A/C - Lack Of Temperature Control
Article No.98-23-20
11/23/98
FORD:
1997-98 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997 TOWN CAR
1997-98 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to remove reference to the 1998 Town Car.
ISSUE
Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack of temperature control. This may be caused by the incorrect blend air door actuator being installed during the manufacturing process.
ACTION
Install the correct blend air door actuator. Refer to the following text and Actuator Chart to determine if the correct blend air door actuator is installed on the vehicle.
Vehicles which are equipped with manual and Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) use different actuators. The actuators are marked "MAN" for manual and "EATC" or "ATC" for EATC systems. These markings are found on the part number sticker on the actuator.
1998 actuators differ from 1997 actuators on some vehicles (Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Continental, Explorer/Mountaineer) and are not interchangeable. Installation of the wrong actuator can cause potentiometer failure on manual systems, and no temperature control for both manual and EATC systems, as well as Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 24 or 25 on EATC systems.
Refer to the Actuator Chart to determine if the correct actuator is installed into the vehicle and service as required.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-10-3
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
982320A install Correct Blend Air 2.3 Hrs.
Door Actuator (Crown
Victoria/Grand Marquis)
982320B Install Correct Blend Air 0.7 Hr.
Door Actuator
(Taurus/Sable)
982320C Install Correct Blend Air 1.2 Hrs.
Door Actuator (Continental)
982320D Install Correct Blend Air 2.5 Hrs.
Door Actuator
(Explorer/Mountaineer)
982320E Install Correct Blend Air 1.2 Hrs.
Door Actuator (Town Car)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19E616 12
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208100, 208200, 208300, 208999