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Anonymous asked in Cars & TransportationCar MakesFord · 1 decade ago

1997 Ford Aspire : Heater is very weak . What do i do?

My heater in my 1997 Ford Aspire is very weak . When the car is not moving it heats up well . But as soon as i start driving it gets Luke warm . Very hard to see when the windows keep fogging over . Please help!!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    thermostat is going out

  • Check fluid levels, and get a flush and fill kit. If you haven't had the heater core replaced it might be time for that as well. Weak flow in the radiator could be weak water pump, block sludge, sludge in heater core, low water level, bad thermostat.

  • 1 decade ago

    you need to check the coolant level in it,if its low it wont put out good heat while your driving,but sitting it will keep you warm,if that is full you may have a thermostat going bad in it,they,ll open up too fast and cause it to loose heat,good luck,i hope this help,s.

    Source(s): been a certified mechanic for 36 yrs.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    How's the engine temperature? If it's low when you're driving, the thermostat could be stuck open.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i say fill your coolant reservoir, if that's not enough to fix it replace T-stat.

    never sell that car, i had a 1.3l festiva that got 48mpgs now that i get 6ish... 48 sounds pretty nice

  • 1 decade ago

    Replace the thermostat, it's hung open.

  • 1 decade ago

    Make sure your fluid is full,if it is then change the thermostat.

  • 1 decade ago

    thermostat or temperature sensor or heater core leak(doubtfull)

  • 1 decade ago

    What you should do is sell the car and never buy a Ford again.

  • 1 decade ago

    the answer is simple, buy a honda!

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