Thank you very much. Very informative, you made it very easy. What really sucked for me is when I pulled out the last side dash bolt. The dash came crashing down before I saw that you had something propping the dash up. Bent my emergency brake bracket. However, I appreciate you taking the time to show us DIY guys. Saved me a bunch of money.
Excellent video and walkthrough! With your video, I was able to complete this job in 3 hours with the help of my friend, and saved $1000! I was quoted at two different mechanics for 7 hours labor to do this job, and another hundred dollars for the part. Thank you so much! Truth be told, this isn’t a very difficult job once you get the hoses clamped off from the radiator. Just a bit time consuming.
i wished all the shade tree mechanics can make a video as good as your video. i dont need to replace my heater core yet, but its so good to know how to do it
@@bowlerguy426 in the time he spent dicking around with the saw he could have taken out the 2 bolts on the other side, bungied the steering wheel and takin the steering shaft bolt out and just pulled the whole dash off.
Thank you for posting this video, this needs to be done on our car and I feel so much better knowing we could do it ourselves versus spending $1300 for someone else to do it.
$1,300 sounds WAY overpriced. Not sure what all that price includes though. On these cars if you just want the heater core replaced it's usually only $300-500. Me and my dad just did my GFs car. I took all the dash apart to make it easier. In total took us about 6 hours 30 minutes. I did also buy a new water pump (not that it needs one) and a radiator because if the heater core is getting clogged it's a good sign the radiator is pretty clogged to. So replace water pump and radiator also or the heater core will end up clogged in no time
Lol hes a clown. Never do it like this. My god if this is how shops do it then no wonder charge a grand. Go from under the dash dont have to do all this. Clown world mechanic.
I'll be doing mine tomorrow. I like the his video. It tells you everything you need to know. Nothing too difficult, just time consuming. I'll let you know how it turns out. Mine is a 2002 Taurus LX. With over head valves.
Fantastic video ! Perfect step by step instructions ! Only thing different I did was to remove the intake manifold so that I could teach the heater core hoses and while I was at it, I changed those two difficult to reach spark plugs. Thanks for making this video
I was under the impression that this was a nightmare job and cost an arm and a leg to have it done at a shop. You made look a lot easier to do, Time commingling yes.. But worth saving my self 100"s of dollars! Thanks for the Video. Very helpful..
Another way is to remove the upper dash cover, remove 3 screws across the top, pop a cover off each side of the dash and almost remove the 2 screws on the driver's side. Lock the steering wheel, remove the pinch bolt on the steering shaft on the floor and slide the shaft free. On passenger side, disconnect the blower motor, blower resistor connectors and 2 more plugs. Remove the 2 bolts on the side of the dash and slide the entire dash back and set on the seat. Then you have a acre of room to remove the core
Thank you for the video, im a very mechanicallu inclined person but i dont typically work on economy vehicles like this so watching your video made it so much quicker i got the job done in an hour amd a half
Hi Nathan. I had to replace the heater core in an 07, and your video saved me a lot of time and frustration. The only thing I did different, was that I took the plenum loose and moved it out of the way. My big hands couldn't get back in there otherwise.
great video,i have an 04 with little heat,no good in NE,first like yourself i'll try and flush it,but i also bought a heater core just in case,this job doesn't look too bad,your secret of taking a break is a great one,you can't work smartly when you're frustrated,makes a world of difference,thx again for the video.
You do an amazing job of breaking everything down step by step and make it easy to follow.... You saved me about $350 by showing me how to do this... Thank you so much. God bless
I'm glad I found this video. I have to replace mine in a couple of days. Need heat to drive from Oklahoma to California. Thax for the very helpful video.
Very well explained . Thank you for putting the time in to make this video . There's still a lot of old Tauruses in use today, mine is a 2002 with 270,000 miles, no engine work has been done on it except the spark plugs and some vacuum lines. But the exterior 😢...... Plenty of character at the bottom,Rust Belt area 😞
Thank you for taking the time to show use all the steps from big to small. This a 10 over the other u tub's regarding this problem. the other u tub left out some small but important pieces. and steps
Recently gotten a 99 sable gs and I'm thinking about replacing the heatercore ahead of time due to the low miles it has, 122k miles, least i dont need to pay 300-400$ to have someone do it 😂 thank you good sir!
