This is the absolute BEST most helpful video I’ve ever come across on you tube.. thank you!!!
@JayCarnes5084 жыл бұрын
Great video! This just worked like a dream on a 2013 F-550 Dump Truck. Sure enough evaporator was clogged solid, thank you! I did find one bolt in my truck that you did not mention if this helps anyone, drivers side there is 10mm bolt that goes from the door frame into the dash support. A rubber grommit comes off and there it is, can open door and look in from the outside. Thanks again, few hour job and back in business! -Jay
@Benji-tw2vk8 ай бұрын
It helped me
@kjarby692 жыл бұрын
Wow! I think you might have answered my question!! I bought a used 2016 Ford F-250 super duty flatbed, 4 door truck. The air conditioner acts like it doesn’t have enough volume… like you described. When I test drove the truck.. I requested the air conditioner gets checked for leaks and charge. The salesman took me for another test ride and at that time the air conditioner was working better but, not as good as the Toyota truck I drive. He said his mechanic charged it and no leaks found. I notice that the cold air and fan pressure doesn’t always seem to be pushing out as much as it should and I was thinking it seems to be in the dashboard.., the vents. I’m gonna give this cleaning a try!! I’m sure it’s dirty inside!
@tedyBear59 Жыл бұрын
You're blessed to have a good helper as well
@williamsantiago73035 жыл бұрын
Man, I wished you lived in Jacksonville Florida and that you were my neighbor. I have a 2011 Ford f250 with the actuators and blend acting up. Real cold some days and then hot air out of nowhere starts blowing while set on cold ac. I had the evap core replaced about three years ago and after they put it all back together the damn actuators and blend door started acting up and the mechanic said that he would have to redo most of what he just got through doing to change those parts. Just spent $1800.00 on replacing the evap. I recommend to anybody who has to do this to their rig to go ahead and replace all the actuators and blend door while the dash is out. Anyway thanks for the video, it was VERY INFORMATIVE and detailed. Take care sir.
@wland85495 жыл бұрын
Nice work Mr. Smith. Happened to one of two 2012 F550 crew trucks) I had. The crew foreman ran the AC on with the windows down, while chipping brush in a burn over area (i.e., Wildland Fire area, burnt and dried wood). Cant' fix stupid. So, had to replace the condenser unit due to water and dust = MUD! No cabin filter, go figure. Loved the trucks though, solid work horses, very few problems. Subscribed!
@rvgreg93454 жыл бұрын
Used to do this with my 2nd gen dodge. Didnt have to remove the dash to do it. One thing i recommend is using evap coil cleaner used on central A/C house units. Works great. I am saddened to see ford is not using a cabin air filter on these trucks. It got tiring every year cleaning the evap on my dodge was hoping my new ford a filter 😣
@akbychoice4 жыл бұрын
Greg Preuss 2017 and newer do have filters, my $70k 2016 450 does not.
@ivanordonez87896 ай бұрын
❤
@lawrencecavens57604 жыл бұрын
Great!!! Video. I would like to see further details of where the bolts are to remove in order to get my dash out as I have a 2008 Ford F250 Super duty that was a Forestry truck up here in Canada.
@MikeD-ey3sx3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, bad design in these trucks with no cabin air filter. Appreciate your fix.
@chadsmith71306 ай бұрын
Did our work truck today, works like a champ.
@jimdaugherty1774 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for my cabin air filter for two days now, this video helped me very much. Thank you.
@adamclifton5356 Жыл бұрын
I looked and looked, had me puzzled also
@johnsmall62862 күн бұрын
Awesome video helped a bunch thank you! Much appreciated
@cutweldngrind4 жыл бұрын
At work they cut a 3x3 inch hole under the glove box and crank the water hose on. I have a 2012 f250 I got for $800 last week and think I need to clean that panel. I also just placed a can of r134 freon and it's cold but lacking the air flow.
