2010-2014 Ford Mustang Climate Control Actuators Clicking: Diagnosis and Repair

[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@Dirtyharry70585]

would a spring loaded extension type work? just have to hold both ends keeping pressure on the socket.

[@wobblysauce]

not much of a smart box if it is getting wet.

[@oldfaithful4112]

I have question I have a 2001 ford f150 4x4 4.6 liter short wheel base stepwise regular cab , I just broke my dana Spicer flange yoke c2-2-661 1330 series and I can not find that part anywhere I was wondering do you know the new cross refrenece part number because I am lost I have tried everywhere online since you a ford guy hope you can help .

[@THUND3RCAWK]

Thank you for the video it gelped alot but i have one issue. I removed the actuator, disassembled it and plugged the shaft into the hole but it will only turn about an 1/8th of a turn is that normal?

[@moon_4202]

Hello sir! Do you have a video for the Radio part of your Mustang? My 2010 Mustang only says “Mustang” on the screen and does not say anything else. Can you please help?

[@gza06955]

Had a problem on a crown Vic where the blend door actuator would just spin randomly when it wanted to. Wasn’t fun having no heat in the middle of winter. Dealer wanted over 900 to pull dashboard and replace actuator. I went under the glovebox and when the actuator finally rotated to the full hot side I locked it in place with needle nose vice grips. Got me through the winter !

[@psychotrucker9880]

From my 5.4 f150 to my 2011 mustang 5.0 you have always helped me. ..Your videos are my most valuable tool.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

SO GLAD you finally got a Mustang in there!! It's more relevant to me since I have two. Mine are an 02 and 06 GT. Hope you get more!!

[@timothycc711]

You absolutely have to watch this channel if you own a Ford. Really love these videos.

[@miguelena40]

dealer told me 8 years ago more than thousand bucks to remove the whole dash . i just don't mess to much with that and still clicking now., I am going to fix it my self. amazing . thank you.

[@bcababcb2074]

awesome I'm glad you finally worked on 2010-14 Mustang. I have a 2010 and really appreciate what you did. Now I can do it too :)

[@Niqua10023]

Same here. Blow cold air and no heat. Thank you. Trying it

[@zeke7142003]

I had a 2012 GT and had the clicking at 8,000 miles. I'm a Ford guy but their HVAC is terrible. I have a 2019 F-150 Lariat that's loaded and I'm dreading the day I start to hear the clicking. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@KevinHallDrums]

Best Ford repair resource on KZbin. Many thanks for your taking the time to do these videos!!

[@Theferg1]

Thank you sir!! This video is perfect for what I need!! I'm a long time subscriber. Love your channel. I have learned a lot from you over the years and hope to continue to learn more!! 💯👍

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Good tip about ordering a replacement from Ford. The aftermarket actuators are hot trash, especially the Dormans (nog surprise there). I found that out the hard way. As bad as the originals are, the factory ones are still better then aftermarket.

[@United2K]

Bro, thank you so much!!!! I have a 2010 Mustang GT with this same issue for a year!

[@morganjenkins3965]

Had blender door on my 2015 F150 Lariat, sucked had to remove the entire dash to get at, can't access behind radio like previous years. Great to see videos like these...Nice job again!!!

[@dakotasweet9158]

Love your channel every time I run into a ford owner I tell them were to find you..keep up the great work

[@mexifinn7830]

Thanks for this. My wife's 2010 GT started doing this after winter storage.

[@Itsreallyangel]

I’ve had this same exact problem for 3+ years!!😭😭 Mine was the exact same actuator from this video that was malfunctioning. And tbh I just unplugged it😂. And I couldn’t be more happier😂👍

[@quintonr9416]

Just the electric wire connector or the whole actuator?

[@crisg2892]

This is 4 years old but hoping you see this… did unplugging it help? My battery died and I think it might be ac draining my battery

[@markk3652]

Finally they provide decent access to these for replacement. Last one I had a problem with was my 95 Lincoln Towncar Signature with the digital hvac system. That one defaulted to full hot in the summer, and the re-cal on it was pushing a series of buttons on the control head only got it working once after the initial failure. That job was very expensive.