@@FixingWithPassion Thanks again for the tip of getting at the firewall hoses from the driver's side of the engine. I found that a pair of 5" Vise Grips worked very well. I had trouble getting the pax side hose off. So I looped a small rope around it and pulled it off. Eazy peezy! The '03 Taurus I'm working on has a center console. There is no small piece of metal to cut out on this car. However, the center console, (and cd changer if equipped), must be removed FIRST. For this configuration one MUST REMOVE the console. REMOVE THE CONSOLE BEFORE REMOVING ANY OTHER ITEMS FROM THE DASH. And NOTE: Once the center console is removed there is NOTHING to keep the dash from falling when the large bolts are removed. So be ready! Good luck!
Very well documented series of steps, without the "UMMS & AHHs " . As a suggestion, guys might loosen the top bolt on the driver's side & remove the bottom bolt only....that allows the dash to be supported on the loosened bolt as a pivot. You can either rest the passenger's side of the dash on the seat, or use your coffee can rest set up. I am not knocking the method shown in the video, merely indicating an option for supporting the removed dash. Damned good video...Well done!
Perfect video that worked well on my 1999 Gen 3. The Gen 3 doesn't have that bracket that needs to be cut off (mine didn`t at least). The blend door on mine didn't have that spring assembly/lever either (missing???). Getting the clamps off the heater core hose, and prying out the core was one of the harder thing to do!
Wow! That looked pretty easy, thank you for the video, you may have saved me $600. My only problem is having a bad back, it looks like a lot of bending & laying in the floor. But i think i will attempt it, like I said thank you sir & God bless, this was an excellent video.
I've replaced the water pump and thermostat on my 2001 ford tauras and it still keeps overheating and it's not a blown head gasket, theres no water in the oil or no water dripping from tail pipe so I'm hoping this will fix it.
Radiator is Failing, A common sign that something is wrong with the radiator is when your engine starts to overheat. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat. When a defective thermostat no longer opens, the engine will overheat and cause a breakdown. you want to get that fix or you'll blow a head gasket.
It doesn't have any heat either, it just blows cold air that's why I thought it might be the heater core. Had to take thermostat out of car to make it home with. When I had the thermostat in it would only run around 40 miles before it ran hot, after I took out the thermostat out drive the car 186 miles without overheating. It started overheating as soon as got back in driveway @chucky chuck @Nathan Rohrbough
That metal arm behind the plastic accuator that you had to use a flathead screwdriver to pop the pin out. What is the full purpose of that? I just replaced my heater core and both plastic pieces that rest on the metal broke and where you pop that pin, that whole plastic piece snapped off. I was going to glue everything back but theres no room to get it in there. My 07 Taurus has a center counsel that runs all the way to the firewall that's blocking me. So I put everything back together without putting that piece on and everything is still working. I have cold and warm air coming out and I can choose from all the different vents and fan speeds. I'm just worried something's going to happen not having that piece in there. Thank you, your video helped me through the whole process of changing mine.
I just replaced the spider web collection of heater hose on my 2001. A metal tube rusted through. Rockauto has the cheapest replacement part. I agree all the intake parts need to be removed, but there is more to be removed 1. remove the upper engine torque resistor and the plate bolted to the strut mount. 2. Remove bulk head connector and ground. 3. Cut the hoses and then remove the factory ford clamps. 4. Find the person you hate the most and give them the any and all factory Ford hose clamps you REPLACE.
If you don't have access to something to cut the bracket, it bends very easily back and forth and snaps off. Another way is if you're strong, lift the dash up about 5 inches with your shoulder while you pull the heater core out. A jack would work too to lift it if you're not strong.