@derekhelmke3092 жыл бұрын
That's what I did, can clean it in 3-4 minutes. Just duct tape over hole and good for another 6 months on ranch
@kurtiscal3msetccdwell6183 жыл бұрын
Just last week I had a Ford E450 bus in front of me with the complaint of the defroster only working on high. Well I ended up taking the dash off and thoroughly investigating the HVAC system and testing all the vaccuum controlled doors and looking in all duct work for blockages. I replaced the resistor which only slightly improved the air flow. I took the blower motor off and tested it on my bench to which it flew across the room. Everything minus the resistor was working perfect. As I said the replacing the resistor only slightly made it better. I then thought to myself how the blend door opens and realized that the reason why when the temp is set to cold there is plenty of air flow yet when set to hot there is minimal airflow it's the way the blend door is designed along with the ductwork and air chamber of the system. You see when that blend door opens on full heat it blocks pretty much the entire system from receiving air flow as the heater core is at an angle and because of the cover that sits over the heater core, the one you can unbolt and see the heater core, is flat and not curved creates a very narrow space for heated air to travel thru and thus you get barely any airflow when the blend door is open/the dial is turned to heat.
@scottpearsontoolsmore1856 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks brother. I like the information about what happens and how to fix it. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
@lakesideranch6 жыл бұрын
Nice job JC, Clever tool you made for the job, you should patent that as a specialty tool for this problem. Hope you're enjoying some cooler and dryer weather there in Ohio. 2 thumbs up from here. Doug @ the "ranch"
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
necessity is the mother of all inventions isnt it? yes it is cooler here right now. headed to wv property to do some mowing and maintenance. thanks for watching my friend.
@anartteacher2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving me money and from the 122° weather here in Monahans, TX. Home of the sand and dust storms.
@roadworkers2 жыл бұрын
My work trucks been doing this lately. Taking the dash apart is what I'm dreading doing, but seems to be the only way to fix it.
@slingblade3135 ай бұрын
I wish you woulda shown how to take apart the dash. I'm gonna have to do this myself on a company truck. No A/C in the summer time, and boss dont give af. I might just wait till winter and start marking this down on the pre trip as a failure and refuse to drive the truck. That's a requirement for cld trucks you have to have a functioning defroster. It's an F750 bucket truck and I just know that thing is packed with sawdust.
@johnwalker8632 жыл бұрын
Thnx 4 taking the time 2 explain that
@TPProtege6 ай бұрын
Experiencing this now with my work truck. Crazy they decided not to run a cabin filter
@marksmith-ew7ir3 жыл бұрын
Great fix, without spending a dime
@clownpuncher7070 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Having this issue with my work truck 2015 f550.
@spinningedge87906 жыл бұрын
Man I wish you did rams I learn so much from your vids
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
the only rams i own are dual rear wheel with cummins engines. i am not a fan of dodge trucks but they do have the best diesel engine to suit my needs and wants.
@spinningedge87906 жыл бұрын
Yup i get that. But, I learn a lot from a Ford guy. I'm just saying I wish you where a mopar guy, because I would learn even more directly related to my truck. Keep up the good work. 👍🏾
@CAFEX243 жыл бұрын
i was wondering if you can show where in this video that the blower motor resistor lives? thanks alot!
@yxe0710003 жыл бұрын
thank you I've trying to fix that for months! I tried 3 mechanics paid an arm and leg and still not fixed.
@grks964 жыл бұрын
Just got a 2011 f350 last week and was super disappointed with the AC. Hoping this fixes my issue, thanks for the video!
@9of9664 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate clever homemade solutions.
@jamesdixon46012 жыл бұрын
Do you think if this doesn't get cleaned, and run low volume for a long time due to being clogged up. That the blower could go out for being over worked?
@JereAMorris2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@flightofapaullo72 Жыл бұрын
Guess they did it this way too make more money lol! Great info in this video. Thank you for sharing.
@ThatJeepGuyDan4 жыл бұрын
If possible I suggest blowing air from the outlet side of the coil back the way it came and getting a shop vac and vacuum as much as you can while it is suspended in air and flush with water the same way to push anything out
@acworthbrinkmann5484 жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 F-250 king ranch and the rear air is barely coming out. Wondering if this would also impact the rear air. Truck was obtained used from a TX dealer and the inside was quite dusty. Going to clean as described here to start. Thanks for the video ... this is awesome.
