1997 Ford Taurus my heater blows cold air

126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DOITMYDAMNSELF
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after my car heats up i turn on the heat and for approx. 3 minutes i have stong pumping heat. After that the heat disapates yet the air continues to blast out (but it feels more like the a/c than the heater). My coolant level is fine and i have no leaks (that i can see). I've checked the carpet i've checked under the car too....but nothing. What could be causing this? how do i fix it?
Nov 18, 2008 at 9:26 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Possible thermostat failure.
Heater core could also be faulty.
Is your temp. gauge going to about 1/2 ?
Nov 18, 2008 at 5:26 PM
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