[@minivanman1356]

That thing sounds so good love the coyote

[@clemsondjm88]

Thank you for a great video and I was hoping you could answer a question as I "think" this is my issue. I have a 2012 Ford Mustang Convertable V6 with manual temp control. The issue is getting the heat to come on. When I switch from cold to hot, most times, I get nothing. So what is do is go to the panel and press cold to hot, hot to cold, cold to hot - and do this multiple times until eventually (hopefully) the heat comes on. I believe it is one of these actuators - specifically the one per your video in the very back of the 3 you show on the glove box side. I just want a bit of confirmation this is my issue before I proceed with the repair. Thank you in advance for your help as well as thank you for such great videos. PS: I am not hearing any clicking doing what you suggested. I only know that if I play with the cold/heat setting eventually I can get the heat to come on.

[@shuttlecommander]

10:05 How many extensions do you need? Fordtechmakuloco: Yes

[@FishFind3000]

I was watching an sma video and he was using like a 3’ extension... he said he even had a 4’

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Whoa that intro took me by surprise.

[@davidp5841]

I had the same problem with my 2008 ford Taurus. I told the dealer I needed the blend door actuator and they insisted that there was only one part number listed, I took the one they said was the one and nope it was wrong. Had to remove it and bring it with me to prove there was another one. From the part number on it they were able to order me the right one.

[@happy543210]

1:40 gotta love northern cars--you even get rust under the dash!

[@kelvinlantigua5469]

My Mustang lived its entire life in the south and it had rust like that too. Same with many GT500s.

[@joseluisrodriguez7257]

Hello. FIrst, your videos are a great help. I have a 2013 mustang with the factory navigation. The a/c starts out great but within 20 minutes the temperature on the middle vents and the amount of air coming through them changes. I want to order the correct actuator but I do not know which one I need. Thanks in advance for any and all help. Keep up the great work!

[@orville58]

I love the disdain in your voice when you say “ dorman” lol it’s awesome

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Dorman=the best chinese can make without care of quality

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great diag video on floor door actuator

[@kpsteigstra]

I had this problem fixed thanks to this video. Thanks a lot my man!

[@thegera]

Hi, my 2011 Ford Fiesta SES is doing the same thing. Is the process pretty much the same as far as locations of the actuator's? Thank you for the great content!

[@falindragon]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My 2011 F150 just started doing this. For the life of me couldn't figure out what the cause was.

[@stepside2839]

You'll have to take the dash apart on your 2011 F-150 Or pay the big labor cost good luck

[@falindragon]

Guess I'll be ordering the factory service manual.

[@petecoppola5428]

The temperature blend door went on my F150. You should do a video how to change it one of those

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have many on the F-150.

[@robertogomez8100]

Nice video, would a bad actuator affect the AC and prevent the air to come out cold. I might get a 2010 Mustang and it has the same noise and it doesn't blow cold air, would that be the problem or something else might be the issue.

[@andyhernandez6605]

Was it that?

[@robertogomez8100]

@@andyhernandez6605 Sorry Andy, I was just asking if a bad actuator would prevent air to come out cold. At the end of the day I didn't buy the car I got a newer one.

[@jerryrivera7704]

​@@robertogomez8100 Andy acting like if your telling him through a phone call what a dumb ass😂😂🥊

[@9kellers]

I tried using the 8mm wrench but it did not work. Can you please suggest another tool that will help me take out that 1 bottom screw? Thanks.

[@quintonr9416]

Did you ever find something? I have tried a wrench, a ratchet with socket. A flex ratchet, and a flex socket but no luck. It’s such a tight workspace

[@Lone-Wolf87]

My friends has that problem. Every time he turn on the A.C. it clicks. It is very annoying. It drove me nucks on a 30 minute drive. He hates it so bad. I'm going to forward this video link to him. Thank you for your videos. Keep them coming. I'm always watching them as soon as you upload them.

