It could be a blown 30 amp blower fuse, it could be a bad resistor pack, it could be a bad fan motor or it could be a faulty relay.
It sounds like you have a bad heater core. I would recommend replacing it.
Dash has to come out to access it. This job is so involved that even vereran mechanics cringe at a heater core removal.
how do you chance a serpentine belt on a 1996 ford escort
Where is the computer located in a Ford Escort?
On my '93 ford escort 1.9L, it is located under the dash, behind the heater control assembly.
heater will not blow on a 1996 ford contour
No, it won't.
the transmission fluid for a 1996 ford escort is type MA.
No. The 97 is a third generation escort and the 96 is a second generation escort.
Most likely it would be a blown fuse in the fuse block.
The heater valve is located inside the heater box.
yes