To diagnose heater failure on a Taurus or Sable, start by checking the coolant level and ensuring it is sufficient, as low coolant can cause heating issues. Next, inspect the thermostat to see if it is stuck open or closed, which can affect the engine's ability to heat the cabin. Additionally, examine the heater core for blockages or leaks, and ensure the heater control settings and blend door actuators are functioning correctly. If these components are all in working order, further electrical or control system diagnostics may be required.
If "heater coil" is just another term for "Heater core", then yes, most all cars have them.See "Related Questions" below for tons of information about Taurus / Sable heater cores.
You run the engine till warm then look underneath and see if the pump is leaking. A faulty pump leak is very visible in Taurus/Sable.
The heatercore itself is more centered under the dash.The blower motor is behind the glovebox.See "Related Questions" below for an excellent write-up on the 1986-1995 Taurus / Sable heater core
The heater core could be clogged up.
The "Related Questions" below provide a comprehensive trouble-shooting guide to Taurus/Sable heating problems - particularly the inability to adjust the temperature and flushing a heater core.
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.
Assuming you're referring to the heater core, see "Related Questions" below for tons of detailed information about Taurus/Sable heating systems...
No one knows if:The heater is NOT blowing - or blowing on high speed only, or... The heater IS blowing, but the air is NOT hotEither way, the "Related Questions" below will get you started
No, a Generation 2 (1992-1995) Taurus/Sable Windshield will NOT fit a Generation 3 (1996-1999) Ford Taurus/Sable.
You look under the pump and see if it's leaking. It's very obvious if it is.
(This answer Covers the "Generation 3" 1996-1999 Series Ford Motor Company Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable.)Common issues on these vehicles includeMalfunctioning Transmission*Headgasket Failure*Camshaft position sensor and syncronizer failure (Vulcan equipped models)**Transmission Range Sensor Failure**Sagging rear end*Fogging or "crazed" headlight housings*-**Clogged Heater Core*Hard to access sparkplugs on the Duratec/DOHC engine* Denotes problems due to lack of maintenance.**Denotes problems incurred due to age.
either low coolant or a thermostat stuck openSee "Related Questions" below for much more trouble-shooting and diagnostics for Taurus/Sable "no heat" problems...