Temperature Control Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The temperature control switch setting determines air temperature. Temperature selection is accomplished through a cable connected to the temperature blend door. Movement of the temperature control switch from COOL (blue) to WARM (red) causes a corresponding movement of the temperature blend door and determines the air discharge temperature that the air distribution system will maintain. A new temperature control switch can be installed separately from the climate control head unit.