[@ufartface]

find out what mode he uses most- take out the clicking actuator then wire it in a fixed position

[@alexcaddel117]

Would you be able to showcase the timing procedure on a gen 2 15-17 5.0 mustang engine? I see a lot of issues with this engine is the oil pump gears failing at high rpm or other high power modifications and I would enjoy seeing a dedicated tech like yourself showing us how we can replace those oil pump gears ourselves.

[@johnviewer2305]

Great content as always...thx Brian....our FORD go to guy...!!!!

[@EurocatGames]

Too bad they didn't make the F-150 actuators that accessible. Thanks for putting these videos for us to see. Saves lots of expense for the DIYers.

[@robinfischer4650]

I didn't think I could do it and I replaced all 3. Not bad considering the stealership wanted 550 for labor.

[@louyelich8680]

Great new intro.

[@darendeleon7583]

hey bro you should do a video on how you hotwired the radar to the inside light bulbs...kinda trying to find out how to do it...

[@lhv8]

If I don’t do the Fuse process, is it a problem?

[@mohager2008]

Hi I have 2014 ford edge SEL lately traction control, ABS and Park brake illuminated on dashboard when unplugging and plugging any relay or abs fuse it's work .. again after one or two days illuminate

[@ralfsautomotive]

Maybe manually try and move the blend door so to make sure there is no binding as that could potentially burn up another actuator. It may be a problem like the Impala's but I still always check.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes I mention that.

[@ralfsautomotive]

@@FordTechMakuloco Sorry buddy, did not catch that!!

[@nbrowser]

Remember when HVAC actuators were cables on levers? I miss those days....

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The Focus among others were cable driven until recently.

[@nbrowser]

@@FordTechMakuloco I know...just had a 12th gen F150 in recently for a blend door motor...the one you can usually eke out without removing the dashboard....didn't get so lucky....

[@edwardspaccarelli5944]

Why keep something that works?

[@chrischiampo7647]

Thank You Ford Master 😀👍🏼

[@jamesbruno5896]

Nice video Brian, thanks for sharing!

[@darrellc3082]

Hello, I enjoy videos, very informative. However, I found you by searching a problem on my 13 F150. Recirc door has broken. Can you do a video on replacing that? Thank you, Keep up the good videos..

[@DapimpBDSD]

Mine clicks occasionally, especially on cold days

[@Twobarpsi]

Great upload!!

[@Twobarpsi]

Mine just started making noise. Glad I saved this video to my GT500 Maintenance Playlist! Thanks Ford Tech Mak!

[@michaelvargas82]

Got to love that Ford rental car quality interior.

[@alanowens3]

Great video, thanks. You say use only a Ford actuator, but isn’t a Ford product you’re pulling out?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Different revision.

[@Chief124]

I have a 2012 Mustang V6 base model. Mine has warm air coming out of drivers side when the AC is on. What does that mean? I have heard clicking for years/months when I turn the car on but I dont hear clicking now.

[@ToadxGaming]

Hello, I replaced the floor mode actuator and the one right next to it and I still cannot change off of defrost. Is the actuator above those two (near the top of the dash on the passenger side) the defrost actuator?

[@Ashroller22]

can the floor door actuator cause for you ace to only blow hot air?

[@pgackerman6409]

Do any of the other actuators need to be calibrated? What are the part numbers for the other two actuators?

[@lindslori]

My floor door actuator is clicking, but when I went to ur link in the description for the part and put in my car it's saying that part doesn't fit? For 2010 mustang gt? Confused

[@deyvonbrooks2342]

I just ordered it I got a 2011 mustang gt and the clicking has been happening for a year now and since the clicking my ac hasn’t been working but my heat has so hopefully this fixes it

[@maverickuhl6546]

What fixed it? Having same problem

[@tallboyyyy]

Is it the same actuator part number on both sides if you have the dual zone set up?

[@james4v261]

Is it bad if you didnt pull that fuse? I did it to my 2011. When I was putting the new part in the shank of the new part wasn't lining up so I just put the key on to turn it so it would fit and the car works like normal

[@erikminton6343]

Before you reinstall the fuse, do you turn the car back off and remove the key or do you put it back in with the car still on?

