2009 Ford Flex | Recirculation Door Actuator Replacement

[@deanwoodard850]

I had the same trouble with mine, though I had 2 teeth missing. It occurred to me that the unit doesn't likely use more than a small portion of the gear. So, I used a very narrow chisel and cut off the opposite side drive tooth. I had to also flatten the opposite side of the 'D' shaft on the other end. Switched the whole gear 180° and put it back together. Works like a charm! Thanks for posting this.

[@TheNOCELL]

Thanks for the video. I have to do this to my wife's car, I have watched a couple of different videos before and couldn't see them very well... but whatever you filmed the video with is CRYSTAL clear. Added bonus was the disassembly of the old unit. Which I will probably do as well just to check it out...Thanks again!!...

[@timhiller7533]

Love the Scotty skit keep it up 🤣🤣🤣🤬

[@damicolicious]

Thanks man! Just got the damn part in the mail from ebay 2 days ago. Actually found it for 21 bucks. THANK YOU for putting this video together. Oh, and we didn't know that the air-recirculation button on the dash stopped the knocking, so thanks for that too :-)

[@Stopstalkingme333]

This is a great how to video. Best I have found on KZbin. Thank you 😊

[@mrcogarfias1977]

Brother you just saved me $300 that the dealer was trying to charge me!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MazichMusic]

Thanks for this video of the replacement procedure. My 2010 Flex experienced the same problem, new part did the trick.

[@klauswelch]

Thank you so freaking much. I always like to find videos before doing something even as simple as this. I couldn't find anything for my 09' Taurus which is basically the same design. Looked EVERYWHERE and couldn't get good info. Already had the part. BTW, I would have listened to the entire video even if you did that voice, cracked me up. Reminded me of the Will Sasso impression of Kenny Rogers from MadTV

[@ArturVizdoaga]

Thanks!!! My Ford dealership almost charged me 250$! Spent 26$ on Amazon and 5 minutes with this video!

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

Do you remember the Amazon item number.?

[@chacorta967]

I had the same problem like you had, and at first when I saw this video, I thought this wouldn’t work. But I exactly what you did and it worked. Thank you so much for your video abd your help!

[@williammccabe5420]

My 2009 Flex is doing the same thing !! Thanks for the video

[@SKYKNIGHTmad]

Hi, I have same sound and problem in my 2009 ford flex ! THX a lot!!! You are the NR ONE! :D

[@tonygross3416]

Great Video. Best demo I have found on u-tube. Have to wonder if Ford uses "cheap" plastic for gears like this...make good for their repair shop. Tks

[@johannewiemer8449]

Just an Awesome vid! I didn't have any idea that replacing the motor was so easy. I have a 2007 Ford Focus SES and the recirculating motor and I hope that it is the same thing. Anyway your video I am sure will be of great learning towards my issue of not only having a different car and year but just how easy it is to address an issue. You're just Amazing. No bull, just straight to the issue of how to fix a problem. Thanks, James

[@saundrasingletary3523]

Fabulous demo!!! Thank you!

[@adamg85]

Bought a 2010 flex today, same issue. Thanks.

[@chejoescalante3113]

Is this the part that makes change vents… because mine doesn’t change vents anymore

[@fordxl1967]

ford told me there are 3 actuators .i replaces the passenger side but it still blows cold air no heat there should be a recall on this many fords. if there is a center one i have to find it that will make the passenger actuator work. any body replace the center one? The rear heat work fine.

[@jimanderson699]

GARBAGE !!! I watched another video that showed the old actuator . It was a little bit bigger and Ford wanted them to be smaller. WHY ....idk ??? because everywhere these pos' s are located , imo, they don't really need to be especially since they (Ford Dealers) charge you 5.5 Labor Hours because THEY remove the WHOLE dash to get at it. It was also stated in that same video I saw, that the old actuator had flimsy gears and they wanted to make the new one with more robust gears . Now these new ones main flaw seems to be the new gears are the only problem. I too took mine apart and 1 tooth was missing on the exact same gear you were looking at . Great video Man , glad I stuck around to find out that was your goofin around voice !! 😂

[@DavidRamos-fl6dk]

Great video thanks hey I’m wondering if you know how to get the TPMS sensor to reprogram on the tires 2009 flex i’ve been searching on KZbin nobody seems to know the 2009 they talk about the 2010’s and up with the pushbutton but the 2009 have no pushbutton you know it’s just like yours except for black all Wheel Drive Limited could you help would be appreciate it

[@vernellguillory]

Mine is doing the same thing. I was told by Ford that it would coat $400.00 to fix. I will be doing this myself Thank You

[@justhes]

gotta love the stealership....

