Hi. Thanks for the video. My '09 F150 has the same issue. Stuck in cold air. Did you needed to pull any fuses or set the temp selector to various settings for a few seconds for the system to 'learn' the settings again?
To save time on the hidden rear screw I was able to remove the first then lift and rotate the old actuator to the left. It exposed the back screw for fast access.
Thanks for your video. I just finished replacing the heater blend door actuator on my 2011 ford f150. That back screw was a pain. However, I couldn’t use a small ratchet to remove it. Instead I used a small 5/16” box wrench. Took less than 5 minutes. Thanks again.
This video helped so much. Save yourself the trouble of removing the back screw!!! Remove the front screw, insert a flat blade screwdriver or small pry bar underneath and pry up to break the back tab. Damages nothing!
Dude, you are the BEST! I watched several videos before I found yours. All of them had the first third of the video filming themselves, talking, reminiscing about childhood, etc. YOU jumped right in and got it done. I can't tell you how great that is for me. My 2011 F150 with 217K has a/c again for a couple hours (2-3 beers) and $37. Keep doing what you're doing!
Just a tip, if it hasn’t been mentioned yet. To line the keys up on the Actuator; all you have to do is turn on the truck and slowly adjust the hot/cold knob until it pops into place. Make sure you have the blend door plugged in. And as for the radio console, all I unplugged was the upper plug and the plug on the right upper side. I left all the plugs on the bottom like the video. So to recap, get the blend door in the right orientation, then adjust the knob so it matches the key on actuator
FINALLY a video that isn't a top of the line F150 with dual zone ac, fifty blend doors, etc etc THANK YOU!!!! I swear every single video it's always a top-of-the-line lariat with a console shifter and all the dual zone AC etcetera etcetera etcetera
Good info, I have cold ac blowing well over evap but not getting to vents. I cut small Sq to access evap & blowing well. Vents have very little air flow, Thoughts?
Well done! Love your approach of sliding things put of the way rather than larger teardown. It might be more trouble for bigger hands/arms but worked great for me. Crazy you're doing this at night, I found it to be enough of a juggling act during the day.
Just wanted to say thank you for this video. It really helped me figure out how to get in there to get this cursed beast out of my vehicle and restore the heat. Just a helpful FYI for those who are still attempting this, the wiring harness in the glovebox needs to be popped out of place and moved down so that you can really fit your hand where it needs to go. And the tool that you'll likely need to fit in there is a simple small 5/16 box-ended wrench. (A ratcheting one would be best)
Good video and helped me replace the actuator in my 2010 Ford F-150 XLT. I would add that you need small hands to get in through glove box and on top of actuator. Also, tie string to your small wrench and back screw to keep it from losing it. Price of the part runs between $22-$3
Hi I went to a repair shop Are there two of these ? One each for driver and passenger side ? Warm air comes out on driver side Thanks for any and all advice 2010 F-150
@@92813justin is there one for each side ? A/C is on I have hot air on driver side and cold air on passenger side ? Changed out actuator behind radio No change ?
Just finished installing the actuator and I am happy to say, WE HAVE HEAT! One thing slowed the process, the gears didn't line up so contrary to the advice given to me at the Ford dealership, I did NOT "Stick a screwdriver in and force the gear to move". Just plug in the new actuator and turn the heat/ac knob until the gears line up. Easy fix. Thank you so much for posting this video!
My husbands truck blows cool air then all of a sudden it gets warm then goes back to cool air. No shift in temperature settings it does it all on its own. Will this fix that problem?? Let me add the air feels cool not cold. We added freon and it helped a little but the air keeps going back and forth from cool to warm.
Do you know if a 2015 KingRanch is the same as these model year? My dual control on the passenger side is stuck on cold temp and wont sync back to heater mode.
Quick question, if I have the dual climate control and only want to replace the actuator on the passenger side, will the removal of the radio panel and replacement be the same as in this video? Both aren't working, but I'm looking for a halfway fix that I can live with at the moment and can't find anyone working on the dual replacing only the passenger side. Thanks.
Hey there, my 2013 F150 limited just started acting up today, the heater on the driver's side isn't working. The dash says it's on "HI" but on the passenger side is blowing hot air. Is this actuator my problem you think?
@@92813justin thanks for the input! I haven't replaced it yet, because like all the other comments on this video, mine isn't making a clicking sound when I turn the heater nob up or down on the driver side. Do you still think I need to change the driver's side actuator? Thanks!!
I have hot air blowing out the 2 driver and rear seat vent's when a/c is on but cold air coming out the 2 passenger vent's.Does this sound like the blend door actuator also?
So.. My 2012 F150 XL is blowing hot at the highest setting and it does not seem to get any cooler if I turn it all the way to the left using the outside temperature or the AC. Could this be the issue?
Great video. My question is, if I can change the climate control to different parts(defrost, legs/defrost, whole cabin) and it cycles to each different section, is the blend door my issue? That part changes the blower door to run to the different areas of the truck? I have no heat @22° but blower blows cold air fine. Temp is right where it should be. Thanks
The blend door actuator changes the temperature of your cabin. There is a different actitud that changes where it is blowing. If it’s stuck at one temperature it’s most likely the blend door actuator (unless you’re heater core isn’t working). But with these f-150 it is typically the blend door
@@92813justin Thanks for getting back so quick. It seems to be blowing at the same temp. I've had my 1st 3 vehicles(starting 35ys ago) with blown heater cores and always smelled antifreeze. I don't smell anything. Not sure if the smell matters. I'll order the part. Thanks again!
My 2012 FX4 f150 has just started blowing hot air out on the left two passenger side vents up front. probably the blend door stuck. BUT is there a fuse I should check first? I cannot see anything on fuse chart in owners manual that looks like blend door
The fuse chart may have something like blower, temperature control, more most likely climate control. I would check all of the fuses that are in the vesinity of climate control. If everything looks good, it maybe the actuator. Good luck!
