Just did this... it worked! Thanks. Key tip you don't have to put it in 1st gear. Just pull the driver side off further take out the center ac vent and storage container and you have access
my main issue was the pig tails was wired incorrectly so it made my dash board smoke up i'll be taking a look at it here in a minute. but showing the wires on where they connect was the big thing i was looking for. the guy that i had hook them up said he was a mechanic yet he hooked them up wrongly and almost caused my van to catch fire. so i'll be taking a look and im going to wath this video over and over until i have the pig tail inserted correctly. thank you for making this video it helps alot. #NoNonsenseKnowHow
Damn, sorry to hear that. Yeah I usually take a picture of them before I take the old wires out or do them one at a time so you can't possibly risk messing it up. Good luck on getting a corrected!
Going to do this switch panel swap tomorrow. Out of my 4 speeds all the way low and all the way high dont work. Replaced the blower resistor today and it made it blow about 20% harder but still no lo or hi. Swapped all AC relays still same result. My switch feels real wonky and worn out. So think this may fix it. But also going to replace resistor connector pigtail cause its heavily corroded. Thanks for this vid you really helped! I got a 2012 e150
Good video, very helpful. But I replaced it without taking the dash off. I took the dog house off and got at from underneath. Cut away some of the plastic molding that was blocking the screw
Heyoo! Great vid man. Lost heat in an 03 e 250 today. Felt a crunch turning the switch. The switch and connector were both toast. Easy fix. Thank you! 🤘🏼
looked at my 2012 e350 this evening and by just removing the doghouse i was able to unplug the switch will look tomorrow for sure but i think i might be able to get switch out that way as well
still had to pop the dash panel loose but didnt have to unplug anything other than blower switch kind of a pain to lay on my back and look up at switch and kinda difficult to get screw started back in hole not sure which would be easier but removing doghouse is another option if you dont want to mess with those pesky electrical plugs, i usually break one during a repair like this. lol
I did it. Of course the Ford dealer didn’t have wire harness I also needed, so I had to stop at an auto supply store for that part. But it was as easy as it looked. Come on winter I’m ready for ya. Thanks again for the video very helpful. 👍
Hello, I have a 2011 e250.. No heat, no matter which way I turn the temp control the AC stays on. Confirmed by compressor and lines freezing. Would the blend door be the problem? I can't locate it to manually turn it
Sounds like you could have a faulty control head for the AC or maybe even a stuck closed AC compressor clutch relay. Or bad compressor clutch. Could be several things
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow thanks, there is just one blend door right? Both heater hoses are hot, if I manually turned the blend door would that turn ac off/heat on? Or unhook ac relay and see if heat is blowing?
@@rodwoods317 if the AC compressor will not stop running on regular vent then that problems should be addressed. But even with the AC compressor running, it should still blow hot so it sounds like yes you might have a problem with the blend door. There are three doors. Recirculation door, vent setting door, and hot cold door. At least they're usually is 3.
Too bad it wasn't shown the disconnection if the 12v power point connections. I'm trying to disconnect the 12v power plug and there's no room to even get to it. I haven't seen 1 video of the removal if this plug.
I just like to add a comment about getting there, when I installed a new radio, you can drop the two bolts holding the steering column and lower it to get better access to removing that panel. Used a rubber cord to hold the column to the handhold above the door' Hope this might help
sounds to me in the beginning of the video , even he thought it was going to be easier than it ended up being, not sure why they don't leave more wire to allow you to pull it out further.
I wonder at this point in that trucks journey, would it not make more sense to just cut the plastic around that switch? Who cares if it looks bad, just get it to work cheaply and easily!
Decently easy fix. I just hate that manufacturers don't want you changing parts on your own so they make the wires super short, adding extra time to repair, hoping you'll just take it to the dealer and have them charge you insane rates for labor. And that damn auxiliary power outlet in the center has to be the biggest pain in the ass connector to remove!!! That's the only connector I was able to remove with relative ease.
No-this repair will only address a lack of the blower motor sending air through the vents. If you cannot change modes from defrost to floor to mix, etc., then you likely have a vacuum leak, as the blend air door and controlled by vacuum and default/failure position will be defrost and cold.
Hi I was wondering if you can help me out. I purchased a climate control for my 2003 E-250 because the fan speed switch no longer was operational. The damn thing melted. My problem is after connecting the wires the orange wire got so hot it melted the wire nut. Can you please confirm the 4-wire sequence? Black to black. Orange with black strip to Orange with Black stripe. Red with orange stripe from van to yellow with red stripe on switch. And finally light blue with orange stripe on van to Green and white stripe on switch. I’m guessing I got it wrong. Can you help me out please? Thanks in advance...Nick
Question: 2014 E250...when I put it in reverse the "R" light on the dash lights up only intermittently and the reverse lights on the vehicle do not come on. Thank you.
