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Unread 11-15-2011, 03:10 PM   #1
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heat and a/c comes out defrost vents only
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the heat and air conditioning blows through the defrost vent only
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Sounds like it could be a blend door issue, this topic has been discussed many times before.
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Most likely a vacuum leak.
When there is a vacuum leak they default to defrost.

You may look at this thread, for some information.
windstar rear AC problems
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Originally Posted by Poppy View Post
Most likely a vacuum leak.
When there is a vacuum leak they default to defrost.

You may look at this thread, for some information.
windstar rear AC problems
Thanks Joe, I didn't even think vacuum leak for some reason earlier, stupid Benadryl..
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Thanks Joe, I didn't even think vacuum leak for some reason earlier, stupid Benadryl..
LOL.... I think your just getting old like me!

Sorry to hear about the Benadryl though.
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