How do you know if it’s this part or the blend door motor under the passenger floorboard ? Our clicks on hot or cold but I don’t have hot air on the passenger side . The drivers side has hot air but still makes the clicking noise off and on
Do you have dual climate? If not do you know if dual climate zones have two blenders. And where the hell would the other one be? Wish me luck I'm going to rip into this tomaro.
Great video, not sure if my issue is the blend door actuator. Most of the clicking occurs when I press the power switch on or off. Has even happened when I open one of the doors to enter the cab. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Yes, it's very subtle but you can hear the gears moving in the motor. Changing the blower speed, temperature, turning the ignition on/off AND opening doors will cause the clicking noise. After hearing that there are three motors I want to make sure I replace the correct one. Thanks.
That is really weird. Mine did not make any noises when it broke. It just stoped working. So it may be something else. Its hard to diagnose it over comments. lol. Good Luck
so my question now that i have the new one....what position is the new one in ? if the door was open to allow the cold air flow... how do i know if the new actuator is in open or closed position?
The blend door can only go in one way. If it shows cold on your thermostat than it should be cold. Try to put your ear right up to the dashboard to listen for the blend door motor moving.
@@wiggster1080 I heard a clicking noise. I could hear the motor trying to turn but it was making that clicking noise. I put my hand on the heater core houses in the engine bay and they were both hot so I knew that was working
I had my passenger side blend door actuator replaced. Now with the AC on a small amount of cold air is coming out of the windshield defrost vents and fogging up windshield lower third on the outside of glass. Do you know the exact procedure to calibrate the blend door actuator? I know I have to pull fuse 15 but do you have to set AC controls to certain settings before you turn key off? Could actuator be off one tooth causing this?
@@92813justin Glad to hear that. Do you know by chance of the AC control settings have to be set a certain way veggie pulling fuse 15 from the lower fuse panel on front passenger side kick panel?
Thanks for the video. I'm looking to clarify the symptoms of this failure. My dual control passenger side temp no longer changers temp when the passenger control is changed. Is that charistic of the problem this fix solves?
So, when I replaced mine, it was some non Ford part, it just failed again, this time I replaced it with a Motorcraft replacement part, but skipped putting in the back screw. Hopefully I won't need to mess with this again.
wow ford your engineers really screwed up on this one that back screw was one of the worst bolts ive ever had to get to. i said screw it and broke it off (yes its my truck). and its gonna have to work with only one screw.
there was no way in hell my hands and arms could even get the back bolt in the hole to even start it. I just left it with the front bolt as well. seemed tight enough.
My 2011 f150 has dual climate control and the passenger side will go from hot to cold, but it blows hot air thru the vents and not the floor. Would that be the same actuator as this one?
Great vid. I have a 12 fx4 with dual climate. With AC on, driver side blows cold but the entire passenger side blows hot all the time. Does that one actuator control the entire right side?
Chuck Tatham for dual climate control to work they have to have two different climate systems. It sounds like your blower door actuator is broken on the passenger side. If you don't have the engine on you can hear the actuator moving if you put your head next to the climate control buttons. It should be a similar fix for your passenger side actuator.
Chuck Tatham yes, I have the ignition on but the engine off so you can hear better. You can barley hear it. You should be able to hear the one that is changing temperature.
Great question! Yes, only on the part that is attached to the truck. You can not move the actuator. I was able to get both somewhat lined up in order to have the actuator slide in. Then, I move the actuator to line up the holes.
Just a tip for everyone else what I did was look at and mark the location of the arm on the old one I removed and then plug in the new one and rotate it with the hot/cold control until it matched. Then I installed it easily
Thank you so much for posting this video. I have a problem with blend door actuator in my 2011 ford mondeo mk4.5 dual zone control, it's noisy and stuck in the middle between cold and hot air. The question is should I remove the whole dashboard or just remove the center console to reach the dead part? Hope that you giude me to the right direction.
Mohammad Mustafa you are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I would recommend taking out as little as possible. That will help prevent you from breaking or loosening your dashboard as much as possible. Because it does not always snap back in perfectly the second time. At the end of the day it's up to you but I would stick to less is more in this case.
Great video! One question.. will this fix hot air on the drivers side and ac on the passenger side? I only get hot air on the drivers side no matter what
Something I did to align the splines was to plug in the new actuator and turn the key on. It moved into the position the old one was in. Went in easily! The real hard part was that back screw.
I've recently had an issue where the heater in my 2014 F-150 will intermittently stop blowing heated air. It'll be working fine and then all of a sudden you can feel the air coming out of the vents start getting cooler and cooler. If I fiddle with it a bit, or turn the control panel off and back on it seems to start working again. Is this video the fix for this issue? I didn't see anywhere what the symptoms are for needing this repair, so I thought I'd ask.
I was told by someone that my blend door is the reason my heater isn't blowing hot and defrost is completely cold. Top radiator hose is about 40⁰ hotter than the bottom hose. Flushed the radiator, new coolant, new radiator cap, new thermostat. Would this have anything to do with the blend door actuator?
Great video. Job took about 30 minutes. Ford replaced it the first time under warranty. They didn’t put the rear bolt in that probably saved me 15 minutes. Thank you!
Just bought a used 2010 F-150 Lariat. I notice a clicking/rattling noise coming from the passenger side underneath the glove compartment. It only occurs when I select Auto or Max A/C. Is this the actuator?
Turns out there was some electrical tape or a ribbon of some kind caught up inside of the fan motor housing. Yanked that sucker out and the noise has gone away.
Would it help with getting the correct shaft position to compare the old and new actuators before you install the new actuator. If not the same then manually move the new actuator to the same position as the old one. Then you should be able to align it to the correct position easier. At least you'd be starting closer to where you need it to be.
Great video, I think this is the issue on my truck is.. but I wanted to give my conditions and see if you agree: The heater and a/c both seem to be working fine in regards to temperature, however when I change the climate setting to blow 'face only', it triggers a loud clicking noise. However as soon as I change the climate setting to anything else other than 'face only' (defrost, or face and feet) the clicking stops. Do you have any insight to what this particular issue is? Any feedback is much appreciated.