@@stephendouglas4545 sorry no I don't off hand. They're usually located on the side of the transmission. But I wouldn't know without researching or looking at it. I work on all makes and models so I'm not too incredibly familiar with any single vehicle
Make sure you have the parking brake on and ideally chock your wheels - I put my parking brake on, but it was completely worn out and after a minute, my van rolled into my other car in the driveway and put a big fucking dent in my tailgate😤
The best thing to do is cut them one at a time from your old connector and put them in the same location on the new connector. Not worrying about if the colors match or not. Just make sure they each go in the same location on the new connector as the old one. or take a pic first before cutting olf pigtail off
@@vincentbrown8661 sounds like the fan motor has a dead spot or you have a melted connector on the fan or blower resistor. Let me know what you find out
Looks like the elect. Connection on the blower goes bad too. The prong will be loose. That's why tapping will make it work or why it can be intermittent
H you would’ve went through the diagnostic process cuz I have issues and maybe I have the same one you had. I am writing this 3 hrs later and I was being a bitch I had the same issue lol thanks for the vid my man
Ok this is the 4th video I've seen on this topic.
PEOPLE stop tearing your dash apart. Slid the dog house back and you're golden.
Just did this... it worked! Thanks. Key tip you don't have to put it in 1st gear. Just pull the driver side off further take out the center ac vent and storage container and you have access
Me too!
You're a lifesaver! I only had to switch the switch out, but finished it in less than 20 minutes because of your video! Much appreciated!
hoping thats my case i am scare if i have to changue the pigtail wires
Left my van at the mechanic 2 times. He couldn’t figure the problem.
With this 5 minute video l got it fixed. Thank You
@esilva29. Stop letting your neighbor do your car repairs. Find a new mechanic.
I did it on my own just from watching your video thank you very much , my van is a E250 - 2011, god bless u
Great to hear! Thanks and God bless you as well
Thanks a million times for making this video
2011 E150
Quick and informative! Perfect
Thanks man you saved me a lot of trouble
No prob!
my main issue was the pig tails was wired incorrectly so it made my dash board smoke up i'll be taking a look at it here in a minute. but showing the wires on where they connect was the big thing i was looking for. the guy that i had hook them up said he was a mechanic yet he hooked them up wrongly and almost caused my van to catch fire. so i'll be taking a look and im going to wath this video over and over until i have the pig tail inserted correctly. thank you for making this video it helps alot. #NoNonsenseKnowHow
Damn, sorry to hear that. Yeah I usually take a picture of them before I take the old wires out or do them one at a time so you can't possibly risk messing it up. Good luck on getting a corrected!
Going to do this switch panel swap tomorrow. Out of my 4 speeds all the way low and all the way high dont work. Replaced the blower resistor today and it made it blow about 20% harder but still no lo or hi. Swapped all AC relays still same result. My switch feels real wonky and worn out. So think this may fix it. But also going to replace resistor connector pigtail cause its heavily corroded. Thanks for this vid you really helped! I got a 2012 e150
Your video is very helpful, thank you sir.
Thanks for the great video man lots of help I did it on a van
No problem 👍
thanks- very helpful. I have 2012, E150 van. this switch fits per Amazon.
Thanks 2011 e250 done. It's a simple repair, just takes me maby 1hr time
Good video, very helpful. But I replaced it without taking the dash off. I took the dog house off and got at from underneath. Cut away some of the plastic molding that was blocking the screw
Nice! Ill have to try that next time i do one of these
Good to know!
Heyoo! Great vid man. Lost heat in an 03 e 250 today. Felt a crunch turning the switch. The switch and connector were both toast. Easy fix. Thank you! 🤘🏼
Hey yo! Glad to hear the video was helpful. Thanks!
looked at my 2012 e350 this evening and by just removing the doghouse i was able to unplug the switch will look tomorrow for sure but i think i might be able to get switch out that way as well
HVACRBERT awesome man! Sounds like for yours that might be an easier way of doing it. Let me know how it works out
still had to pop the dash panel loose but didnt have to unplug anything other than blower switch kind of a pain to lay on my back and look up at switch and kinda difficult to get screw started back in hole not sure which would be easier but removing doghouse is another option if you dont want to mess with those pesky electrical plugs, i usually break one during a repair like this. lol
HVACRBERT glad to hear you knocked it out. Thanks for the update!
Thank you for the information!
No prob!
That doesn’t look too too hard.
Now I just have to try it myself. Thanks for the video.
No it's not bad at all. Good luck with the group are, and thanks for the comment!
I did it. Of course the Ford dealer didn’t have wire harness I also needed, so I had to stop at an auto supply store for that part. But it was as easy as it looked.
Come on winter I’m ready for ya.
Thanks again for the video very helpful. 👍
@@glengibson529 awesome man good to hear! Glad to help out, and thanks for the update
Thank you for the demo. Very helpful
Thank you brother!🫡🫡🫡
Thumbs up 👍 taking out the bad 😊
Could you help me i have a 2010 with out light in the dash swith when turn on the car light, do you have any idea please
Sorry I don't think I would be of much help without seeing the vehicle
Good job man thanks!