@joelnrs2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did the cleaning help the rear air output?
@205sunrise2 жыл бұрын
I wonder why ford did not design the cabin filter system.
@shahdo_17652 жыл бұрын
Annoyed I watched this. Now I'll have to do my truck... thanks for your knowledge haha.
@FLYNFISH05084 ай бұрын
Great Video!! Im having this same problem in my 2019 F250 6.7 with a cabin filter. Before I dive into dash, could this be something else?
@JUSTINMARTINEZ-e6b5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@frankrodriguez52022 жыл бұрын
Veryyyyyyy helpful info..🙏🙏
@tetsuonabiki8 ай бұрын
No cabin filter in the f550 work trucks?
@royjimenez67898 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the information
@Lunas25253 жыл бұрын
This is why all air intakes need a filter.....
@terryharleyrides61096 жыл бұрын
I really wished that you would have showed us where all the bolts are located it holds the dash in and what size they are it really would help but I appreciate all that you show Us.
@towdad5 жыл бұрын
He did, pointed to them. Their pretty easy to find
@marksmith81633 жыл бұрын
I used the NAPA part. Save yourself the cost and just get the OEM Ford part on the replacement.
@danielkuva7966 Жыл бұрын
So, this generation of trucks doesn’t have a cabin intake filter?
@ShaunsGhost Жыл бұрын
What about when the low volume occurs all at once?
@kennyhernandez2154 жыл бұрын
My mind just exploded LOL. I just bought a used 2011 F350 Dually worktruck style. I wondered what could be wrong. The air is super cold, blower is working but just not enough power. I can guarantee this is the answer. Thanks. On a side note have you had any issues with the rear AC vents. Im not getting any air out of them. Thanks
@parkybob22 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@chadharmon57166 жыл бұрын
Yea Ford did not offer a cabin air filter on these years witch is just mind boggling 🤦♂️
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
mistake on their part...at least for the work trucks.
@jasonlewis39664 жыл бұрын
They make a cabin air filter now!!!!!432-556-0807
@illstplaya4 жыл бұрын
@@jasonlewis3966 how do you get it and where do you install it?
@akbychoice4 жыл бұрын
illstplaya on the 2017 and later models.
@akbychoice4 жыл бұрын
illstplaya cab fresh air filter kit; fits 2011-16 ford super duty f250-550 (19811)
@carmenperez-df3tb7 ай бұрын
How about if my ac blows a lot of air but not cold enough?
@RyansShit4209 Жыл бұрын
Life saver 🙌
@JoelLopez-eu3jm6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Just scared to take off steering wheel
@Kroombit6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tip.
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
hope it works for you.
@algiersfool154 жыл бұрын
This guy knows his shit💪💪💪
@frankrodriguez74684 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.... 👍👍👍👍
@nombr4 жыл бұрын
Do the lariets have the same setup for how they suck in air from cab?
@josephstrozzi27984 жыл бұрын
My 2012 6.7 Ford the blower meter makes noise when the wind blows in a certain direction why
@mikec46686 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing.
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@bris99843 жыл бұрын
Would you know if this will help my problem My ac is stuck on cold both sides driver and passenger even when I move my temperature to 70°F it feels like I have it on low
@picwick573 жыл бұрын
great presentation but I was wondering since I just acquired a 2016 SD 350 I wanted to change my cabin filter but not finding anywhere behind glove box?? my 2016 f150 has one but not the 350 am I missing something?
@akbychoice2 жыл бұрын
There isn’t one on the 2016 SD just the F150s.
@superdutyohv34012 жыл бұрын
The issue im having is That I off road a lot and I think all the dust and Dirt accumulation is causing the air to start smelling bad. Kinda swampy
@jasoncole22986 жыл бұрын
Dodge Rams Trucks have this same problem but the make a kit to add in a cabin filter
@corytillotson21810 ай бұрын
Thanks for the help good video
@richardwesthafer37692 жыл бұрын
Could you show how you remove steering wheel?