Trevor Nolan if you can feel warm and cold air this is not your issue. The blend door actuator “blends” the warm and cold air to your preferred temperature.
Hi am facing an electric leaking inside that section fuse 39 20A Radio, Navigation display do you have any idea about the issue or where to look exactly ?? thanks bro
Do you have to do anything to make sure it's alined with how control knob is set? So if the knob was all the way to heat when you disconnected how do you make sure the position of the blend door matches?
Great video, love your straight forward style and high-speed….my problem is not hit or cold….it seems my front vents do not blow or at least not hard…in fact it seems to make no difference what location I set (eg. feet, vents etc) it seems to blow 80% at my feet and 20% everywhere else…..not sure this would fix it?
Thank you for this video buddy. I changed mine last week following your steps. I actually posted a video, I found a better way to get that motor out without having to mess around with that back bolt. I just took the front one out and grabbed the actuator with a pair of pliers until I snapped the ear off the back of it and then had easy access to get the bolt out. Thanks again
Great video guys I am only getting cold air so it seems this will be a fix correct? Would love a yes? Does this also fix the clicking noise as well? Hopefully you guys see this question. Lol thanks
My truck its a 2012 f150 It is dual-zone air conditioning, it blows hot air on the right side and works well on the left side. Will this piece be the one I need?
I trying to fix my truck I changed the motor blend door heater but right now only have hot air on passenger side the driver side everything working good I need to change in other parts to fix that ????
From what it sounds like you have dual climate control. Is that correct? If so, there may be an additional blend door that is not working on your drivers side.
I had the same problem but on the driver side. I replace both blender doors and the driver side still the temp remain the same.. 2009 Ford Expedition limited. Any suggestions?
I had the same problem with my f150 there are three blend door actuators two that are easy to reach and the third is a pain to get to you would need to remove the whole dashboard which will require you to remove the chairs and center console as well. The dealer wanted over $2000 to do this repair but I ended up doing it my self.
You are correct if he has dual climate control there is another blend door right under the dashboard and is very hard to get to without removing the whole dash out of the truck.
I have a 2011 XLT with no dual climate. My temperatures work just fine but when I first turn the truck on there seems to be what sounds like gears clicking behind my radio. Any ideas? I already ordered a new actuator just haven’t got around to replacing it
It is hard to tell where and what the clicking noise is in your truck. Take a look at this video and listen to your car to see if it is in a similar location. If it is, then it may be the actuator. This actuator made some weird grinding and droning noises before it went out. Hope this helps! Good luck
I just changed my actuator behind my stereo in my 2013 5.0 Screw. Still clicks behind my dash gauge cluster when switching to heat and back to a/c. Filled with new freon prior and still doesn't blow cold like it used to. Dunno which actuator needs changed.
Kenneth Durbin, if the blend door is working and the a/c is not. The symptoms should be: set temp to high and get hot hair. Then, move thermostat to cold with a/c button on and you should start getting room temperature air.
@@92813justin I'm getting heat when I switch it to heat and I'm getting cold when I switch it to a/c..just not as cold as it once was plus there's a clicking noise when I switch. Sounds like it's coming from behind the right side of the instrument panel, maybe behind the right vent by the steering wheel. Air blows out all my vents still though.
Thank you! The screw to take the blower door actuator off is a 5/16in screw. I do not remember the other sizes however the sockets sizes are small and very common if you have a set. You can also check out my description for more details.
there are some clips offer some tricks on how put the new one in: just use (cut) the bad actuator gear tip, slid gear tip in , and twist to the desirable position for the new one to be in.
I was going to point that out. All you need to do is open up the old actuator, pop the old gear out and use it for alignment. No need to cut anything and it gives you a BIG gear to hunker down on for alignment. Cheers.
I have a 2013 F150 Eco Boost that will only stay very hot until i bring the cold knob almost completely to the left side. Is there a difference between the blower door actuator and the Blender? WIth this occruing do you believe its the blower door actuator>
The blower door actuator and blender door are two different words that describe the same thing. Have you tried your issue with the air conditioner on? I would try that to see if it is moving smoothly. Make sure to listen for the actuator when you are changing the temperature. If it skips really fast right when you move it to the far cold side that may be your issue. If that is not the case, something may be wrong with the cooling system.
This is a contender to that. Here is how I would check: the vehicle is at operating temperature, the lines running into the dashboard are hot, and there is a small noise from the blower door actuator when the temperature gauge is moved from hot to cold. If it is only stuck at one temperature and you can't here the blower door actuator move its most likely to be the issue.
What if the heat it extremly hot whether the knob is turned all the way to the righ, which it should be and is extremely hot, but i have to completely turn the knob to the farthest left to get the temp to change but its very cold. No in between control makes it a pain.
Hi i got a question. My passenger side works fine but the driver side feels like the vent is not fully open. Even i put it to cold air it's still stays warm. Is it the same location of actuator like this video?
Thank you for the video man! Super helpful and great info. I also just snapped the back bracket off and left the back screw off when I put the new one in. Plenty of hold with just the front one. That back one is just way too difficult to get out. (2010 f150).
@@92813justin thanks. Was able to remove it all, small screw behind SYNC panel had to get to first. Turns out bend door was unplugged. Super small space to work with.
Hey I have a 2011 f150 it has a dual temp but I can change the temperature on either side, my problem is the air will only blow at one speed and I can't change it but everything else works. Is it the same actuator or do know what I need to do?
Thanks for the video. In your experience replacing this part, will it improve air blowing speed as well as temp control? I only have hot air that blows out slowly in an Explorer. I appreciate your thoughts!
Having issues getting to the back bolt of the actuator; my socket won’t clear between the bolt and the metal framing behind the radio, right above the actuator, not enough clearance. Has anyone else had this issue and what fix did you find?
