One of the most frustrating situations for automobile owners is not being able to determine the cause of a problem with their vehicle. When the air conditioning blower in a Ford Taurus malfunctions, Taurus owners often find themselves asking the same questions. Many solutions can be found if you know where to look.
When air does not blow from the air vents in a Ford Taurus, the problem may be as simple as replacing the fuse to the blower. If, after replacing the fuse, the problem persists, the culprit may be the fan that is responsible for causing the air to blow. This requires dismantling and removing the dash to gain access to the fan. Jobs of this nature are best performed by a certified Ford mechanic, as attempting this without the necessary skills can lead to more extensive repair work if mistakes are made.
Frequently, if the air is blowing from the vents on a Ford Taurus but will not cool, it is due to a low level of freon. Freon is a chemical that cools air in an automobile's air conditioner. If the freon level has dropped too low to adequately cool the air, warm or hot air will blow from the vents. Freon can be replaced in a Ford Taurus fairly easily by attaching the recharge hose from your engine's air compressor to a can of standard automobile Freon. Turn on the car, turn the air conditioner on high and allow the cooling system to recharge. If the problem continues, there may be a leak in the hose that attaches to your Taurus's air conditioning system and the hose will need to be replaced.
If a clicking or loud, squealing noise is heard when the air conditioner runs in a Ford Taurus, the culprit often is a loose or broken serpentine belt. This is a ribbed belt with grooves. Replacement should cause the squealing noise to stop. If it does not correct the problem, the issue will need to be determined by a certified Ford mechanic. Ford recommends that serpentine belts be checked every 30,000 miles or 24 months. However, a serpentine belt on a Ford Taurus typically lasts up to 100,000 miles.