@@FixingWithPassion it was step by step only thing I found difficult was never showed anything about putting lines back on the new core it sure help me alot thanks again great job
I changed the heater core out and it works very well but after I started it up the car started acting strange and now it rocks back and forth in drive at a complete stop. Any idea of what this problem could be?
depends which model of ford taurus. mine is a sel for a 2003 taurus. the heater core is tucked behind the radio. quite a bigger task. no need to remove the dash
Hi I sent you a message back in July about my heater core I followed your video and changed it. Once I changed it I had heat tell about 7 days ago now it is like barely warm air now. I filled my reservoir will coolant but still having problems I live in Michigan and now it's getting real cold. Like I said when I first replaced it had tons of heat now over past 7 days its blowing kinda warm but not hott like it was. This is a 2003 Ford Taurus
Maybe some derbies from the engine got washed into the heater core. You night have to do a heater flush just to make sure. Make sure it full of antifreeze.
I found when they flushed my car the didn't remove the weird overflow or bypass thing and clean it good or better yet replace it. if they don't less than half the hot water if any is reaching the core or going through the core, the water is going through the bypass and isn't really cleaning or getting to the core so it is still plugged and cold.. So after all that we found they just didn't flush the Taurus properly. It's the only car with that weird overflow/bypass. It has a tendency to rust and/or plug up . So they reconnect all back up after the flush and all the crud stuck up in the bypass goes back in an plugs the core right back up little by little. Cooler Cooler Cold again. Also you of problems. might get the car warmed up and crimp one outflow hose gently with your hand and have the friend see if it gets warm again, if it does it means the overflow is letting the hot water bypass the core. Your thermostat even new might be dis functioning or even placed in wrong or check for air in the line, there are videos about all of this. Ford charges 17 hours Labor approx to this. He told me $800. to $1250. crap I only paid $ $1000 for it, Loved My Taurus, its taken me many miles had it since 2002 it had 8000 miles on it so 16 years, nice ride for a good price! I've had 4 of them now, both will still go over 100 mph and smooth no problem! DO NOT BY PASS THE overflow, your car will overheat and you'll have problems!
Would the car h and c in car dashboard read correct if it was the Thermostat was bad what I mean it mine shows the h and the c it show as if it is warming correct could it still be the theramsat? One I changed heatercore in July the heat was hot now it is just a little warm over the past 6 days or so
I prefer disconnecting the steering shaft at the firewall from inside the car (make sure to hold the wheel straight with a bungee cord or something), and leaving the left side upper (near the door) bolt half way threaded in. Disconnect the three main plugs on the fuse box. Then you can pivot the dash all the way to the passenger seat and lay it there. This takes about the same amount of time as the cutting step.
I did the same thing to my heater core... Only I fully removed the aluminum pipe from my heater core... Removing a hose and ended up with an extra part in my hand.
TVWXMAN32 yes. I think if we put some grease or some lube on the heater core pipes before putting on any flushing tubes, probably avoid damage. The rubber tube appears more soft, so it removes with less force. I always turn the rubber hoses with pliers after I remove the clamps and that breaks them loose to easily pull off.
My Taurus has a center console shifter, am I screwed? It looks hard enough to get it out without it being in the way. Anybody replace the heater core with the console?
How you doing sir. I need your advice because I’m literally going insane. So I have a 2002 Ford Taurus SE, bought it a year ago, never had heat. I’ll get to the point. I installed the following (all brand new) : thermostat and gasket, blend door actuator, flushed the heater core THEN replaced it completely with a brand new heater core, I still have no heat??? What is wrong with my car?? The only thing I can possibly think of is the heater core sensor which I don’t even know where it is. So help me please
So I further inspected the blend door actuator, and whenever I turn the knob to the heat side, the lever that goes down kicks a bit and you can hear the door behind the whole unit actually slip, so the actual blend door, not the actuator, is faulty, I can’t find the part and I guess it’s called the plenum chamber or box or something, idk, any help??
I have a floor mount shift on my Taurus would I still be able to only take the dash out or would I have to remove the seats and middle column to access it. The reason I ask is I priced this and a mechanic told me this would take him all day and he would charge me like $600 to do it. I'm attempting to do this myself and save my $600. Since this car is a 2005 I'm not interested in spending that much money on it.
yes, but I trying to find out is have to still put antifreeze in it normal., I going to keep checking every week, I hope it good now. and there not something else wrong, or I got a bad heater core form the store.
