2008 Ford Explorer Heater Problem

[Jarhead151]

2008 Ford Explorer I turned the heater on and it clicked a few times blows air but does not get hot! Any ideas?

 

[Joey Threesticks]

If the fan is working, I would begin with the easiest step first:

Check your coolant level. Sometimes if the level is low, not enough circulation will occur in the heater core and your heater will be ineffective.

Secondly-if that's not it- you may need to examine your heater core and lines leading to it for clogs and obstructions. That usually requires
you to disassemble part of the dashboard on the passenger side. Not as much fun.

 

[seth21]

clicking to me sounds like the air blend door actuator. It is a little motor in your dash that rotates a flap to decide how much hot or cold air you get.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/air-blend-door-actuator-recap.441187/

 

[Jarhead151]

clicking to me sounds like the air blend door actuator. It is a little motor in your dash that rotates a flap to decide how much hot or cold air you get.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/air-blend-door-actuator-recap.441187/

Thanks it was a pain to put in but fixed the problems! Thanks again!

 

[Michaelwatky]

If the fan is working, I would begin with the easiest step first:

Check your coolant level. Sometimes if the level is low, not enough circulation will occur in the heater core and your heater will be ineffective.

Secondly-if that's not it- you may need to examine your heater core and lines leading to it for clogs and obstructions. That usually requires
you to disassemble part of the dashboard on the passenger side. Not as much fun.

You have a link to a tutorial on how to check that? I'm a visual learner lol

 

[mountaineer2004]

You have a link to a tutorial on how to check that? I'm a visual learner lol

If it's anything like the 3rd gen, it's a huge job. If you're having no heat problems, first check your blend door to ensure it's properly working. Also, disconnect your heater hoses and ensure the heater core is clean by running water through it. Your heat gauge is in the warm zone, correct?