2002 Explorer takes forever to heat up

[Scott2008]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. In fact yesterday I bought a 2002 Explorer 4.6L V8 and joined this forum-- yeah!

Anyway, I'm very happy with the explorer except for one little thing. It seems like it takes 30-40 minutes for the cabin to heat up. I test drove a 91 and i was sweating after about 20 min with the heat on full blast.

The temp gauge seems fine; the coolant level is OK; No leaks. Is this possibly a common issue someone else has encountered? Will someone tell me how to troubleshout this? Perhaps all I need is a coolant flush?

Thanks for any feedback! Scott

 

[Donner]

In Wisconsin?

You certainly need an answer on this one... I'll search a little and see if I can help out. Cold as ever out there, you need your heater...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check both heater hoses. Maybe there is a problem with a blocked heater core, bad heater control valve, sticking blend door, stuck thermostat, or low coolant level.

 

[Scott2008]

I can check the thermostat and coolant. Not sure how to check for a blocked heater core or blending door. The car does generate heat. If fact it gets plenty warn in there, just takes a while. I remember the other fords I used to own and I would be sweating with the heat on full blast...??

 

[Scott2008]

You certainly need an answer on this one... I'll search a little and see if I can help out. Cold as ever out there, you need your heater...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

Thanks for checking this out for me, I really appreciate it!

(What a kick-@ss forum)!!!!!!