Hello, I have a 2011 e250.. No heat, no matter which way I turn the temp control the AC stays on. Confirmed by compressor and lines freezing. Would the blend door be the problem? I can't locate it to manually turn it
Sounds like you could have a faulty control head for the AC or maybe even a stuck closed AC compressor clutch relay. Or bad compressor clutch. Could be several things
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow thanks, there is just one blend door right? Both heater hoses are hot, if I manually turned the blend door would that turn ac off/heat on? Or unhook ac relay and see if heat is blowing?
@@rodwoods317 if the AC compressor will not stop running on regular vent then that problems should be addressed. But even with the AC compressor running, it should still blow hot so it sounds like yes you might have a problem with the blend door. There are three doors. Recirculation door, vent setting door, and hot cold door. At least they're usually is 3.
Too bad it wasn't shown the disconnection if the 12v power point connections. I'm trying to disconnect the 12v power plug and there's no room to even get to it. I haven't seen 1 video of the removal if this plug.
BIN HERE DONE THAT
I just like to add a comment about getting there, when I installed a new radio, you can drop the two bolts holding the steering column and lower it to get better access to removing that panel. Used a rubber cord to hold the column to the handhold above the door' Hope this might help
sounds to me in the beginning of the video , even he thought it was going to be easier than it ended up being, not sure why they don't leave more wire to allow you to pull it out further.
because its not designed to be fixed.
I wonder at this point in that trucks journey, would it not make more sense to just cut the plastic around that switch? Who cares if it looks bad, just get it to work cheaply and easily!
@@arasb3258 that’s a horrible lazy short cut. Please don’t work on cars.
Any videos on replacing round dash vent plz help
How do you know if you need to replace the switch or the blower fan?
Decently easy fix.
I just hate that manufacturers don't want you changing parts on your own so they make the wires super short, adding extra time to repair, hoping you'll just take it to the dealer and have them charge you insane rates for labor.
And that damn auxiliary power outlet in the center has to be the biggest pain in the ass connector to remove!!! That's the only connector I was able to remove with relative ease.
My ford only blows cold through the defrost vents do you think is sana problem
No-this repair will only address a lack of the blower motor sending air through the vents. If you cannot change modes from defrost to floor to mix, etc., then you likely have a vacuum leak, as the blend air door and controlled by vacuum and default/failure position will be defrost and cold.
Hi I was wondering if you can help me out. I purchased a climate control for my 2003 E-250 because the fan speed switch no longer was operational. The damn thing melted. My problem is after connecting the wires the orange wire got so hot it melted the wire nut. Can you please confirm the 4-wire sequence? Black to black. Orange with black strip to Orange with Black stripe. Red with orange stripe from van to yellow with red stripe on switch. And finally light blue with orange stripe on van to Green and white stripe on switch. I’m guessing I got it wrong. Can you help me out please? Thanks in advance...Nick
My button melted too, after I replaced it it still gets hot. I have to turn it off once in a while. I wonder why its getting hot.
VERY helpful thnx
Glad to help out and I appreciate the feedback!
Ty!
Question: 2014 E250...when I put it in reverse the "R" light on the dash lights up only intermittently and the reverse lights on the vehicle do not come on.
Thank you.
Sounds like the transmission range switch needs adjustment or the shift cable needs adjustment
That would be my first thought anyway. Let me know how you make out
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow : Do you know exactly where that range switch is, or isn't?
@@stephendouglas4545 sorry no I don't off hand. They're usually located on the side of the transmission. But I wouldn't know without researching or looking at it. I work on all makes and models so I'm not too incredibly familiar with any single vehicle
Make sure you have the parking brake on and ideally chock your wheels - I put my parking brake on, but it was completely worn out and after a minute, my van rolled into my other car in the driveway and put a big fucking dent in my tailgate😤
Need a little help , the new connectors has different colors. What color goes with what color?
The best thing to do is cut them one at a time from your old connector and put them in the same location on the new connector. Not worrying about if the colors match or not. Just make sure they each go in the same location on the new connector as the old one. or take a pic first before cutting olf pigtail off
throw this at you why does my High fan speed burn out first and all the other videos have the high stay on ? I must of replaced this switch 10 times
I have A2010 Econline its not my blower don’t blo it blo some time s
Have you checked the switch?
Don’t think it’s the switch because when I raise the hood and tap the fan it come on
@@vincentbrown8661 sounds like the fan motor has a dead spot or you have a melted connector on the fan or blower resistor. Let me know what you find out
Looks like the elect. Connection on the blower goes bad too. The prong will be loose. That's why tapping will make it work or why it can be intermittent
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Just take off the doghouse and you can get at it from underneath. Much easier, no brainer
H you would’ve went through the diagnostic process cuz I have issues and maybe I have the same one you had. I am writing this 3 hrs later and I was being a bitch I had the same issue lol thanks for the vid my man
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