This video is 100%. I was able to replace in under 2 hours. For the back screw I used a 8mm socket. There is plenty of space behind the motor for the ratchet. You just need long arms
MAN. I have a 2013 f150 xlt 5.0, it blows real cold at a stop, but blows kinda cold when i drive and back to cold when i stop, will changing this fix that problem, someone please answer this.
I'm hoping this is a simple question. My 2010 F-150 does not have dual climate. My problem is that no matter where i set the controls my air only comes out of the panel vents. I can control temperature just fine. Could someone explain which door or motor is stuck? Thanks
Sounds like your door actuator (mode door) is stuck. There are actuators for the hot/cold settings (blend door actuator) and there is a different one for the mode door (defrost/feet/paneletc). When you select hot or cold does the sir coming out of your vents change accordingly?
Pet Ko it would seem he isn't going to respond. Mine does the same thing. I have a.c. or heat and whatever temp I want. Just only through defroster vents and door defrost. Nothing else. I'll start the truck and it just clicks for a bit and stops. No change
I have that problem. The dealership said they need to pull the entire dashboard out. But watch your video that is not correct you can do it through the glove compartment in the radio. All good VIDEO, thank you.
I did this repair on a 2013 F150...fully expecting to battle the rear screw, was very fortunate...there was none!! Maybe the engineers at Ford realized that this wasn't such a better idea. Thanks for the video post it was a useful guide :)
Great video! Clear and to the point. Just fixed this on my 2012 XTR (XLT) in about an hour. Prince George Ford charged me C$70 with tax for the YH1933 part.
Same problem, I put it to hot, then I take out the battery n put it back on within 5 seconds maybe, start the truck n the heater works, but just the other day it only blows out from the face, not floor n not the defrost, so it’s stuck on the face/ front vents, defrost don’t work , any suggestions?
The blend door actuator controls where the air from the blower is going to go. Essentially, if you move it to one side it will move air over the heater and visa versa. It controls how hot or cold you want your air temperature.
Thank you!.... just did a bunch off work to my truck... reset the pcm and the actuator went out.... your video is the best guide... only took about 1/2 hour... would’ve been faster if I didn’t have 10 thumbs.
Thank you so much for this video! Just saved me 700$ that I was quoted for this fix. It took me an hour to do. Life saver video
You are welcome, Nick! I am glad I could save you some time and money!!
Hi. Thanks for the video. My '09 F150 has the same issue. Stuck in cold air. Did you needed to pull any fuses or set the temp selector to various settings for a few seconds for the system to 'learn' the settings again?
Great question. Everything works out great. There is no need to do that.
Hi, my 2011 f150 is not getting any hot air....should I do this to fix it?
It's just not sending any hot air in the truck
To save time on the hidden rear screw I was able to remove the first then lift and rotate the old actuator to the left. It exposed the back screw for fast access.
Thanks for your video. I just finished replacing the heater blend door actuator on my 2011 ford f150. That back screw was a pain. However, I couldn’t use a small ratchet to remove it. Instead I used a small 5/16” box wrench. Took less than 5 minutes. Thanks again.
This video helped so much. Save yourself the trouble of removing the back screw!!! Remove the front screw, insert a flat blade screwdriver or small pry bar underneath and pry up to break the back tab. Damages nothing!
now you're talking! thanks!
INCORRECT. DO THE JOB PROPERLY
ok thanks karen@@dopeman420
I did exactly that ,I then just left the rear screw out as one screw is quite sufficient
This was the best suggestion in the thread. I have no clue how to get the screw out any other way
Dude, you are the BEST! I watched several videos before I found yours. All of them had the first third of the video filming themselves, talking, reminiscing about childhood, etc. YOU jumped right in and got it done. I can't tell you how great that is for me. My 2011 F150 with 217K has a/c again for a couple hours (2-3 beers) and $37. Keep doing what you're doing!
@@josiahupton9723 thank you! I appreciate it!!!
Just a tip, if it hasn’t been mentioned yet. To line the keys up on the Actuator; all you have to do is turn on the truck and slowly adjust the hot/cold knob until it pops into place. Make sure you have the blend door plugged in. And as for the radio console, all I unplugged was the upper plug and the plug on the right upper side. I left all the plugs on the bottom like the video.
So to recap, get the blend door in the right orientation, then adjust the knob so it matches the key on actuator
It will automatically do that. Just install it. Your over thinking it.
That actually sounds like a great way to get the splines to line up. Thanks for the tip!!
Thank you, great tip!!! I was struggling to align the splines until I started the truck.
FINALLY a video that isn't a top of the line F150 with dual zone ac, fifty blend doors, etc etc THANK YOU!!!! I swear every single video it's always a top-of-the-line lariat with a console shifter and all the dual zone AC etcetera etcetera etcetera
Good info, I have cold ac blowing well over evap but not getting to vents. I cut small Sq to access evap & blowing well. Vents have very little air flow, Thoughts?
You rocked it! Best video compared to ALL of them. Good job young man! DIY $23 vs $ 450 at mechanic was the right choice.
Is this also the fix for when your heat is stuck on? All the research I’ve done points to this
I read somewhere on another forum that you are supposed to calibrate the potentiometer. Is that what everyone else has done?
Well done! Love your approach of sliding things put of the way rather than larger teardown. It might be more trouble for bigger hands/arms but worked great for me. Crazy you're doing this at night, I found it to be enough of a juggling act during the day.
Just wanted to say thank you for this video. It really helped me figure out how to get in there to get this cursed beast out of my vehicle and restore the heat.
Just a helpful FYI for those who are still attempting this, the wiring harness in the glovebox needs to be popped out of place and moved down so that you can really fit your hand where it needs to go. And the tool that you'll likely need to fit in there is a simple small 5/16 box-ended wrench. (A ratcheting one would be best)
Thank you Brian! I'm glad the video helped you replace this horrible actuator.
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Good video and helped me replace the actuator in my 2010 Ford F-150 XLT. I would add that you need small hands to get in through glove box and on top of actuator. Also, tie string to your small wrench and back screw to keep it from losing it. Price of the part runs between $22-$3
Hi
I went to a repair shop
Are there two of these ?
