1999 Ford Taurus Dash Vents No Air

1999 FORD TAURUS
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VEGASSTEVE777
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This '99 Ford Taurus just started a problem with blowing air out of the correct selected vents. I turn on the air conditioner for either "MAX COLD" or "CLIMATE CONTROL" and instead of it blowing air out of the correct dash vents, It now blows air from either the defroster vents at the windshield, or down at the feet. No matter what I select on the controls, there is no way to get air to blow through the dashs vents. Any idea what might be the trouble??

Thanks, Steve
Jul 6, 2006 at 7:03 AM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Most likely a vacuum issue, maybe a disconnected control hose,,, blowing out the defroster vent is a sure sign,, listen closely for any hissing sounds from behind the a\c control panel,, look up under the glove box and listen,, it may also be the control unit itself..
Jul 6, 2006 at 1:48 PM

Suggested Repair

Check for a vacuum leak or disconnected climate-control vacuum hose. Listen for hissing behind the A/C control panel and under the glove box. The mode control unit itself may also be faulty.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Ford Taurus reports that air no longer comes from the selected dash vents and instead blows from the defroster or floor vents regardless of the control setting. The expert says this commonly indicates a vacuum problem, such as a disconnected control hose, and recommends listening for hissing behind the control panel and under the glove box, while also considering a faulty control unit.

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