Heater failure

Tiny
WOODWARB
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  • 2003 FORD F-150
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
After fifteen to twenty minutes of operation the heater stops producing heat. Blower continues to operate normal just no heat. Have replaced thermostat recently but did not help.
Thursday, January 25th, 2018 AT 12:59 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
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With the engine at full operating temperature, locate the two heater hoses where they go into the firewall and feel them to see if they are both hot to the touch. If they are both hot, the heat in that vehicle is controlled by a blend door that regulates heated air flow. It is operated by an electric motor/actuator. The problem can be that the actuator is stripped or inoperative or the door itself could be damaged. This is what needs to be determined by examining the actuator and see if it is responding to heat change commands or not.
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Thursday, January 25th, 2018 AT 3:53 PM

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