Unfortunately for your viewers you did not have to cut that piece out. You miss one process that would have eliminated you doing all that work. Remove the bolt from the steering column under the dash and slide the steering shaft out now you will have all the room you need to back the dashboard out and lean it on the seats.
Nathan Rohrbough: King of Understatment
Thank you very much. Very informative, you made it very easy. What really sucked for me is when I pulled out the last side dash bolt. The dash came crashing down before I saw that you had something propping the dash up. Bent my emergency brake bracket. However, I appreciate you taking the time to show us DIY guys. Saved me a bunch of money.
You sir, are a true professional, with the patience of a saint. Thanks for your time.
Excellent video and walkthrough! With your video, I was able to complete this job in 3 hours with the help of my friend, and saved $1000! I was quoted at two different mechanics for 7 hours labor to do this job, and another hundred dollars for the part. Thank you so much! Truth be told, this isn’t a very difficult job once you get the hoses clamped off from the radiator. Just a bit time consuming.
Nice~! Keep warm~~
7 hours? Holy fuck
Hes a clown. Removed stuff that was pointless and cut stuff up like wow insanity. Dont not do it like this.
i wished all the shade tree mechanics can make a video as good as your video. i dont need to replace my heater core yet, but its so good to know how to do it
This guy is the definition of shade tree mechanic. As soon as he broke out the saw I stopped watching.
@@corycollin7671 Its a 2000 Ford Taurus. Id saw the whole thing apart to make any repairs easier.
@@bowlerguy426 in the time he spent dicking around with the saw he could have taken out the 2 bolts on the other side, bungied the steering wheel and takin the steering shaft bolt out and just pulled the whole dash off.
Thank you for posting this video, this needs to be done on our car and I feel so much better knowing we could do it ourselves versus spending $1300 for someone else to do it.
Very Nice!
$1,300 sounds WAY overpriced. Not sure what all that price includes though. On these cars if you just want the heater core replaced it's usually only $300-500. Me and my dad just did my GFs car. I took all the dash apart to make it easier. In total took us about 6 hours 30 minutes. I did also buy a new water pump (not that it needs one) and a radiator because if the heater core is getting clogged it's a good sign the radiator is pretty clogged to. So replace water pump and radiator also or the heater core will end up clogged in no time
Just changed my heater core in my 1998 Taurus with the help of this video. Very good information, very good help.
Lol hes a clown. Never do it like this. My god if this is how shops do it then no wonder charge a grand. Go from under the dash dont have to do all this. Clown world mechanic.
I'll be doing mine tomorrow. I like the his video. It tells you everything you need to know. Nothing too difficult, just time consuming. I'll let you know how it turns out. Mine is a 2002 Taurus LX. With over head valves.
Nice!!
Fantastic video ! Perfect step by step instructions !
Only thing different I did was to remove the intake manifold so that I could teach the heater core hoses and while I was at it, I changed those two difficult to reach spark plugs. Thanks for making this video
As a Taurus owner video was well worth my time
Nice!!
I was under the impression that this was a nightmare job and cost an arm and a leg to have it done at a shop. You made look a lot easier to do, Time commingling yes.. But worth saving my self 100"s of dollars! Thanks for the Video. Very helpful..
Great!!
Another way is to remove the upper dash cover, remove 3 screws across the top, pop a cover off each side of the dash and almost remove the 2 screws on the driver's side. Lock the steering wheel, remove the pinch bolt on the steering shaft on the floor and slide the shaft free. On passenger side, disconnect the blower motor, blower resistor connectors and 2 more plugs. Remove the 2 bolts on the side of the dash and slide the entire dash back and set on the seat. Then you have a acre of room to remove the core
Nice!
Thank you for the video, im a very mechanicallu inclined person but i dont typically work on economy vehicles like this so watching your video made it so much quicker i got the job done in an hour amd a half
Nice!~!~
Hi Nathan. I had to replace the heater core in an 07, and your video saved me a lot of time and frustration. The only thing I did different, was that I took the plenum loose and moved it out of the way. My big hands couldn't get back in there otherwise.
