6.3
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $260
- Average Mileage:
- 94,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 12 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- replace heater switch in dash (2 reports)
- replace heater flap arm (1 reports)
- replaced cracked heater knob (1 reports)
- replaced heater switch in dash and heat/cool motor (1 reports)
Only heater issue I had so far was the dang heater knob was broke. Pulled it off and it was split in back. I had to go through a bunch and never found one without a crack till a friend totaled his F150 and gave me both of his.
Replaced knob and works fine now.
Once in a great while it smells like antifreeze in the truck but i'm not messing with it until I notice a loss of fluid or a wet spot.
- ludedude25, Dunkirk, IN, US
It is a very common problem according to many sites that I have found. I think that Ford should have a recall on this. It is estimated to take eight hours repair time at the dealer...this SUCKS!
- Carl W., Chrleston, SC, US
fan switch only works on high speed fan.air works fine no heat.
- jimpappas, Pompano Beach, FL, US
I�m having the same issue now. AC works fine but no heat!!
- Shane B., Little Elm, TX, US
They replaced the dash heater switch under warranty (I replaced in November of 2005) - but it also needed the heat/cool motor for $80.00 and $12 labor. It mixes the cold and hot air. Working fine now.
- wickend, Hyde Park, VT, US
The A/C works fine but the heater blows cold air. I live in Houston so I only found out when this winter though it did work last year. I suspect it is the flapper that closes the outside air or directs the air over the heater coils. I am having trouble finding it as it is congested under the dash. I may have to get the Chilton repair manual, so this may take a few months to repair.
Update from Feb 4, 2011: I fixed this problem, the hot/cold knob on the dash was broken and not turning the thermostat control. I glued it temporary and had to lubricate the control inside the dash to turn as it had gotten gumed up and stuck. Thanks for all the help. By pulling it straight out you can look at the platic knob and see it it is broken.
- Mark R., Houston, TX, US
Just need help getting some hot air to blow
- gunnyake, Powell, TN, US
Well I pulled out the heater switch or regulator it moves a flap from outside air to engine compartment well the flap has a plastic piece that goes over the regulator the sleeve itself had dry rotted and shattered in many pieces you will only discover this if you take the motor regulator out from under the dash not an easy job since all manuals say you need to take out entire dash to do it. They are right if you need to replace this flap but to discover it no need to. Just go slow and be flexible... I am still looking for a replacement arm to fix this with no luck.... ken
- kenpowell36, Pensacola, FL, US
The A/C works fine; just no heat when I turn the switch on the dashboard. Took it to the Ford dealer who insisted it was a bad heater core. I authorized him to replace it. Guess what? It didn't fix the problem! I thought it would be a bad switch or some sort of mixing valve problem. The dealer really took me for a ride by using a hit-or miss approach to problem solving. Dealer could not find problem. Mountain View Ford, Chattanooga, TN..... don't even think of getting your Ford fixed there.
- rharris, Hixson, TN, US
This is the second time in under a year that this switch has gone bad. Not sure if it is a fluke or what.
- wickend, Hyde Park, VT, US
fan worked but just blew cold air. Remote control behind temperature dashboard switch no longer working. Don't know why it would fail now. Had to wait till the winter!
- wickend, Hyde Park, VT, US
I think Ford Motor Co has fallen, and failed its customer base, they are just slapping their vehicles together as fast as they can, just to make a profit. Ford Motor Co. need to remember they need to have repeat customers to stay in business and I'm not talking about thier repair shops, I'm talking about people buying new vehicles. I thought thier motto was "JOB NUMBER ONE", I just don't see it anymore.
- burkholderpa, Lancaster, PA, US