One each for driver and passenger side ?
Warm air comes out on driver side
Thanks for any and all advice
2010 F-150
If you have dual climate control yes you will have two of them
@@92813justin is there one for each side ?
A/C is on
I have hot air on driver side and cold air on passenger side ?
Changed out actuator behind radio
No change ?
Just finished installing the actuator and I am happy to say, WE HAVE HEAT! One thing slowed the process, the gears didn't line up so contrary to the advice given to me at the Ford dealership, I did NOT "Stick a screwdriver in and force the gear to move". Just plug in the new actuator and turn the heat/ac knob until the gears line up. Easy fix. Thank you so much for posting this video!
I put new peace and keep knocking. So I need to move the ac/heat till line up? I will try it again…
My husbands truck blows cool air then all of a sudden it gets warm then goes back to cool air. No shift in temperature settings it does it all on its own. Will this fix that problem?? Let me add the air feels cool not cold. We added freon and it helped a little but the air keeps going back and forth from cool to warm.
What was the truck doing that you changed out this particular actuator? Was it blowing heat on the passenger side? Was it clicking?
Do you know if a 2015 KingRanch is the same as these model year? My dual control on the passenger side is stuck on cold temp and wont sync back to heater mode.
Quick question, if I have the dual climate control and only want to replace the actuator on the passenger side, will the removal of the radio panel and replacement be the same as in this video? Both aren't working, but I'm looking for a halfway fix that I can live with at the moment and can't find anyone working on the dual replacing only the passenger side. Thanks.
Good video!! My truck makes a clicking sound in behind radio..what was your sdoing to need to change the part u did? Thanks
Hey there, my 2013 F150 limited just started acting up today, the heater on the driver's side isn't working. The dash says it's on "HI" but on the passenger side is blowing hot air. Is this actuator my problem you think?
Yes, exactly!
Dual climate control is different. If you passenger side is working I would guess your driver side has a broken blend door actuator.
@@92813justin thanks for the input! I haven't replaced it yet, because like all the other comments on this video, mine isn't making a clicking sound when I turn the heater nob up or down on the driver side. Do you still think I need to change the driver's side actuator? Thanks!!
I have hot air blowing out the 2 driver and rear seat vent's when a/c is on but cold air coming out the 2 passenger vent's.Does this sound like the blend door actuator also?
So.. My 2012 F150 XL is blowing hot at the highest setting and it does not seem to get any cooler if I turn it all the way to the left using the outside temperature or the AC. Could this be the issue?
Great video. My question is, if I can change the climate control to different parts(defrost, legs/defrost, whole cabin) and it cycles to each different section, is the blend door my issue? That part changes the blower door to run to the different areas of the truck?
I have no heat @22° but blower blows cold air fine. Temp is right where it should be.
Thanks
The blend door actuator changes the temperature of your cabin. There is a different actitud that changes where it is blowing. If it’s stuck at one temperature it’s most likely the blend door actuator (unless you’re heater core isn’t working). But with these f-150 it is typically the blend door
@@92813justin Thanks for getting back so quick. It seems to be blowing at the same temp. I've had my 1st 3 vehicles(starting 35ys ago) with blown heater cores and always smelled antifreeze. I don't smell anything. Not sure if the smell matters. I'll order the part.
Thanks again!
Peter Timpson it sounds like the blend door actuator. Let me know if you have any more questions when installing the part
SICE THERE ARE 2 OF THESE ONE THERE AND ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR SIDE. IS ONE THE MAIN AND THE OTHER SECONDARY???
My 2012 FX4 f150 has just started blowing hot air out on the left two passenger side vents up front. probably the blend door stuck. BUT is there a fuse I should check first? I cannot see anything on fuse chart in owners manual that looks like blend door
The fuse chart may have something like blower, temperature control, more most likely climate control. I would check all of the fuses that are in the vesinity of climate control. If everything looks good, it maybe the actuator. Good luck!
How do you know if it’s this part or the blend door motor under the passenger floorboard ? Our clicks on hot or cold but I don’t have hot air on the passenger side . The drivers side has hot air but still makes the clicking noise off and on
Do you have dual climate? If not do you know if dual climate zones have two blenders. And where the hell would the other one be? Wish me luck I'm going to rip into this tomaro.
Its under the dash near the floor. There is a video on youtube
Great video, not sure if my issue is the blend door actuator. Most of the clicking occurs when I press the power switch on or off. Has even happened when I open one of the doors to enter the cab. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Does it sound like the blower is making a clicking noise? When you change the speed of the blower does it change?
Yes, it's very subtle but you can hear the gears moving in the motor. Changing the blower speed, temperature, turning the ignition on/off AND opening doors will cause the clicking noise. After hearing that there are three motors I want to make sure I replace the correct one. Thanks.
That is really weird. Mine did not make any noises when it broke. It just stoped working. So it may be something else. Its hard to diagnose it over comments. lol. Good Luck
Thanks! One last question, do you know if all 3 motors are the same?
I would assume they are different parts since they perform different functionalities.
so my question now that i have the new one....what position is the new one in ? if the door was open to allow the cold air flow... how do i know if the new actuator is in open or closed position?
The blend door can only go in one way. If it shows cold on your thermostat than it should be cold. Try to put your ear right up to the dashboard to listen for the blend door motor moving.
works perfect :)
thanks so much .... already liked and subbed ;)
Will this fix the heater to that it can work again? I'm having this issues and now that its winter time my truck dont want have heat. Only cold air.
How did you troubleshoot that it was just that actuator? What were the symptoms?
@@wiggster1080 I heard a clicking noise. I could hear the motor trying to turn but it was making that clicking noise. I put my hand on the heater core houses in the engine bay and they were both hot so I knew that was working
What do you think maybe need in otter part for the ac
I had my passenger side blend door actuator replaced. Now with the AC on a small amount of cold air is coming out of the windshield defrost vents and fogging up windshield lower third on the outside of glass. Do you know the exact procedure to calibrate the blend door actuator? I know I have to pull fuse 15 but do you have to set AC controls to certain settings before you turn key off? Could actuator be off one tooth causing this?
