Don't have any heat inside the passenger cabin

Tiny
LISAWILHELM
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  • 2000 FORD ESCORT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
2000 Escort ZX2. No inside heat. Blower works, air works, fan works. There is a cord/hose with an end piece that should attach to something under the dash that has come loose and fell down and hangs over the gas peddle.I need to figure out if this could be the problem the heat doesn't work. It's blowing out cold air.
Also car is sluggish at pulling out. Not sure if O2 sensor.
Friday, October 10th, 2014 AT 10:49 AM

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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 they are both hot, 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.
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Friday, October 10th, 2014 AT 11:21 AM

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