1999 Ford Taurus Heater

1999 FORD TAURUS
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PATBOGARD
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Heater problem
1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 85000 miles
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The heater was not working (blows air, but not heated air) and I had the heater coil (core) replaced. By next winter, the heater was not working again. Goodyear said that part in a Taurus goes out all the time and will need to be replaced nearly every year. Is this true?
Feb 7, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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ED ARMES
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Water pump impellor may be disentigrating and not pushing enough water through the system. ( Ford had water pump problems on V6.) This bad flow allows sludge deposites to buid up and plug the heater cores. ( Will also lead to overheating and blown head gaskets ). The heater core is bad if it leaks. Unnecessary to replace if you disconnect the heater hoses and flush it out in both directions with garden hose :shock: until water runs clear.
Feb 18, 2008 at 9:28 AM
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