Blend air door actuator replacement 2004 Ford Explorer install blend air door motor

[@paulo2484]

I have to say, I watched 4 videos on this and only yours helped. I have worked on cars/trucks/ restored them and so forth but this was the most aggravating thing I've done in my 50 years. Thank you and God bless you my friend.

[@al.e123iis7]

This was my first car fix lol... what a pain in the ass....

[@Farmblo]

Paulo So I’m doing this as one of the first things to work on a vehicle and read your post and crumble!! Lol

[@Enzo-yl9lz]

Thank you so much for the video. It really helped me take that last screw on the top off after removing the panel under the steering wheel. My only suggestion to anyone having problems pulling the actuator out is to use a long screwdriver from the front panel and pry it off first.I was able to get the actuator out in about 3 minutes just moving around. Thanks again.

[@Diiimonds4Evr]

those scratched bloody hands... of the hands of a man. . .working on a Ford lol . Actuator replacement is a pain in the ass. Thanks for the vid

[@tdtone2]

Awesome video! Fixing to do the exact same thing to mine! Didn't have any ratcheting wrenches but I'm getting some tomorrow!

[@paulo2484]

Best info was removing the actuator from underneath the blessed dash. Thanks. May God bless you.

[@leov9329]

This is the most legit video in terms of how hard a fix it is. I watched like 5. Clearly ford made some design changes in later 2000 models to make the fix easier, but not so on the older ones like mine. I've done some fixes, but I have big hands and other sh to do with my Saturday. Freezed my buns last winter. Shop wanted $600 labor, byo part. Dealer wanted $87 for part. I bought a Dorman aftermarket from auto zone for 49.99 and a partshouse parking lot mechanic quoted $60 to put in in. He took 20 min to get old out. Plugged in new one. Honest guy. The aftermarket wasnt working when he plugged it in and tested. Bad in the box. Returned that and got part from dealer. Would have taken me a all day to do this and I would not have thought to plug in and test new one. Would have assumed I effed up. I figure the original ford part lasted 95k. Paid 87 for dealer part. Gave parking lot mech and extra $20, so out the door $172 including tax. 1.5 hours total time including round trip to dealer. Shop would have been 692, part and labor. Ford dealer quoted 900 labor if they can get it the way this guy just did fir $60 plus tip, 1200 labor if they take dash out (I asked since I was there getting the part). If you have a 2002-2005 explorer and live in the Washington DC area, reply and I'll pass on the mechanic's number. He was a Lifesaver! No cold buns this winter!

[@vernontaylor3852]

Please send me the mechanic's number.

[@V.Hansen.]

Son af a gun. It would be cheaper for me to drive two states away to your parking lot guy than get this done. Crap!

[@frankm6162]

Almost great video. Not sure if you all missed it, but how did he flip the actuator inside because at the 12:15 mark he appears taking it out with the piece flipped claiming he finangled it. NO WAY!!! Been here over an hour and nothing trying to get it out. Can't imagine how hard it will be to get the new one in

[@Myinfinityclub]

Frank M yes my wife have a 2005 and I might half to do the same thing but he didn’t show how he put it back in..

[@gregterry1324]

video edit lol! I do the same thing, he just showed the motor with the shaft backwards but in reality it comes out from the back in the direction it was removed from. goes back in the same way. Tip, loosen the two screws holding the lower steering panel bracket, it will give you a little extra space. not a big clearance job at all. Do it here in DC all the time. Good vid bud.

[@anitaspradlin6735]

Love how close up you got! Awesome job thank you!! Gonna try and tackle it myself now :)

[@SmknRambo]

Does this fix the problem of the air not being able to be diverted from top to bottom and vise Vera?

[@kellydesive2350]

Thank you so much for posting this! My uncle has been working on his for two days almost ready to junk his explorer so thank you again we appreciate your video and will subscribe to your. Up coming videos!

[@George-fh9zm]

Good video. It had to be hard to do this with one arm. I appreciate it.

[@zohn91]

Is it the same for the 2004 aviator?

[@alvarosanchez8638]

Thank the lord up above for this video👍🏻

[@robdlp2420]

I have an 05 mountaineer, the ceiling vents only blow cold air and not hot. i was wondering if this would be the reason for it or if it would be something different. it used to work so i know hot air blows from there.

