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1997 Ford Ranger Heating System Problems

I have a 1997 ford ranger 4 cylinder 5 speed and I am having a problem with the heating system. When I am driving the temperature gauge stays at where it is supposed to but every time I stop at a light it goes all the way down to cold. recently the temperature here has been getting down below freezing and the truck's heat only works when I am pressing the accelerator and even then the air is only somewhat warm. I was wondering if anybody knows what the problem could be. I can't afford a mechanic right now but I can most likely do the work myself. thanks

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Chris from Olney, MD

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1997 Ford Ranger Heating System Problems

Don't know much about rangers possibly a faulty heat sensor maybe check the library for a manual if you don't own one or ring your registered service dealers ask for a mechanic and ask them he may give you some ideas they are better to isolate problems as they deal with that model car may have been a common fault. .Are the electric fans kicking in by radiator when you stop unplug them just watch the temperature gauge really only need them in summer unless stopping for long periods. On older cars, they used to put a screen up across radiators or front grills even covering half the radiator may help improve the heating in colder weather as long as material or cardboard is secure remember to remove when weather improves as could overheat. Good luck brent nz (02/09/2007)

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By rustyreks

1997 Ford Ranger Heating System Problems

Hi there. Change to a hotter temperature thermostat for the winter months. That should do the trick. (02/09/2007)

By Marvin

1997 Ford Ranger Heating System Problems

I reckon it's low on antifreeze or the thermostat is stuck. If not follow rustyreks advice. (02/09/2007)

By Freddy Bee

1997 Ford Ranger Heating System Problems

I had this happen in my son's ford truck this week. I stopped and got premixed antifreeze and had to add some. He said thermostat stuck on me too, but was glad I checked for low antifreeze as it did need some, He has a Chevy (02/20/2007)

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