1996 Ford Ranger Temperature Control

1996 FORD RANGER
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIGHTYBEAV
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The heater temperature control does not work. It is always full heat (unless max a/c is chosen). Is this most likely a bad rheostat on the panel? Is it something that can be changed out at home?

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Jim
Dec 13, 2007 at 4:09 AM
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98RANGERXLT
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Most likely its a bad sensor and i would change the thermostat while youre at it
Dec 13, 2007 at 12:09 PM
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MIGHTYBEAV
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Thanks, I will figure it out from here, I hope.

Jim
Dec 13, 2007 at 1:22 PM
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This problem is because the temperature blend door actuator is bad, here is the location so you can swap it out which should fix it. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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