[@jctecson]

what actuator if there is uneven air temperature coming out of the left and right vent for non dual control? thank you

[@waleedshahzad2463]

My mustang ac isn’t working at all every time I try to turn ac on or heater it’s start ticking do you think it’s because of this or a different issue pls any help wit mean a lot

[@rickl7024]

Did have to make up some special tools to change one of these on my 99 marquis

[@ccacace1]

I wish you would’ve shown after you fixed it. Did it actually get fixed? My 2011 Gt500 makes the same noise

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Well after the fix the noise is gone, what is there to show?

[@MrC9Oh3]

I think my blend door actuator is bad. I turn the temp knob and nothing happens, its stuck on Cold. Is there an easier way to get to that back actuator? I dont see a way to access the bolts..

[@stepside2839]

I replaced a blend door actuator in my SVT F-150 and replaced it with a Dorman. My thought was .. the Motorcraft part failed. Why would I replace with the same thing? Has Motorcraft made an improvement to the actuator? The Dorman part was thicker/a little bigger in size.

[@quintonr9416]

Any ideas on how to get to the back bottom bolt on the actuator? I’ve tried a regular 1/4 in ratchet to with 8mm socket, doesn’t flit. Flex head rachet, doesn’t fit. Flex socket, doesn’t fit 😞🥲

[@Gt_Rickshow]

I have an 07 GT and driver's side started throwing warmer air than passenger side. I have a temp gun and its about 10° warmer. I replaced the actuator behind cluster which was insanely difficult to get to. I dont have any ticking noises. In 05-09 there's no dual climate so im clueless why one side would throw different temps. Any help or suggestions? I would truly appreciate it 🙏

[@dTamerSam]

Did u figure out ? I got the same issue

[@Gt_Rickshow]

@@dTamerSam Yea it was low on refrigerant. I tried the AC pro n fixed it for 8 months. Now that its blazing hot in Texas and have AC full blast it happened again recently. That makes me believe that its prbly some type of a small AC leak

[@akooner09]

Thank you for making this video . love ya

[@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1]

Great video...very informative!!!!

[@yepmej]

I’ve got a 2010 v6 mustang and the actuator isn’t the problem it’s actually the door isn’t closing or opening all the way so the actuator breaks trying to force it open or closed. Any ideas?

[@magyverboles7947]

On my 2010mustang gt my ac is making a hissing noise when it’s on but when i turn it off it makes that knocking noise.. any suggestions?

[@ak2112]

Hey dude, do you do media blasting or any other type of valve cleaning on ecoboost motors?

[@rizwanbutt9296]

You are great man

[@1215Tim]

Grate idea for a socket

[@jonathonrussell474]

I don’t know what my issue is. I took my radio motherboard out and checked the wiring. The radio clock flashes on and off and won’t work. The weird thing about is when I hit load cd it will just keep trying to boot a cd inside the player, also sometimes my heat randomly turns on

[@Blink1828533]

Wow, sounds like my roush exhaust

[@waleedalazawy4914]

اسلام عليكم وتحيه طيبه.. عندي موستانك ٢٠٠٨ علك الكير على الأوفر درايف وثقيله جدآ عنده التحريك ما هو السبب تحياتي

[@Burrkilla]

Great Video. Stay Safe up there

[@wallyo121]

U R the man thanks for what you do .

[@elsarrdeiztapalapa6732]

Thank you really helpful 👍

[@paulkinnard9746]

I have a 2011 mustang base. Will the bda cause it to sometimes blow no air? I started out with clicking and after several months of clicking it one day it just decided to blow warm air with the ac on. Now sometimes nothing blows and it will kick on randomly still blowing only warm air. I still get the clicking regardless of whether or not any air is blowing.

[@waleedshahzad2463]

I have the same issue trying to figure it out

[@drickyb]

I have a 2014 Mustang and I don't hear a clicking, but air only comes out the front vents. It does not switch to any other vents when demanded to.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

If the actuator has lost tracking the EATC module will disable the actuator to prevent damage. It sounds like you need a mode door actuator.

