2001 Mustang Mystery Heat--Driver's Cabin Help!

i67darrin · 08-11-2008

Greets Mustang afficionados & techies:
I've got a 2001 coupe (odometer around 120K) that's been heating up considerably inside the interior of the vehicle. Heat feels like it's coming up from the center cosole-armrest area. Doesn't appear to be an engine issue directly, as temp gauge reads perfectly normal (actually below midway point). Also, no check engine or service lamps have illuminated. Of course, problem is more pronounced on longer road trips (200+ miles), but has never been an issue 'til now. Issue is becoming an irritant as it necessitates rolling down both windows or starting the a/c to cool the inside. Basically feels like riding in a sauna! Local Ford dealership in town just closed, so any any ideas or troubleshooting links would be greatly appreciated. Kind of wanted to have some talking/starting points before seeking out repair shop options. Thanks!

heavy metal · 08-11-2008

Welcome to the site!!!!Maybe the cats are getting hot,check them out.

i67darrin · 08-11-2008

cats? please elaborate if ur serious. I'm not a techie or mechanic.

GuitarstarX7 · 08-12-2008

he's talking about the catalytic converters under the car. They are directly after the exhaust manifolds. Do they look crushed or anything? If they have any blockage they could be heating up.

i67darrin · 08-12-2008

thanks GuitarstarX7...I'll definitely take a look. Nice ride of yours by the way. Any other ideas or thoughts from others are still welcome. This site and its' users are great!

GuitarstarX7 · 08-12-2008

I would also check your transmission fluid level to see if it is the tranny causing all the heat.

02silvergt · 08-12-2008

Its pretty common with these cars to have some heat in that area. If you do a search on this site you will find a couple other threads with the same question and answers.

Dan

i67darrin · 08-12-2008

thanks Dan...admitedly, I haven't been best when it comes to extended maintenance of the vehicle...hoping not to have suffered any significant tranny damage, if this proves to be the source of heating. Planning on taking the car to my mechanic for inspection ASAP. With all of the great responses, I believe I've got a good basis on the problem. Others are still welcome to weigh in. Some serious Mustang die-hards on this site. I'm lovin' it!

Lamonte_1993 · 08-12-2008

my car heats up like a sauna too, but i dont think its the cats cause my car aint gone nothin but welded up pipes and a muffler, im not to worried about mine, but it does cook you just a little bit

i67darrin · 08-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Lamonte_1993

my car heats up like a sauna too, but i dont think its the cats cause my car aint gone nothin but welded up pipes and a muffler, im not to worried about mine, but it does cook you just a little bit

LMAO! Thanks Lamonte_1993...maybe we could bring towels in our cars and start sweatin' to the oldies...

. Take care.