its been a while sense
i posted on this area.please help on a
problem that started.

I noticed a anti-freeze
smell in the cab of my
truck this morning.
when i returned home i noticed a small puddle
of water/anti-freeze .
my ? is could this be
the cause of a heater
coil failed.if so is it
hard to replace.
thanks

 

I believe your diagnosis is correct. A leaking heater core is most likely your source of leakage. I'm not sure on the F150 how difficult it is but I have never changed one I enjoyed doing.

 

What year is your f series truck? the older body styles were easy, u access the heater core behind the glove compaartment. the newer body styles ae a bit tougher I am afraid.

 

Georgekillian,
Thanks for your reply once again.

I called ford this morning for a quote
unbelivable!47.00 part.
600.00 labor.
i will price oround 1st.

 

superdave666,
thanks for your reply'

My truck is a 1997
f-150 xlt 4.6L.
i will look into it
a little more in detail
before i tackle it.
thanks

 

In order to get to the heater core on the new body style f-150's you have to remove the dash. No small task.

 

01sport,
That is what the dealer
told me also.
Y only delima to that
is when the dealer gets a hold of it i get worried.
Do you know of a how to
site for this thread.

 

I haven't seen any web sites with how to info on heater cores. I just took a quick look in my 2001 manual.

You might want to check out Ebay. There are usually a number of factory service manual CD's up for bid. I got my '01 CD for $35. Sure beats paying $600 in labor if the job is something you could do yourself.

[This message has been edited by 01sport (edited 04-12-2001).]

 

Nintyseven-

Had my heater core replaced when she was only 1 month old....Expect it to take a minimum of 2 days. They must pull the ENTIRE dash out to get to the heater core. If you can, make sure you watch over thier shoulder, I still find loose dash screws, but thankfully have no real rattles.

When they pull out the dash, all you see is the firewall....If you model year is able to have the heater/air cleaner, have them install it too (for $60 in parts) it is worth it.

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2000 XLT Silver 5.4L SC 4X4 ORP 157"wb Ford Floormats, MudFlaps,Cabin Air Filter, lighted emblems, lighted interior door handles(all 4) Chrome Grill (4x2 style), Diamondplate bed caps, Pro-Tech tool box, Air Box mod, Muth Heated Signal Mirrors, Custom Gauge Pod-(water temp, trans temp)
Perma-cool 8" Electric Trans Cooler Fan, (2) Perma-cool 14" electrics, Superchip (flipchip), Map lights in overhead-rear pass, tinted windows, back up lights.

 

God, I hate it when people look over my shoulder when I'm looking.

Mike


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Stay Out Of My Taildust

2000 Black Harley Davidson F-150
5.4 Liter v-8
K&N Air filter
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
275/45/20 Goodyear GSII's
Billet Front Grille
Front Valence W/ driving lights and Billet Insert
3.55 LS Rear End
Leather Interior
6 Disk CD Changer
Sliding Rear Window
Heated Seats
Hidden Hitch
Orange Pinstriping
Lund Front Blackouts
GTE Rear Blackouts
Lowered 1" Front & Rear
Block heater
McGard Wheel Locks

 

SHARK99,
i know you must have been upset.Did ford do the work?did the warrenty
stll apply?
I try my hardest not to
bring my truck to the dealer if i can help it.
only if they took pride in their workmanship?then that would be another story.
thats why i choose to do the job myself.it took about 5 hours to diss. the whole dash/pull heatercore out.
ordered the parts at local dealer today they
should be in on tuesday!
i will look into in other related parts in that area that show wear and replace.
what a nightmare!!!!!!
I hope i dont bump my head between today and
tuesday :> )

THANKS AGAIN
NINETYSEVEN