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The temperature valve actuator is located on the front of the heater case
Assuming the "actuator" being asked about is the one for the temperature blend door...See "Related Questions" below for lots of detailed information / instructions on replacing
In the trunk, I think
The temperature blend actuator is located behind the dash assembly. Unfortunately the entire dsah assembly must be removed to gain access to it.
Where is the blend door actuator located on a 2005 malibu
If "temperature control" means the device that adjusts the heating/cooling temperature, that would be the temperature blend door actuator motor.See "Related Questions" below for more about that and other Taurus / Sable heating problems and fixes
The temperature blend door and actuator is located in the HVAC box which is located behind the dash assembly. The dash assembly must be removed to gain access to the temp blend door actuator for replacement.
The temperature blend door actuator is almost straight behind the radio.See "Related Questions" below for detailed instructions on replacing the actuator.
The little motor that drives the temperature blend door is pretty much behind the radio.See "Related Questions" below for lots more about replacing it, and volumes of additional information about Taurus Sable heating systems & fixes
It's a temp blend door and actuator, and it is located behind the dash assembly, connected to the HVAC box. The dash assembly needs to come out to access the blend door actuator.
Temperature blend actuator motors price around $45-80.Lots of after-market alternatives to the Ford dealership.
This sounds like a temperature blend door problem - with the door stuck in the heat position. See "Related Questions" below for information on Taurus/Sable blend door actuator motors and blend doors