Nice!
I was very apprehensive about starting this project but it doesn't look too bad, Thanks Nathan
You can do it!!~~
great video,i have an 04 with little heat,no good in NE,first like yourself i'll try and flush it,but i also bought a heater core just in case,this job doesn't look too bad,your secret of taking a break is a great one,you can't work smartly when you're frustrated,makes a world of difference,thx again for the video.
Happy Fixing!
Holy cow!!! Where do you find a mechanic with this much knowledge and patience!!??
Bro fr he's so calm I would have lost my shit just with the damn clamps 🤣
Not all heroes wear capes. This is a very informative video.
Thanks!
can’t wait to fix mine. very good with your explanation i’m confident im able to do this now!
Nice!!
What does the yellow wire connect to in there mine is just hanging
it's for the vents or vaccum, so shoul be connected to another hose through the firewall or to the ac knob
You do an amazing job of breaking everything down step by step and make it easy to follow.... You saved me about $350 by showing me how to do this... Thank you so much. God bless
Nice!!
Thank u . U saved me 900 bucks on my kids car. Was not bad at all.
Cool! Just in time for winter!
Nathan Rohrbough
Not cool....Heat
Thanks! I did learn something new today. Blessings to you.
I'm glad I found this video. I have to replace mine in a couple of days. Need heat to drive from Oklahoma to California. Thax for the very helpful video.
Nice...Don't speed ;)
Very well explained . Thank you for putting the time in to make this video . There's still a lot of old Tauruses in use today, mine is a 2002 with 270,000 miles, no engine work has been done on it except the spark plugs and some vacuum lines. But the exterior 😢...... Plenty of character at the bottom,Rust Belt area 😞
I know exactly what to do with my truck. I admit I put in stop leak. I'm so glad for your different camera angles.
Stop leak is like Drain-o, it NEVER works.
Thank you for taking the time to show use all the steps from big to small. This a 10 over the other u tub's regarding this problem. the other u tub left out some small but important pieces. and steps
Cool! ...Glad it helped you!
Recently gotten a 99 sable gs and I'm thinking about replacing the heatercore ahead of time due to the low miles it has, 122k miles, least i dont need to pay 300-400$ to have someone do it 😂 thank you good sir!
Great video! Nice camera action. First rate diy
Nice!
What a job!My mercury sable is now in the shop getting a new heater core.
Working on an '03 Taurus heater core. Has center console. Great info in this video. Thanks for sharing.
Great!!
@@FixingWithPassion Thanks again for the tip of getting at the firewall hoses from the driver's side of the engine. I found that a pair of 5" Vise Grips worked very well. I had trouble getting the pax side hose off. So I looped a small rope around it and pulled it off. Eazy peezy! The '03 Taurus I'm working on has a center console. There is no small piece of metal to cut out on this car. However, the center console, (and cd changer if equipped), must be removed FIRST. For this configuration one MUST REMOVE the console. REMOVE THE CONSOLE BEFORE REMOVING ANY OTHER ITEMS FROM THE DASH. And NOTE: Once the center console is removed there is NOTHING to keep the dash from falling when the large bolts are removed. So be ready! Good luck!
Thanks for the information. It will make my job alot easier.
Very well documented series of steps, without the "UMMS & AHHs " . As a suggestion, guys might loosen the top bolt on the driver's side & remove the bottom bolt only....that allows the dash to be supported on the loosened bolt as a pivot. You can either rest the passenger's side of the dash on the seat, or use your coffee can rest set up. I am not knocking the method shown in the video, merely indicating an option for supporting the removed dash. Damned good video...Well done!
Glad it helped!
Perfect video that worked well on my 1999 Gen 3. The Gen 3 doesn't have that bracket that needs to be cut off (mine didn`t at least). The blend door on mine didn't have that spring assembly/lever either (missing???). Getting the clamps off the heater core hose, and prying out the core was one of the harder thing to do!