[@clayschnadelbach8136]

Do you turn the key off and then put the fuse back in? Thanks

[@evo2500]

which actuator is for the front and floor

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

I almost passed out trying to do it in 100 degree heat in my driveway!!! I'm 6'4" 315 pounds, I took the front seat and still almost DIED!!!

[@rivergehlhausen2321]

does the climate mixing one have to click in order to be bad?

[@briangilmore3580]

Ya that is easy. I have a 2011 F150 and I have replaced 3 of these over the last 5 years. Even if it's new it still is a major problem in the summer months. When the dash heats up that plastic expands and won't move causing it to eventually break. I am tired of going up into the top of the dash to fix this. I think next time I am just going to cut the hole behind the glove box and do it manually.

[@JoseMorales-bq5ub]

Can the actuator actually prevent the blower motor from working at all ?

[@roversgonemad]

Mine never click, they just quit working, and I get no floor heat. Seems to be the floor actuator. First time I just pulled it apart and reversed the gear inside. Spinning it 180 did the trick. Now it seems it’s failed again. Fortunately, I have a spare.

[@charlesb7831]

I actually have this issue on my 2009 Flex , but it's only on the air recirculation button. I'm sure it's not all to different.

[@thearrow5793]

I have same problem with my car lincoln towncar 1998....but this one is easy....

[@mikeceli]

"This one" being the Mustang or Town Car? I think TC.

[@cheyenneobregon184]

I have a huge question 2014 mustang took it to firestone for some battery draw and the center over lights flickering. They had me change the terminals, did nothing. Changed the whole positive cable assembly, nothing happened and 500$ in the hole. Should I just take it to ford?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

At this point yes

[@emmanuelmacias2702]

Could the actuator make the cold ac stop working?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

yes

[@emmanuelmacias2702]

@@FordTechMakuloco my 2010 mustang gt cold ac is not working & I already took it to two different mechanics & one said is the computer & the other one wants to change the expansion valve & I just want to get it fixed. I'd love for you if you could please tell me where I should take it in South Carolina thank you !

[@thomasrossi31]

Great video! 2013 Boss 302 Laguna Seca with 1700 miles... I have a knock/tap from the engine during warm up... any ideas/thoughts? I know the coyote engine has has this noise for some time.. any definite fix?

[@jdigitalseven7]

With only 1700 miles, I imagine engine doesn't get lubricated near enough. Nice car though. Its called a Roadrunner engine but in reality, the regular GTs should be called Roadrunners and the Boss 302s should be called coyotes (because in real life, coyotes are faster than roadrunners).

[@Loudlevin]

Your issue is not related to the topic the video covers.

[@thomasrossi31]

Loudlevin - thanks Captain Obvious.

[@shadow1up]

If i hear like a chirping sound whenever the ac is on. What could it be?

[@gonzgarr1592]

thanks hands on great video

[@Mr__luca]

2011 gt. I don’t have dual zone climate but driver side doesn’t blow as cold as passenger side? Which actuated would need to be replaced?

[@dTamerSam]

All the mustangs equipped with dual climate control

[@dTamerSam]

But the base one synced with one button if u changed the radio board to the premium u can use the driver side

[@brysonrodden5112]

On the topic of mustangs. My dad had had 3 mustangs. A 2009, 2012, and 2016 all GT's. The 12 and 16 both had the ac compressors go out at 30k ish miles. Is there more to this or is my dad just unlucky?😂 it was still under warranty both times. He also just purchased a 2018 limited with the 3.5 Ecoboost and the dealership is going to be replacing the vct, it had a diesel like startup sound for the first few seconds and goes away. It is at like 59,100 miles so we are barely in the power train warranty.

[@jdigitalseven7]

Maybe if only driven in the summer, the a/c isnt getting lubricated enough with running the compressor (a/c & defrost in winter?) Ive had no problems and my car is going on 7 years running ('14 made in 2013).

[@zman2367]

2015 f150 3.5l ecoboost valve cover gasket replacement please.

[@alipashai8114]

👍 Good job. Keep it up.