Poor heating on driver's side 2008 Edge

[whuzup6]

I bought my new Ford Edge in August of 2008. Very happy with everything then including great air conditioning. This winter I've noticed the driver's side 2 vents hardly produce any warm air no matter how high I set it. The passenger's side is fine. When i'm driving the driver's vents send a bit of warm air but at idle it's almost a cool breeze, yet the passenger side never changes .. always constant warmth. I'm thinking it could be the thermostat .. almost makes me think the Ford Edge has 2 of them??? I would appreciate any help in this matter ..thanks

[theoldwizard]

It is definitely not the engine thermostat.

Does it have the Left/Right temp controls (read your owners manual) ? What are they set to ?

[whuzup6]

I took my 2008 Ford Edge with 4000KM on it to the local dealer on Monday. The service manager at my local Ford Dealership did some checking on the computer and said it was the heater core. He checked stock on availability of a heater core and said bring it in tomorrow Tuesday, but it may take 2 days to do the work. I asked about a loaner (since it is my only vehicle) and he said sure.

My Edge was ready before lunch on Wednesday (1 1/2 days). They even washed it as well as cleaning the inside.
I can almost fry an egg in it now it gets so hot :-)

Hats off to my local Ford Dealer and staff in Niagara ON Canada

[theoldwizard]

Thanks for reporting back. Very unusual for heater core to be clogged on such a new car.

Nice to get a good dealer report.