Great question. No, the actuator is keyed so it can only fit one way
@@92813justin Glad to hear that. Do you know by chance of the AC control settings have to be set a certain way veggie pulling fuse 15 from the lower fuse panel on front passenger side kick panel?
Any info on the bolt head sizes being used?
Thanks for the video. I'm looking to clarify the symptoms of this failure. My dual control passenger side temp no longer changers temp when the passenger control is changed. Is that charistic of the problem this fix solves?
Kim yes, sounds like it could be the issue
Kim, did you try replacing blend door? I am also having same issue.
No, in have not yet attempted to fix the problem.
Did this last year. Back screw still sitting in my console.
Haha same I left it out..
So, when I replaced mine, it was some non Ford part, it just failed again, this time I replaced it with a Motorcraft replacement part, but skipped putting in the back screw. Hopefully I won't need to mess with this again.
@@ThunderEagle87 so far so good for me.
wow ford your engineers really screwed up on this one that back screw was one of the worst bolts ive ever had to get to. i said screw it and broke it off (yes its my truck). and its gonna have to work with only one screw.
Good work Kyle! It sure was a tuff one.
there was no way in hell my hands and arms could even get the back bolt in the hole to even start it. I just left it with the front bolt as well. seemed tight enough.
I have dual climate control what do you think I need to replace the driver side too
My 2011 f150 has dual climate control and the passenger side will go from hot to cold, but it blows hot air thru the vents and not the floor. Would that be the same actuator as this one?
Great vid. I have a 12 fx4 with dual climate. With AC on, driver side blows cold but the entire passenger side blows hot all the time. Does that one actuator control the entire right side?
Chuck Tatham Do they both switch from hot to cold? Is one side stuck and the other one changes temperature?
the driver's side operates normally with temp changes. The passenger side blows hot only
Chuck Tatham for dual climate control to work they have to have two different climate systems. It sounds like your blower door actuator is broken on the passenger side. If you don't have the engine on you can hear the actuator moving if you put your head next to the climate control buttons. It should be a similar fix for your passenger side actuator.
without engine on and ignition active? rotate the temp knob would allow you to hear the actuator?
Chuck Tatham yes, I have the ignition on but the engine off so you can hear better. You can barley hear it. You should be able to hear the one that is changing temperature.
Are you able to rotate the door by hand if you try and turn it with your finger? To line it up?
Great question! Yes, only on the part that is attached to the truck. You can not move the actuator. I was able to get both somewhat lined up in order to have the actuator slide in. Then, I move the actuator to line up the holes.
Just a tip for everyone else what I did was look at and mark the location of the arm on the old one I removed and then plug in the new one and rotate it with the hot/cold control until it matched. Then I installed it easily
Thank you so much for posting this video.
I have a problem with blend door actuator in my 2011 ford mondeo mk4.5 dual zone control, it's noisy and stuck in the middle between cold and hot air.
The question is should I remove the whole dashboard or just remove the center console to reach the dead part?
Hope that you giude me to the right direction.
Mohammad Mustafa you are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I would recommend taking out as little as possible. That will help prevent you from breaking or loosening your dashboard as much as possible. Because it does not always snap back in perfectly the second time. At the end of the day it's up to you but I would stick to less is more in this case.
CluEngineer thank you for your prompt response. Well, in this case, I will go to some professional to do this heavy duty job.
Great video! One question.. will this fix hot air on the drivers side and ac on the passenger side? I only get hot air on the drivers side no matter what
This sounds like dual climate control which may or may not fix your issue
If it's the driver side the dash will have to come out
Three styles of actuators. Sounds like you nee one of the three "mode" acruators.
@@92813justin thanks
What does that mean ?
I have same issue
Something I did to align the splines was to plug in the new actuator and turn the key on. It moved into the position the old one was in. Went in easily! The real hard part was that back screw.
I've recently had an issue where the heater in my 2014 F-150 will intermittently stop blowing heated air. It'll be working fine and then all of a sudden you can feel the air coming out of the vents start getting cooler and cooler. If I fiddle with it a bit, or turn the control panel off and back on it seems to start working again. Is this video the fix for this issue? I didn't see anywhere what the symptoms are for needing this repair, so I thought I'd ask.
I was told by someone that my blend door is the reason my heater isn't blowing hot and defrost is completely cold. Top radiator hose is about 40⁰ hotter than the bottom hose. Flushed the radiator, new coolant, new radiator cap, new thermostat. Would this have anything to do with the blend door actuator?
This works for even the limited f150? 2011 6.2
Great video. Job took about 30 minutes. Ford replaced it the first time under warranty. They didn’t put the rear bolt in that probably saved me 15 minutes. Thank you!
Phillip Roten Wow. That is funny Ford left out the bolt. It took some effort but I'm glad it worked out for you!
Just bought a used 2010 F-150 Lariat. I notice a clicking/rattling noise coming from the passenger side underneath the glove compartment. It only occurs when I select Auto or Max A/C. Is this the actuator?
Grizzly Adams, sounds like it
Turns out there was some electrical tape or a ribbon of some kind caught up inside of the fan motor housing. Yanked that sucker out and the noise has gone away.
Would it help with getting the correct shaft position to compare the old and new actuators before you install the new actuator. If not the same then manually move the new actuator to the same position as the old one. Then you should be able to align it to the correct position easier. At least you'd be starting closer to where you need it to be.
Great video, I think this is the issue on my truck is.. but I wanted to give my conditions and see if you agree: The heater and a/c both seem to be working fine in regards to temperature, however when I change the climate setting to blow 'face only', it triggers a loud clicking noise. However as soon as I change the climate setting to anything else other than 'face only' (defrost, or face and feet) the clicking stops. Do you have any insight to what this particular issue is? Any feedback is much appreciated.