Right! PITA!! Ugh
amazing narration. very detailed! 5 stars
Thanks! Have A Great day!
I have the same car. I was wondering if you have a video on how to fix cruise control? That'll be great thank you! : )
Sorry I don't. I'm sure someone has info on that on the internet.
nevermind ! hanks though!.. the only thing is i am stuck is on that rainwater gutter
darmn it won't come out !! : ( >:-O
Yes,
Where did you get the heater core for 35
E-bays ;D
Straight to the point , very easily explained and easy to follow...
Great tutorial 👍👍👍
Thanks...let winter end soon!
Thank God first & thank you second for your gift that you continue to share with us ..
Great video.....Saved me over $700.00 doing it myself!!!!
Flash G .....Thank! Comments like yours make my day!! Again thanks!
Wow! That looked pretty easy, thank you for the video, you may have saved me $600. My only problem is having a bad back, it looks like a lot of bending & laying in the floor. But i think i will attempt it, like I said thank you sir & God bless, this was an excellent video.
Great video! Saved me a lot of work.
Nice!!
Very nice job. You make it look easy. Thanks for sharing.
Thx man!
I have a 2000 ses and I don't have the egr valve on the top on the throttle body not the bottom and my heater core inlet/outlet are caddy corner
Beautiful detailed video
Nice!!
@@FixingWithPassion best video I've seen related to heater core removal on Ford Taurus
Awesome.
Thanks for the help.
Nice!!
Just replaced mine, only took 3 hours total. Thanks!
Yeaaaa!!
Thanks for this video!
It’s 1945 and I have a firefighter test 3hrs away at 800.
If I’m right, an it is the heater core, I’ll make it
Where did you get the replacement part from?
E-bays
Good video Bro,
Watshed the 1st one about flushing then this one came on so I'm like may as well watch this one just in case, right? Thanks again !!
Never hurts ;)
I've replaced the water pump and thermostat on my 2001 ford tauras and it still keeps overheating and it's not a blown head gasket, theres no water in the oil or no water dripping from tail pipe so I'm hoping this will fix it.
O my!
Radiator is Failing, A common sign that something is wrong with the radiator is when your engine starts to overheat. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat. When a defective thermostat no longer opens, the engine will overheat and cause a breakdown. you want to get that fix or you'll blow a head gasket.
It doesn't have any heat either, it just blows cold air that's why I thought it might be the heater core. Had to take thermostat out of car to make it home with. When I had the thermostat in it would only run around 40 miles before it ran hot, after I took out the thermostat out drive the car 186 miles without overheating. It started overheating as soon as got back in driveway @chucky chuck @Nathan Rohrbough
Excellent video 👍
Thanks!
I was wondering what about the airbags.. Would they go off doing this??
I'd disconnect the battery ;)
That metal arm behind the plastic accuator that you had to use a flathead screwdriver to pop the pin out. What is the full purpose of that? I just replaced my heater core and both plastic pieces that rest on the metal broke and where you pop that pin, that whole plastic piece snapped off. I was going to glue everything back but theres no room to get it in there. My 07 Taurus has a center counsel that runs all the way to the firewall that's blocking me. So I put everything back together without putting that piece on and everything is still working. I have cold and warm air coming out and I can choose from all the different vents and fan speeds. I'm just worried something's going to happen not having that piece in there. Thank you, your video helped me through the whole process of changing mine.
I just replaced the spider web collection of heater hose on my 2001. A metal tube rusted through. Rockauto has the cheapest replacement part. I agree all the intake parts need to be removed, but there is more to be removed 1. remove the upper engine torque resistor and the plate bolted to the strut mount. 2. Remove bulk head connector and ground. 3. Cut the hoses and then remove the factory ford clamps. 4. Find the person you hate the most and give them the any and all factory Ford hose clamps you REPLACE.
Nice! Thanks!
in step 1, do you need to lift the engine with a jack?
Do I need take intake manifold? I can't reach left lower hose.
If you don't have access to something to cut the bracket, it bends very easily back and forth and snaps off. Another way is if you're strong, lift the dash up about 5 inches with your shoulder while you pull the heater core out. A jack would work too to lift it if you're not strong.
