2003 Ford Taurus Support Question
2003 Ford Taurus Support Question
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Question posted by jerickson66 on November 18th, 2012
Why Does My Heater Start Out Blowing Hot, Then Turn Turn Cold In A Few Seconds?
When I turn my heater on, it starrs out hot, but quickly turns cold. The car is running at normal temperature. I also flushed the radiator and replaced the thermostat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
...turned to the ON position to make sure the bulb works. P BRAKE
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Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle serviced immediately. Solid illumination after starting..., excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle's functions. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
...a malfunction in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake ...light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash or remains on is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air bag readiness...occur. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 51
... 3. Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in the direction you wish to normal compass mode within ten seconds. Power side view mirrors To adjust your zone number is now calibrated. ...direction. 4. NW
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2. Press and hold the COMP side of the control for approximately six seconds until "C" appears in circles or on...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 65
... doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this procedure. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have passed, you... (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON). The doors will need to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. 65 Ensure the vehicle is used to start the procedure over...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 69
... 30 seconds or the procedure will have to a "no-start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of coded key may be repeated. additional coded keys may lead to be purchased from RUN to RUN. Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. Turn the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 70
...Replacement keys If your keys are too close to the key when starting the engine. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds ...starting issues. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the ON position. You need to have an extra coded key, you will glow for 3 seconds, then turn the ignition off , to indicate normal...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 90
... needs to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. The BeltMinder feature can be latched for that : • The parking brake...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96
...The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on the side of the seatbacks of five beeps ... restrained or are repaired. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Thus, it is operational The supplemental restraint system... Warning light section in front seat areas that occupants be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not required. Side ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 112
... vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is in P (Park). • Turn the key to 4 4 (ON). 1 2. If the temperature is above -12° C 5 (10° F) and the engine does not start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1.
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 113
... an engine block heater. Cold starting problems on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If you experience cold weather starting performance can be improved by using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only) 1. After idling for proper use of winter grade (Ed85) ethanol will improve cold starting and driving results. If...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 115
... P normal braking is securely latched in these conditions. 115 This system helps you ...running and the transaxle is not in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is disabled, ! Driving
full steering control during start... up, remains on slippery road surfaces such as snow- However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. Even when the ABS is turned...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 117
.... If it is necessary to use the above procedure to OFF. Apply the parking brake, turn it is in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be working . ... service technician.
117 Always set the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Start the vehicle. Insert the key and turn ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the key...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 119
...Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the ... 119 A new vehicle or transaxle may have firm and/or soft shifts. This feature is considered normal and will fully update transaxle operation. This operation is designed to a complete stop • Move the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 120
... position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward... the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is required. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine... parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (...for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Turn the ignition to roll. When parking, do not...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 140
... that vent caps are used to start your vehicle. 2. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive... could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Check all other moving parts. 4. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Do not disconnect the battery of ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 156
... warmer than normal. The high... hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes...hot engine with a clearcoat paint finish. Rinse thoroughly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A), which is available from your dealer. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination with a sponge. ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are coated with cold...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 161
...Turn off 1. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine running... parts. • Do not work on a hot engine. • Make sure that nothing gets ...specifications. Maintenance and Specifications
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 174
...radiator of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Replace the cap. Turn until pressure begins to release. 3. steam and hot liquid can result in an overflow system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator...the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to the "cold full" level. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 187
...least 10 minutes of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is reset to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the... four idle periods. Allow the vehicle to meet government emission standards. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. To ready the on , have been securely tightened. The engine must warm...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 188
Turn the engine off. 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 4.
Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2. It should be near the center of the normal area between the arrows in the FULL HOT range. L FUL
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