heater blows but does not get hot or even warm. 2000 ford taurus where is the heater control valve located

2000 FORD TAURUS
122,000 MILES
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CALLIGIRL
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air conditioner works great but heater will not get even warm.
Nov 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the thermostat, heater core and the air blend door/actuator if its stuck in the cold position
Nov 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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possible causes

low coolant level. heater core clogged, you can tell by feeling the hoses. one would be hot and one would be cold.

blend door motor failure. this is the most common failure.

Roy
Nov 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM
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