@garyschumacher98676 жыл бұрын
How bad is the temperature blend door actuator to replace I have a 2011 stuck on cool
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
as you could see in the video, the blend door actuator is right there where i was working. about an hour to get the dash out.
@RatRodBobBuilds6 жыл бұрын
Great job ..... make the tool you need to get the job done.
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
i took your lead bob! thanks for watching!
@lindactissue94472 жыл бұрын
great video, helped a lot
@darrylm36272 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff,Great Tips 👍🏿😃
@Dana_Watson4 жыл бұрын
Did the box change designs after 2010? I have a '08 with the same problem.
@jlLeeification4 жыл бұрын
I have heat on passenger and no heat driver same set up as you any ideas?
@akbychoice3 жыл бұрын
Air activated doors maybe
@hughjanus8126 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t you just shoot air and water up the drain outlet instead of removing the dash
@ydeardorff3 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to remove the dash?
@CraigDurbin6 жыл бұрын
Great tip JC
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
thanks craig. any idea where i can get a good price on a top for the rzr i just bought?
@CraigDurbin6 жыл бұрын
I can find out what kind of top are you looking for abs plexi-glass fiber glass
I had the exact same issue with my f150.. i sold it before i found this video though so i guess the new owner will have to figure this out
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
i hope that is not the reason you sold it.
@Logjam53 жыл бұрын
Good.
@poptartevil2433 Жыл бұрын
Why tf didn't you show how to take remove the steering wheel
@j.c.smithprojects Жыл бұрын
i guess its because...I DIDNT REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL
@terryharleyrides61096 жыл бұрын
Im having this exact issue thank you so much I appreciate it.
@charlesmccullough23863 жыл бұрын
Really!!!
@CP-qn1mn4 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't ford put a cabin filter in it.
@nolanklein33703 жыл бұрын
Simply to prevent a “clog” then needing replacement. Easy to maintain. Ram did the same
@Bigshoots-ny2pr2 жыл бұрын
You're a fuckin life saver!
@B_Rad_Tv Жыл бұрын
I did this and now my truck won’t turn on
@Gorealaracer38 Жыл бұрын
If u hosed the evaporator inside, I DID THAT TOO 😂!!! My tech said he just 'unplugged everything,clean it & plugged it all back up' 🤔
@AmericanRustWorker33693 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Goddamn I hate fords, glad I don’t own one and only work on them
@JorgeTorres-lj6dt2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@mathewwyrick98816 жыл бұрын
Dang sounds like you need a stronger Compressor
@j.c.smithprojects6 жыл бұрын
air compressor puts out 175 psi and works just fine.
@Chr.U.Cas16222 жыл бұрын
👍👌👏👏👏👏
@georges45626 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@davidduncan40695 ай бұрын
Great video sir, but ford design is crap 💩. They can do better for a guy like me who’s trying to help myself
@mariourbina72843 жыл бұрын
Ford absolutely sucks. Thanks for the video, I'm going to give it a try.
@j.c.smithprojects3 жыл бұрын
lets not misunderstand.....they all suck. pick the brand you like to work on because if you keep it long enough......you will have to work on it.
@mariourbina72843 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects yeah i meant with this design. There's absolutely no filter and allows for crap to get into the recirculation section. The truck i did yesterday was packed with wet grass plugging up the core. With no window I made my own to clean it All could have been avoided with a simple filter, that recirc section is crazy though. They thought it was s good idea to just keep a half dome open in the back litke that. Crazy. Yeah i know every make has their qwerks but that's just a dumb design. Almost seems like one of those things that were made to make them money on the back end.
@paulschouten84043 жыл бұрын
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@j.onofre6613 Жыл бұрын
Once you are there, why not to go with new ac evaporator?
@j.c.smithprojects Жыл бұрын
because the replacement probably would last half as long as the factory. i have never had to charge an a/c on a 2011 or newer superduty. they have all held their charge well.