[@princessellieandthetoypala4789]

vernell guillory 6

[@curryridge]

Great video!! Not sure if this is bad on my Ranger. I have a 2009 Ranger Sport 4.OL. I was at the car wash yesterday and it was running like it was gonna cut out!! Under the hood I heard a popping/clunking noise as I was sitting there in neutral feeding it gas so I wouldn't stall out. the sound was one or two times and then three or four more really quick and then it would stall out. The sound appeared to be coming from under the hood. the guys at the shop, I just put $1000 in the truck, said the fuel pump was going bad. Yesterday in the drive way it finally gave me a trouble code that I have yet to diagnose. any ideas of what else it might be. saving up for the fuel pump repair!! thanks

[@dieselcoondog]

Very helpful for the clicking blend door actuator, which I have replaced 3 x in 200,000 miles, but I do not think that is the recirculation module. My current problem has the unit stuck on recirculation, a dangerous condition in cold temps with multiple people in the car.

[@BPOP007]

I think it is the recirculating actuator as I have the same problem when using the recirc button.

[@powerv8844]

Thanks for the video. Dose the same apply for GT500 2010 the issue we have is the dame noise plus the driver side is blowing hot but passenger side is ice cold 😓

[@JMack007]

I don’t know if you can answer me this but when I turn on the heater it blows hot air on the passenger side but not the driver. The driver side just blows cold air. The heated seats also don’t work on driver but thats ok. Any way you can help out??

[@gitsman45]

thanks bro helped allot

[@georgelouis4627]

my car the radio is on input and i can not change to anything else. Also, i cant turn on the heat. you can feel the heat when you are driving still coming out the vent slightly. However, the heat blows out the back. what is the problem? something did hit the console that could have caused the stop of controlling.

[@gmitchautomotive5319]

Excellent

[@virgilcol]

Thank you. Maybe for future videos you can just pause on the parts you remove/install bolts or nuts

[@jaimerodriguez9102]

Mine blows cold air it just seems like it's not blowing strong what could it be

[@rickygonzalez558]

thanks for the Actuator replacement that will come in handy. Now can you tell me what causing no heat in the front but heat in the back.

[@TheMissmiami305]

You need to change the one in the rear

[@thatjlyn]

Do I have to disconnect the battery first. Someone told me I did so that I didn't set off the airbag.

[@justhes]

thatjlyn it’s not a bad idea.

[@brucewatson8750]

I just replaced the rear actuator - same part and I know I know what I'm doing as I replaced the front ones back in the fall. I seem to recall having to pull a fuse or something to "reset" it. I'm still getting that knocking sound with the new part. Any thoughts?

[@doodlevib]

This video of the same repair process also shows the vehicle owner opening the Flex fuse box to reset the position, as you mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKPZg2aJd5KJpKc

[@rcweezy9993]

thanks i had the same problem an jus saved some money. now i have to figure out why my rear an passenger windows only work from the drivers control. and yes the childs lock is off. if anybody knows or has tips to see what may be the problem lmk. thnx

[@dantonsteele8128]

yea my rear makes flap happy noises

[@rwsales]

Is this the blend door for the whole system or just for the one side? I am getting cold air out of the passenger side when the temp is set for heat. Driver's side is perfect. Is this the blend door which would be the problem or would it be another one up closer to the vent?

[@shogunfox7141]

Any update? My 2012 Flex is doing the same thing. Just passenger side blows cold air with heat turned on, no clicking noise.

[@Stopstalkingme333]

So my 2010 flex blows out only hot air on the passengers side. The drivers side works fine. You can't change the temp from hot to cool on the passengers side. So is that the same part for my issue as well?

[@Mairin23Maura]

I have the same problem, were you able to fix it with this video?

[@jamesellerbrock6361]

Same question

[@ufartface]

shouldnt toss the old one- gear doesnt move that far- could you put it back 180 degrees farther? also what causes the gear to break? is the door stuck or something hanging it up from moving? that would be the real cause

[@jimanderson699]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYKVkpmoic9krrs Here's the video I was referring to . imo , something worked , so Ford broke it .😅

[@charlescrawford1788]

Hey Scotty, I followed your directions and that cured the clicking problem. Thank you. However, the passenger side is still blowing nothing but hot air no matter the temp setting. Driver side blows cold. Any thoughts?

[@zsoltbara7049]

I have the same problem. Have you find any solution to the problem?

[@Stopstalkingme333]

Charles Crawford my 2010 is doing the same thing.

[@Mairin23Maura]

I also have the same problem. Thoughts? Were you able to fix it?

[@licensed2hustle_]

Depending on your vehicle, there could be 3 different actuators. Under the steering wheel column, slightly to the right....behind the radio, and behind the glove box as in the video.