Heater not blowing hot air?

Tiny
GLYNNDALE
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
I have heat but it doesn't get very hot, I have flushed the heater core, but only get very tiny particles, and not much of them.
What is the best solution for this?
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 AT 10:40 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi,

Is the engine temperature reaching operating temperature? If not, you may need to replace the thermostat.

Here is a link you may find of interest:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

Next, with the engine warm, turn the heater on high and allow it to operate for a few minutes. Shut the engine and feel both of the heater core hoses. Both should be hot. The return will be slightly cooler but not much.

If they are both lukewarm, then coolant isn't circulating properly in the heater core. When you flush it, does it flow properly? Did you backflush it as well?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-heater-works

If both hoses are hot, then we need to check the blend door actuator for operation. The blend door actuator is what determines what temperature the air entering the vehicle is. It is located under the dash.

Here is one more link you may find helpful. Note, it does discuss blend air door actuators. Some are electric and others vacuum-operated. The ones on your vehicle are electric.

Let me know as much as you can so I can better direct you.

Take care,

Joe
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