A/C blows out defroster

FORD AEROSTAR
291,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALANDDAVIS
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My A/C is blowing out the defroster vents, not the dashboard vents. Help!
Aug 16, 2008 at 2:10 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi alanddavis,

You need to check the vent linkages and adjustment. Is the control adjusted to the correct position?
Aug 16, 2008 at 10:20 PM
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ALANDDAVIS
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I'm pretty sure the linkage is okay, but I'll try to check it. Thanks.
Aug 18, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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STRAILER
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check the vacuum source tube, it is probably broken causing the vent to stay in the defrost position.
Sep 16, 2008 at 5:18 PM
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ALANDDAVIS
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Thanks. I found a little critter had made a home in the blower motor. I pulled out a nest and had to repair the vacuum hose. It's working fine now.
Sep 16, 2008 at 6:10 PM
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