Good to know! Thanks!
right
Nice camera work. I think you really did cover all the bases much appreciated!
Thanks!
Have ever done the ac evaporater
I just got done with one thanks to this vid thank you for sharing
Nice!!
@@FixingWithPassion it was step by step only thing I found difficult was never showed anything about putting lines back on the new core it sure help me alot thanks again great job
Now will this same video apply to a 2000 mercury sable?? Its pretty much identical to a taurus.
I have zero heat in my 2000 taurus. Should i try flushing first, or just replace the core? did you make a video on how you flushed it?
Flush it first!
Thank you
Word!
Broke the tab on the upper lever that holds the metal bar on the pin (16:44) any idea how to repair or replace?
Lol also broke that tab... what did you end up doing
I changed the heater core out and it works very well but after I started it up the car started acting strange and now it rocks back and forth in drive at a complete stop. Any idea of what this problem could be?
Yes put on better Disco music!
@@FixingWithPassion I bumped a hose off that's all it was
Great video
depends which model of ford taurus. mine is a sel for a 2003 taurus. the heater core is tucked behind the radio. quite a bigger task. no need to remove the dash
Hi I sent you a message back in July about my heater core I followed your video and changed it. Once I changed it I had heat tell about 7 days ago now it is like barely warm air now. I filled my reservoir will coolant but still having problems I live in Michigan and now it's getting real cold. Like I said when I first replaced it had tons of heat now over past 7 days its blowing kinda warm but not hott like it was. This is a 2003 Ford Taurus
Please respond asap thanks alot.just not sure the next move
Maybe some derbies from the engine got washed into the heater core. You night have to do a heater flush just to make sure. Make sure it full of antifreeze.
I found when they flushed my car the didn't remove the weird overflow or bypass thing and clean it good or better yet replace it. if they don't less than half the hot water if any is reaching the core or going through the core, the water is going through the bypass and isn't really cleaning or getting to the core so it is still plugged and cold.. So after all that we found they just didn't flush the Taurus properly. It's the only car with that weird overflow/bypass. It has a tendency to rust and/or plug up . So they reconnect all back up after the flush and all the crud stuck up in the bypass goes back in an plugs the core right back up little by little. Cooler Cooler Cold again. Also you of problems. might get the car warmed up and crimp one outflow hose gently with your hand and have the friend see if it gets warm again, if it does it means the overflow is letting the hot water bypass the core. Your thermostat even new might be dis functioning or even placed in wrong or check for air in the line, there are videos about all of this. Ford charges 17 hours Labor approx to this. He told me $800. to $1250. crap I only paid $ $1000 for it, Loved My Taurus, its taken me many miles had it since 2002 it had 8000 miles on it so 16 years, nice ride for a good price! I've had 4 of them now, both will still go over 100 mph and smooth no problem! DO NOT BY PASS THE overflow, your car will overheat and you'll have problems!
thank you kindly.
Thanks!
I did mine without removing the dash for the colum shift models just cut off the bracket at the bottom it wont hurt anything it a slide right out
Nice!!! ;D
Sorry im new, what do you mean column shift? My shifter is in the center of the car. Would this be in the way or make this more difficult?
Excellent video.
Thanks!
Hmmmm... you do make it look easy, but the one I might get to do has a console. Hopefully it all comes apart easy!
very helpfull
I like!
Nice vid thanks for making it
very nice video actually.
Thanks!
Thanks! Keep warm!
Great job. Thank you.
Looks like I will be driving without heat this winter lol
O no!!
Would the car h and c in car dashboard read correct if it was the Thermostat was bad what I mean it mine shows the h and the c it show as if it is warming correct could it still be the theramsat? One I changed heatercore in July the heat was hot now it is just a little warm over the past 6 days or so
Na....you got some crap in that heater core...better flush it.
Fine job .now for me to get started lol
Oboy!!
Super helpful. Thanks!
Shouldn't you disable the airbag system before working with the dash?
