Temperature Control Knob

1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Temperature Control Knob

Temperature is controlled by cable-operated blend-air door in plenum assembly. With temperature control knob in "C" (cool) position, all air is directed around heater core. See Fig 1. With temp erature control knob in "W" (warm) position, all air is directed through heater core. When temperature control knob is between cool and warm positions, air is directed both through and around heater core.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Panel Components
G92G15517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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