Trevor Nolan if you can feel warm and cold air this is not your issue. The blend door actuator “blends” the warm and cold air to your preferred temperature.
CluEngineer well dang. Thanks for the feedback. do you know what else may cause a clicking/knocking noise that comes from behind the dash?
Hi am facing an electric leaking inside that section fuse 39 20A Radio, Navigation display do you have any idea about the issue or where to look exactly ?? thanks bro
Great video a little suggestion sir how to do it with a spotlight
Do you have to do anything to make sure it's alined with how control knob is set? So if the knob was all the way to heat when you disconnected how do you make sure the position of the blend door matches?
Richard Streeter Ford designed the part so there is only one way for it to fit.
Great video, love your straight forward style and high-speed….my problem is not hit or cold….it seems my front vents do not blow or at least not hard…in fact it seems to make no difference what location I set (eg. feet, vents etc) it seems to blow 80% at my feet and 20% everywhere else…..not sure this would fix it?
Seems like a blower door where they direct the air
Any clue if it is located somewhere similar in 15+ F150s?
Thank you for this video buddy. I changed mine last week following your steps. I actually posted a video, I found a better way to get that motor out without having to mess around with that back bolt. I just took the front one out and grabbed the actuator with a pair of pliers until I snapped the ear off the back of it and then had easy access to get the bolt out. Thanks again
You are welcome. I watched your video and gave it a thumps up. Great work!
Thanks to both of you.
Great video guys I am only getting cold air so it seems this will be a fix correct? Would love a yes? Does this also fix the clicking noise as well? Hopefully you guys see this question. Lol thanks
My truck its a 2012 f150
It is dual-zone air conditioning, it blows hot air on the right side and works well on the left side. Will this piece be the one I need?
It could, I do not know anything about dual climate control
I trying to fix my truck I changed the motor blend door heater but right now only have hot air on passenger side the driver side everything working good I need to change in other parts to fix that ????
From what it sounds like you have dual climate control. Is that correct? If so, there may be an additional blend door that is not working on your drivers side.
I had the same problem but on the driver side. I replace both blender doors and the driver side still the temp remain the same.. 2009 Ford Expedition limited. Any suggestions?
I had the same problem with my f150 there are three blend door actuators two that are easy to reach and the third is a pain to get to you would need to remove the whole dashboard which will require you to remove the chairs and center console as well. The dealer wanted over $2000 to do this repair but I ended up doing it my self.
You are correct if he has dual climate control there is another blend door right under the dashboard and is very hard to get to without removing the whole dash out of the truck.
I have a 2011 XLT with no dual climate. My temperatures work just fine but when I first turn the truck on there seems to be what sounds like gears clicking behind my radio. Any ideas? I already ordered a new actuator just haven’t got around to replacing it
It is hard to tell where and what the clicking noise is in your truck. Take a look at this video and listen to your car to see if it is in a similar location. If it is, then it may be the actuator. This actuator made some weird grinding and droning noises before it went out. Hope this helps! Good luck
I just changed my actuator behind my stereo in my 2013 5.0 Screw. Still clicks behind my dash gauge cluster when switching to heat and back to a/c. Filled with new freon prior and still doesn't blow cold like it used to. Dunno which actuator needs changed.
Kenneth Durbin, if the blend door is working and the a/c is not. The symptoms should be: set temp to high and get hot hair. Then, move thermostat to cold with a/c button on and you should start getting room temperature air.
If it was the blend door was broken, your temperature coming out of the vents would not change if your changed the thermostat
@@92813justin I'm getting heat when I switch it to heat and I'm getting cold when I switch it to a/c..just not as cold as it once was plus there's a clicking noise when I switch. Sounds like it's coming from behind the right side of the instrument panel, maybe behind the right vent by the steering wheel. Air blows out all my vents still though.
have 09 150. no heat coming from passenger side vents or defroster?
Thank you
Kevin
18winsagin what did you end up fixing to solve this? Mine doing same exact thing. Thanks
How long did that take? I have the same problem. Thanks
Thanks for the video. Do you recall the socket sizes that you used for the screws and are they all the same sizes?
Thank you! The screw to take the blower door actuator off is a 5/16in screw. I do not remember the other sizes however the sockets sizes are small and very common if you have a set. You can also check out my description for more details.
Which part number did you use (i have the same truck and problem) was it YH-1770 or YH-1881? Thanks
I went to the dealer and they gave me a part. I am sorry, but I do not remember the part number for this part.
So what is a blower door actuator anyway? What is the exact, actual symptoms that necessitated this part being replaced?
there are some clips offer some tricks on how put the new one in: just use (cut) the bad actuator gear tip, slid gear tip in , and twist to the desirable position for the new one to be in.
I was going to point that out. All you need to do is open up the old actuator, pop the old gear out and use it for alignment. No need to cut anything and it gives you a BIG gear to hunker down on for alignment. Cheers.
I have a 2013 F150 Eco Boost that will only stay very hot until i bring the cold knob almost completely to the left side. Is there a difference between the blower door actuator and the Blender? WIth this occruing do you believe its the blower door actuator>
The blower door actuator and blender door are two different words that describe the same thing. Have you tried your issue with the air conditioner on? I would try that to see if it is moving smoothly. Make sure to listen for the actuator when you are changing the temperature. If it skips really fast right when you move it to the far cold side that may be your issue. If that is not the case, something may be wrong with the cooling system.
Do you think if I don't have any heat to the cab that this is the same problem?
This is a contender to that. Here is how I would check: the vehicle is at operating temperature, the lines running into the dashboard are hot, and there is a small noise from the blower door actuator when the temperature gauge is moved from hot to cold. If it is only stuck at one temperature and you can't here the blower door actuator move its most likely to be the issue.
What if the heat it extremly hot whether the knob is turned all the way to the righ, which it should be and is extremely hot, but i have to completely turn the knob to the farthest left to get the temp to change but its very cold. No in between control makes it a pain.
This video was awesome!! It literally saved me a thousand dollars and hours of work. Thank you brother! You rock!