You can...But I was not near nor needed to disconnect any bag wires.
would this by any chance stop my mercury sable from bringing in smoke through a.c.
o_O
I think vice grips are the best option for clips
I prefer disconnecting the steering shaft at the firewall from inside the car (make sure to hold the wheel straight with a bungee cord or something), and leaving the left side upper (near the door) bolt half way threaded in. Disconnect the three main plugs on the fuse box. Then you can pivot the dash all the way to the passenger seat and lay it there. This takes about the same amount of time as the cutting step.
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Great video. Thanks so much.
I did the same thing to my heater core... Only I fully removed the aluminum pipe from my heater core... Removing a hose and ended up with an extra part in my hand.
Good to know and for other to know Ideas on this Issue!
TVWXMAN32 yes. I think if we put some grease or some lube on the heater core pipes before putting on any flushing tubes, probably avoid damage. The rubber tube appears more soft, so it removes with less force. I always turn the rubber hoses with pliers after I remove the clamps and that breaks them loose to easily pull off.
The radiator drain is under the black shroud. 6-7 bolts and it slides off...no big deal.
Thanks man!~!~
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Nice!~~
My Taurus has a center console shifter, am I screwed? It looks hard enough to get it out without it being in the way. Anybody replace the heater core with the console?
Na...just take out the console...its not that hard....just take your time ;)
How you doing sir. I need your advice because I’m literally going insane. So I have a 2002 Ford Taurus SE, bought it a year ago, never had heat. I’ll get to the point. I installed the following (all brand new) : thermostat and gasket, blend door actuator, flushed the heater core THEN replaced it completely with a brand new heater core, I still have no heat??? What is wrong with my car?? The only thing I can possibly think of is the heater core sensor which I don’t even know where it is. So help me please
I think its behind the core inducer blower for the pressure blaster. Look for a green wire. You can't miss it.
TVWXMAN32 and where exactly is that? Haha sorry. Also what would you conclude the problem is after I did what I did and still have no heat?
U might have head gasket problem
Melvin Riddick shit, seriously? Don’t I have to basically take apart the engine bay? Nothing leaks so idk if it’d be that
So I further inspected the blend door actuator, and whenever I turn the knob to the heat side, the lever that goes down kicks a bit and you can hear the door behind the whole unit actually slip, so the actual blend door, not the actuator, is faulty, I can’t find the part and I guess it’s called the plenum chamber or box or something, idk, any help??
I have a floor mount shift on my Taurus would I still be able to only take the dash out or would I have to remove the seats and middle column to access it. The reason I ask is I priced this and a mechanic told me this would take him all day and he would charge me like $600 to do it. I'm attempting to do this myself and save my $600. Since this car is a 2005 I'm not interested in spending that much money on it.
I think if you take out the middle column you should be fine. Just take your time...you'll be happy when ts finished....especially this winter!
Does anyone know if this procedure will be the same for the 1999 Taurus CE?
Ford did not make a 1999 Taurus CE. Unless you're outside of the U.S. market. Australia maybe? Then, maybe the steering wheel is on right side.
great video!
what year taurus is this?
Sniff n the Tears, Drivers seat; great song.
I know right....Makes me feel good to be old....haha
I replace the heater core, and filled the antifreeze, a week leater it was down a little bit, is that normal.
Word!
yes, but I trying to find out is have to still put antifreeze in it normal., I going to keep checking every week, I hope it good now. and there not something else wrong, or I got a bad heater core form the store.
leaks through the timing chain cover if you have the v6 OHV rngine
ever hear of a set of hose clamp plyers ?
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Nice!
I would like to have that in Spanish how can I do it
My 2001 Taurus stinks of burning oil when I turn the de froster and heater on. This happened very recently when the snow hit
Snow leaves
Will this work if you have a console or do you have to remove it?
You have to remove the console. It will make it much easier ;)
Unfortunately for your viewers you did not have to cut that piece out. You miss one process that would have eliminated you doing all that work. Remove the bolt from the steering column under the dash and slide the steering shaft out now you will have all the room you need to back the dashboard out and lean it on the seats.