Heater producing enough heat? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

msams89 · 02-08-2007, 09:48 PM

Hi,

I just picked up my '07 Explorer last Friday. I must say this is a nice vehicle. I do have to remark on the heater. When I have it set to blow only on my feet, it feels as if it is hardly coming out. Is this correct?

As I recall, my '04 Explorer could chase you out of there. The new one won't.

TIA.

shaker1 · 02-09-2007, 12:05 AM

My V-6 generates heat very quickly and it gets plenty hot. With the temps here around -5 it will be fully warmed up in less than 5 minutes.

However, if it is set to "floor only" it seems rather weak. But the center dash vents will get plenty hot.

msams89 · 02-09-2007, 07:02 AM

Thanks for the reply. I'll give the center vents a shot this morning.

Mine is a V8 by the way. I don't think that should matter too much.

BBinNH · 02-09-2007, 10:11 AM

I have an 2006 w/V8, and I have noticed the same thing - not enough heat on floor when just set to floor

V8Pete · 02-12-2007, 12:16 PM

Here, too. I notice I also have to crank the temp dial to at least 12:00.

oconnells · 02-14-2007, 08:55 AM

I have also noticed the same thing. I think the problem is that unlike other cars I've owned the heat is coming from further down the side of the center console, and not from vents closer to the firewall where your feet normally are. My wife in the passenger seat will generally keep her feet closer to the car seat, and complains that it gets very hot.

shaker1 · 02-15-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by oconnells

...I think the problem is that unlike other cars I've owned the heat is coming from further down the side of the center console, and not from vents closer to the firewall where your feet normally are...

That is exactly what I think too! Also, the dash vents closest to the doors are kind of weak for some reason.

steve6534 · 02-22-2007, 10:01 PM

Has anyone else with the automatic climate control noticed that after the cabin is in the set temperature range the lower console (floor) vents continue to blow warm air softly but the window defrost vents blow ice cold air ? This is pretty annoying as your arm starts to freeze ! I wasn't sure if this was a design thing or if I have something wrong going on.

Steve

*trucku* · 02-22-2007, 10:24 PM

I used to have weak heat or air out of the center console going to the back. My wife and daughter was either never getting enough heat or cold.When working on my truck and pulled the console and noticed the foam they used to but up two pieces of ducting shrunk pretty good and moved. So I was loosing air into the center console. I stuffed all the open seams with rolled up napkins (what I had at moment) and air out the back is great. Maybe this could be the same issue??? I know its a new truck maybe the something is loose and air is escaping someplace else.

my half cent...

steve6534 · 02-23-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by trucku

I used to have weak heat or air out of the center console going to the back. My wife and daughter was either never getting enough heat or cold.When working on my truck and pulled the console and noticed the foam they used to but up two pieces of ducting shrunk pretty good and moved. So I was loosing air into the center console. I stuffed all the open seams with rolled up napkins (what I had at moment) and air out the back is great. Maybe this could be the same issue??? I know its a new truck maybe the something is loose and air is escaping someplace else.

my half cent...

In my case I don't think this is the issue. The air is definitely coming from the system (blows harder when the fan speed is increased) and the air is warm before the truck is warmed up inside. It almost acts as if there's an additional blend door just for the defrost vents.

Steve

02-08-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
msams89 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cincinnati, OH '04 XLT, '07 XLT ironman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	Heater producing enough heat? Hi, I just picked up my '07 Explorer last Friday. I must say this is a nice vehicle. I do have to remark on the heater. When I have it set to blow only on my feet, it feels as if it is hardly coming out. Is this correct? As I recall, my '04 Explorer could chase you out of there. The new one won't. TIA.

02-09-2007, 10:11 AM	#4
BBinNH Wannabe Elite Explorer Exeter NH 2006 XLT Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs	Heat on floor I have an 2006 w/V8, and I have noticed the same thing - not enough heat on floor when just set to floor

02-12-2007, 12:16 PM	#5
V8Pete Wannabe Elite Explorer Cupertino, CA '06 XLT 2WD V8 Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 144 Vehicle Specs	Here, too. I notice I also have to crank the temp dial to at least 12:00. __________________ '06 XLT 2WD V8, Gibson exhaust, K&N drop-in, modified airbox, TSW Bremma 18 x 8s, Toyo Proxes S/T II 255/60s, '02 XLT rocker moldings, debadged '06 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Sold at 182K miles: '96 XLT V8 2WD, bunch o' mods

02-14-2007, 08:55 AM	#6
oconnells Wannabe Elite Explorer Chesapeake, VA 07 XLT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	I have also noticed the same thing. I think the problem is that unlike other cars I've owned the heat is coming from further down the side of the center console, and not from vents closer to the firewall where your feet normally are. My wife in the passenger seat will generally keep her feet closer to the car seat, and complains that it gets very hot. __________________ 2007 Explorer XLT(Redfire Metalic with appearance package) 1999 Ford Mustang GT Conv.

02-22-2007, 10:24 PM	#9
trucku Elite Explorer Queens, New York 2002 Explorer XLS 4.0 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,969 Vehicle Specs	I used to have weak heat or air out of the center console going to the back. My wife and daughter was either never getting enough heat or cold.When working on my truck and pulled the console and noticed the foam they used to but up two pieces of ducting shrunk pretty good and moved. So I was loosing air into the center console. I stuffed all the open seams with rolled up napkins (what I had at moment) and air out the back is great. Maybe this could be the same issue??? I know its a new truck maybe the something is loose and air is escaping someplace else. my half cent... __________________ 2002 XLS 4.0 SOHC 4x4. Frantz Bypass filter, Mobil 1 5W30.Perma-cool dual remote (2 full flow PureOne PL30001). Perma-cool remote transmission filter (Pure One PL30001). Scanguage II, Sunpro Oil Pressure Guage Gen 4 mirrors "The More Complex The Mind, The Greater The Need For The Simplicity Of Play"

02-09-2007, 12:05 AM	#2
shaker1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Algonquin, IL 2006 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 213 Vehicle Specs	My V-6 generates heat very quickly and it gets plenty hot. With the temps here around -5 it will be fully warmed up in less than 5 minutes. However, if it is set to "floor only" it seems rather weak. But the center dash vents will get plenty hot.

02-09-2007, 07:02 AM	#3
msams89 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cincinnati, OH '04 XLT, '07 XLT ironman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the reply. I'll give the center vents a shot this morning. Mine is a V8 by the way. I don't think that should matter too much.

02-22-2007, 10:01 PM	#8
steve6534 Wannabe Elite Explorer Mount Holly, NJ '06 EB V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 74 Vehicle Specs	Has anyone else with the automatic climate control noticed that after the cabin is in the set temperature range the lower console (floor) vents continue to blow warm air softly but the window defrost vents blow ice cold air ? This is pretty annoying as your arm starts to freeze ! I wasn't sure if this was a design thing or if I have something wrong going on. Steve