[@Hunterstraw]

My sisters 04 explorer is the same air speed on settings 1-4. But it’s also stuck between defrost and vents. Am I watching the right video on how to fix that?

[@V.Hansen.]

Did you figure that out? Because this is the one between hot and cold, but when I asked for a quote from my mechanic they said there are so many door actuators they couldn't possible tell which one without an $85 inspection. Every video I've seen is this one I think.

[@Hunterstraw]

@@V.Hansen. we ended up selling the car as is without getting fixed.

[@805Trollop]

Is there one of these videos for a 2004 Ford Ranger? I only see videos for the one right behind the glove box. I need the other one.

[@LesMorrisracing]

Hard enough to do let alone filming it. Question? does it have to be clocked in a position before install I guess I'll find out .

[@jacobc5356]

So why was this replaced? In mine, when you turn the heater on, it makes a knocking noise. I think it’s maybe the blend door actuator but I’m not quite sure.

[@kpcrna9093]

can the new blend door actuator be installed incorrectly? That is, with the door opening and shouting 180 degrees out? Thanks

[@fernandogarza4115]

i have a 03 FORD EXPLORER im having trouble with the ac when i put it on max or panel alot of air is escaping thru the floor what is it ?

[@youvehadyoursix]

Hello - thanks for doing this. I have a 2003 Explorer but I believe the process would be very similar for this. Stupid question time - is the purpose of removing the whole center console just so that you can get the side panel off (by the driver's right foot)? I have seen in some later years that the panel is nicely split so you can get at things without messing with the center console, but that is not the case with the '03. Thanks!

[@Fr5nkR8ght]

Is it the same place on the 03 explorer?

[@kirkhernandez9225]

Frank Rght Alderman yes

[@hussean.]

Thank you for this video Is it possible to deploy video for the maintenance and repair parts car Hyundai Sonata 2008 3.3l V6 Thank you very much

[@fixingcarsandstuff]

+‫هيثم هادي‬‎ I make videos based on the ones that come into my shop, so I cannot be that specific. Unless it comes into the shop for repairs. Thanks for watching!

[@jetta.josh4]

I've got an 04 explorer xls. My AC blows out of the defroster on the dash and my air vents. It's hard to drive with this issue because I live in South Florida and it's super humid. When I drive, the wipers fog up. I don't get full power on the vents because of this. Do you know what part I would have to change?

[@markarmstrong3394]

Josh _ did you find the answer ? My wife's is doing it now here in TX and it's Hot.

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@markarmstrong3394 blend door actuator?

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@markarmstrong3394 check the vacuum lines behind glove box?

[@aaronhoward1990]

@josh was this the issue?

[@anthonysdad77]

I agree This video does help me to know where the screws are and what to do but I’m sorry when he acts like it’s so hard to get out that’s not true I think it’s much easier than he makes it out to be since he is a mechanic and it sounds like it’s a customers car and he could never let them see it’s much easier to do you can totally see when he says he’s wrestling with it he isn’t even moving his hands this is just the part of mechanics that I hate when they try to justify charging like 800 dollars for doing this job they always have to act like things are so hard I mean once I knew where the bolts were that thing came out so fast and I put the new one in even easier there is no wrestling bs I’m sorry to say but thanks for showing me where the part was

[@LuisAngel64]

What is the part# of the actuator..?

[@markarmstrong3394]

Yeah I'm at 4:40 and it's a MAJOR PITA!!

[@ericharoldortizarias6371]

en verdad sacar esa pieza es un bobo pero no presenta el tornillo que queda arriba que es imposible de quitar al menos que rompa la orejitas

[@allenwheeler6890]

Another one of Ford's better ideas🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@latincalifas5365]

The best fucking how 2 video bro. Thanks

[@lawxx6]

8mm or a 5/16 for us broke people who can do it our selfs

[@garywilliams3357]

sayin 10 "millimeter" everytime is like saying "9/16 of one inch every time"

[@mikecarpenter7068]

Lol. 17mm bolts huh?

[@davidvenstra5056]

Faker... You didn't flip that thing over before removal. LOL

[@laronking2323]

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[@markmanning2921]

why the hell do you find it necessary to start recordibng HALF WAY THROUGH the damned jo b. didnt bother watching, you skipped so much of what people need to do that the videos is in my opinion utterly useless.