I998 Ford Expedition Heater

Tiny
KAMPKOS104
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  • 1998 FORD EXPEDITION
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
I have no heat, I have noticed very slight temp. Difference when changing the control thermostat. All fuses are good, and all other controls work good.I believe it has to be the blending valve, but can't find it. Fluids are normal, and vehicle is running at normal temp. Range.
Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 11:26 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the thermostat, heater control valve, heater core and air blend door-
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 11:34 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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With the engine at full operating temp, locate the 2 heater hoses where they go into the firewall and feel them to see if they are both hot to the touch. If not too hot to hold, then you have to look at the actual engine temp and if that is up, if it is, then your looking at a restricted heater core.
If you find that they are both too hot to hold, then the heat in that vehicle is controlled by a blend door that regulates heated air flow. It is operated by an electric motor/actuator. The problem can be that the actuator is stripped or inoperative or the door itself could be damaged. This is what needs to be determined by examining the actuator and see if it is responding to heat change commands or not.
If they are both not too hot to hold on to, then you either have a restricted heater core or the system is not completely full and getting air pockets for some reason.
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 11:47 PM
Tiny
FIXITMR
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You might also want to check this place out for info. Www. Heatertreater. Net/
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:27 AM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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That link doesn't go anywhere
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:29 AM

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