1991 Ford Explorer heater control valve

Tiny
LENAPEANDPROUD
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Heater problem
1991 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i have a 91 explorer with a 4.0 and the heater blows cold. The fluid level is good, I replaced the thermostat, and someone told me it might be the heater control valve. Can you tell me where its at? And can it go bad?
Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 6:13 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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First check the hoses going to the heater core are getting hot ? if they are hot check cables to blend door ?

INSUFFICIENT HEAT
Ensure cooling system is operating properly. Check for heater system hoses and core for coolant flow. Check for loose or misaligned cable to temperature blend door.


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Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 6:22 PM
Tiny
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Check heater core hoses if both are hot, if not the heater core need to be flushed as a 1st step
these are the steps
WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP UNDER ANY CONDITIONS WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE COOLING SYSTEM OR ENGINE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. TO AVOID HAVING SCALDING HOT COOLANT OR STEAM BLOW OUT OF THE COOLING SYSTEM OR DEGAS BOTTLE, USE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP FROM A HOT COOLING SYSTEM OR DEGAS BOTTLE. WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED, THEN WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP AND TURN IT SLOWLY UNTIL PRESSURE BEGINS TO RELEASE. STEP BACK WHILE THE PRESSURE IS RELEASED FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN CERTAIN ALL PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED, PRESS DOWN ON THE PRESSURE CAP (STILL WITH A CLOTH), TURN AND REMOVE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP.
Engine cool
lower the coolant level
Locate the two hoses running to the heater core
disconnect them at the engine side leaving hoses connected to heater core throw the firewall
use garden water hose and compressed air if possible
run the water and follow by air throw one side and out the other and vice versa
do that two to three times watching what leaving the heater core you are looking for the good flow and clear water to run throw
reconnect hoses
top off coolant system
good luck
let me know
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Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 7:25 PM

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