What is this part??

[Lifted95X]

I just noticed I have an antifreeze leak under my hood. It's leaking from a plastic part, over by the A/C,by the passengers side firewall, that has like three hoses connected to it, and a vacuum activated solenoid of some sort. If anyone can tell me what this is...it would be greatly appreciated. I want to get a new one but don't know what to ask for.

 

[Longs]

I don't have such a part on my '93, but I'm guessing it's a heater control valve - its function is to keep coolant from flowing through the heater core until the engine warms up.

Go to the auto parts store and ask for a heater control valve for your Ex - you'll then know if it's the right part without actually purchasing it.

 

[01EB5.0]

Hey,
I had the same problem on my 95 back when I bought it 2 years ago.
That is the heat regulator thing. The vaccuum opens and closes a valve as you adjust the temp selector in the truckby pushing and pulling on the diaphram, but that diaphram breaks down, thus causing a leak. Go to ford and tell them you nered the part and I think it was like $20 if I remember right (whichI usually don't) It was not hard to replace, just be sure to catch the coolant that leaks out.

 

[Alec]

yup, should be the heater control valve. You should be able to get the part from Ford and replace it yourself.

 

[Lifted95X]

Thanks a lot for all of your help. I appreciate it.