Is this single or dual for driver and passenger?
single
Hi i got a question. My passenger side works fine but the driver side feels like the vent is not fully open. Even i put it to cold air it's still stays warm. Is it the same location of actuator like this video?
Dual climate control is a whole new animal. But it does sound like an actuator
@@92813justinso are there two ?
My drivers side blows warm air ? And have dual air controls
Thank you for the video man! Super helpful and great info. I also just snapped the back bracket off and left the back screw off when I put the new one in. Plenty of hold with just the front one. That back one is just way too difficult to get out. (2010 f150).
Any suggestion on replacing with a center console. Dont want to have to remove entire dash...
Richard Hernandez try just taking out the radio like what I did to reach back there.
@@92813justin thanks. Was able to remove it all, small screw behind SYNC panel had to get to first. Turns out bend door was unplugged. Super small space to work with.
Yes, it’s super tight back there. That’s a lucky fix. I’m glad it worked out for you.
My heater works but it’s set on low. Won’t change its settings even when I put it on max. How can I fix that ?
Hey I have a 2011 f150 it has a dual temp but I can change the temperature on either side, my problem is the air will only blow at one speed and I can't change it but everything else works. Is it the same actuator or do know what I need to do?
Pookie Brown what speed is it stuck on? The actuator is not controlling the speed of the air. That seems like it could be the knob or motor.
If the only speed your blower motor works on is the the fourth speed then you will need a blower motor resistor, which is also easy to replace.
I have a ticking from my dash on a 14 F150 fx2 but there is nothing wrong with the ac. Same actuator?
It could be something different. It’s hard to tell
CluEngineer I guess I’ll just start taking the dash apart and see if I can pin point the ticking
Also it starts ticking when you open the doors
Did you have to pull the fuse to reset the position to align them both?
No, when I turned the truck on it reset it position. It is also keyed so it can only go in one way.
Thanks for the video. In your experience replacing this part, will it improve air blowing speed as well as temp control? I only have hot air that blows out slowly in an Explorer. I appreciate your thoughts!
Steve Kunkel good question! This actuator only controls temp. There is a different system that controls the speed
Sounds like a bad blower resister.
This is the door that changes the temp from hot cold correct?
Hey, can I access that way the heater core and hoses, I have no heat and can see a leak, thx
That would be tough
Having issues getting to the back bolt of the actuator; my socket won’t clear between the bolt and the metal framing behind the radio, right above the actuator, not enough clearance. Has anyone else had this issue and what fix did you find?
You have to use a small wrench, it has to be something very flat
How about driver side blend actuator that I need to fix.
This video is 100%. I was able to replace in under 2 hours. For the back screw I used a 8mm socket. There is plenty of space behind the motor for the ratchet. You just need long arms
Did you use a open-ended wrench for the back screw. Great vid!
I used a socket
MAN. I have a 2013 f150 xlt 5.0, it blows real cold at a stop, but blows kinda cold when i drive and back to cold when i stop, will changing this fix that problem, someone please answer this.
I'm hoping this is a simple question. My 2010 F-150 does not have dual climate. My problem is that no matter where i set the controls my air only comes out of the panel vents. I can control temperature just fine. Could someone explain which door or motor is stuck? Thanks
Sounds like your door actuator (mode door) is stuck. There are actuators for the hot/cold settings (blend door actuator) and there is a different one for the mode door (defrost/feet/paneletc). When you select hot or cold does the sir coming out of your vents change accordingly?
Pet Ko it would seem he isn't going to respond. Mine does the same thing. I have a.c. or heat and whatever temp I want. Just only through defroster vents and door defrost. Nothing else. I'll start the truck and it just clicks for a bit and stops. No change
Same problem with me. Stuck in front panel/ face, won’t go to defrost or floor
I’m having problems with the in my truck and showing how to get to it thanks
I have that problem. The dealership said they need to pull the entire dashboard out. But watch your video that is not correct you can do it through the glove compartment in the radio. All good VIDEO, thank you.
I did this repair on a 2013 F150...fully expecting to battle the rear screw, was very fortunate...there was none!! Maybe the engineers at Ford realized that this wasn't such a better idea. Thanks for the video post it was a useful guide :)
More likely someone was already in there once....use your brain fella....
Great video! Clear and to the point. Just fixed this on my 2012 XTR (XLT) in about an hour. Prince George Ford charged me C$70 with tax for the YH1933 part.
I bought a 2012 about two months ago, and the temp doesn't change no matter what setting I put it on. Would this be my fix?
Sounds like it. Be careful with this 5.4L engine. It is a ticking time bomb.
Only part truck that's solid as long as it's revised 2012 are I believe I'm selling this nightmare
How many Actuators are in there just one or two
Just want to make sure you were having the same issue as me, turn on defrost and it comes out the front vents right?
497orlessify no, this is the part that “blends” the air to adjust the temperature
@@92813justin thanks. Didnt see this and replaced the wrong actuator. Oh well.
Same problem, I put it to hot, then I take out the battery n put it back on within 5 seconds maybe, start the truck n the heater works, but just the other day it only blows out from the face, not floor n not the defrost, so it’s stuck on the face/ front vents, defrost don’t work , any suggestions?
This specific blend door actuator is just for temperature control.
Never hear anything about manually moving the flap door for your defrost?
No, I do not know where that would be.
My question is, the motor blend actuator is for ac and hot air or is two different things
The blend door actuator controls where the air from the blower is going to go. Essentially, if you move it to one side it will move air over the heater and visa versa. It controls how hot or cold you want your air temperature.
‼️⚠️ I have a thumping noise when I turn the knob to heat! It doesn’t do it on A/c help please 😊 thanks
It's most likely what the man was fixing. Watch the video. I'm working on mine also and I had a thumping only when i had the heat to
Thank you!.... just did a bunch off work to my truck... reset the pcm and the actuator went out.... your video is the best guide... only took about 1/2 hour... would’ve been faster if I didn’t have 10 thumbs.
How do you know if your blower door is stuck?