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You are getting a strong smell of coolant in your 1993 Taurus and Steam coming out of your defroster vent's is this a Heater core Issue?
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∙ 14y ago
Those certainly are the key indicators of a leaking heater core.
See "Related Questions" below - not only the one for the 1986-1995 Taurus/Sables, but read through the 1996-1999 heater core question - some of the information is relevant to the earlier generation too.
Note: I've done this - my 1987 wagon - tough job, but certainly doable. Be sure to do your stretching exercises before starting - lots of contortions and bending.
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Heater not working probably?
Check the coolant level. My 2000 Ford Taurus has a constant flow cooling system and the heater will not work if the coolant level is too low.
Why won't my heater blow hot after a coolant flush and changing of the thermostat in a 2000 Taurus?
probably the heater core is clogged
Where is the heater control valve on a Ford Taurus located?
The Taurus does not have a heater control valve. Coolant flows through the core at all times. Be sure to review the "Related Question" below for much more about Taurus temperature controls
Why is there no heat and the heater gauge is running hot in my 1996 Ford Taurus?
Low coolant? Thermostat not opening?
96 Ford Taurus is overheating and heater does not work?
Check the coolant in the 96 Taurus. Check to insure that the thermostat is working properly, and that the water pump is working.
Why is there no heat in a 1996-1999 Taurus - Sable when the coolant flows constantly?
The heater core could be clogged up.
Heater core coolant overflow sable 1996?
Do you mean that your heater core is leaking coolant ? That would mean that the heater core is clogged. The heater core is like a mini-rad, if it is clogged it leaks.AnswerNo, there is not an overflow tube/outlet on the heater core.See "Related Questions" below for more about Taurus / Sable heating/cooling systems.
What would cause the heater in a 1997 Taurus not to work even after you drained the radiator changed thermostat and added new coolant?
the heater core could be pluged or the heater control valve is stuck closed
What to check for defroster on 1998 taurus that takes about 45 minutes to defrost; air flow strong; coolent level fine; air cabin filter new?
heater core may be partly plugged .
Why does your heater in your 2001 Ford Taurus not get very warm?
either low coolant or a thermostat stuck openSee "Related Questions" below for much more trouble-shooting and diagnostics for Taurus/Sable "no heat" problems...
What kind of coolant to use in a Ford Taurus?
The recommended coolant type for a Ford Taurus is the green coolant. There are several different brands such as Prestone.
What is the problem with my Defroster blows cold air but the vent and heater blows nothing in your 1999 Ford Taurus?
Could this be 2 separate problems?Stuck in defrost modeNo heatSee "Related Questions" below for more about both
