater / climate control valve. This can usually be tested in dual mode and checking for change in air circulation.
under low temperatures, this > > equipment automatically starts and i can hear it running; the problem is > > that when i stop the car, i feel a very bed smell, ... I've noticed it occasionally, but not the smell > getting inside the car - my TiD has the ACC heater so maybe this stops > it. Do you have ACC or a manual heater
The AC and heater are completely different subsystems. The heater relies on heat generated by the engine and circulated by the engine coolant (radiator fluid) while the AC uses a belt driven compressor and separate fluids. Their only normal commonalities are the blower motor (which you said works), the ducting and the control head.
It could be low coolant or it could be that the water pump impellers are rusted or worn through.