How To Diagnose and Fix Air Door Actuator on a 2008-2009 Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable

[@gabriellefalaschi3829]

God bless you for this video! When I heardy car make this noise I thought I was going to have to take out another loan to fix it! Buying the part today!

[@bobvodka8170]

I can't figure out why you have some thumbs down? I am deaf.. I watched your video, walked out to my car. Did what you did and voila air door actuator same color and everything. Pretty much guessing it mist be the stock one. I ordered one on amazon will be here Monday. Perfect!

[@mikecangemi8917]

Nice video for a simple fix: is it possible for you to show where the drive side actuator is, and how to get at it? 2008 Taurus

[@LuisGarcia-tz1kz]

Thank you Martin! It was a great video and I was able to swap out the part. I did though break a plastic rod-strut that helped drop the glove department. Overall awesome

[@georgeburns7251]

I broke that strut too. Wish hw would have mentioned it in the video.

[@christinamallett7801]

Thank you for making this video. Unfortunately I have another issue and can't find video to fix. My driver side will switch from heat to ac but passenger and rear are stuck on ac....any idea?

[@earlpitsch2149]

Bad climate control module, if it does same with the heat on!

[@joemayersky7321]

I can’t select from defrost /vent /floor. Will this also fix that issue or different actuator?

[@pamolberg]

Will this be the same for the Ford Taurus X?

[@georgeburns7251]

On my 2008 Taurus SEL, which has dual zone controls ( the driver and the passenger side each have controls, the right side control is behind the glove compartment. The Dorman part for the right side is 604-253.

[@38llee]

It sure did help me. Thank you!

[@mahmoudyousef815]

thank u for this video, but I want to ask u cabin air filter place?

[@micawashburn3863]

Thanks helped me verify what I thought is was!!!

[@Abu_abdullah92]

Pleas... Not only rhis devic in taurus. Have anther maybe back Tablo but i dontknow how i change hem

[@nateburger1918]

Thanks for the video! I was wondering what in the heck was making that clicking noise in the glove box. I'm glad it's such a quick and inexpensive fix.

[@deiate]

Very easy. Thank you. Can you also do a video on how to replace the actuator that's on the drivers side also? I'm hearing clicks from the passenger and driver side in the dashboard

[@georgeburns7251]

Good idea. His car might not have the dual environmental control. Some Fords used only a single temp control. The ones with dual control has an actuator behind the glove box and another somewhere under the dash on the drivers side according to the shop manual. I think there are also 2 different part numbers.

[@jameydenison2045]

I found it very easy to replace and the part was less than $25. However, the new part does not actuate, so I think it may not be getting power. Fuse maybe?

[@Realjackierobinson]

Did you have to disconnect the car battery while replacing this?

[@kennethringwood9474]

Thx Martin,My 2008 Premier started making this noise after I replaced the dead battery,it went away but I have Temp Control,Not Standare turn the button.Same fix?

[@2StallGarage]

excellent video!

[@kevinhaff9387]

I have a 2008 Taurus SEL. The defroster doesn't work but the vents and feet both work A/C & Heat. Will this fix that. Thanks.

[@Oldskatedude]

Thank you for this easy fix my ford dealership told me they would install this for $485.00 including labor... Absurd....

[@EdwardStotts]

Where Are the other two actuators

[@thepanda2986]

I need to fix the drivers side. Where is that at

[@DarthVol24]

My 08 taurus blows out hot air only on my passenger side when its set to cold. But the driver side blows out hot and cold and works fine? Any thoughts?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

It sounds like the actuator on the driver side is stuck. Try putting the A/C on Auto, wait a minute and then go to vents only. If that doesn’t work, switch it to defrost and then back to Auto or vents. What your doing Is trying to get the actuator to move into the correct spot. Good luck.

[@BobTheHatKing]

I have this sound too, and another video suggested changing this part as well except I unplugged it and that wasn’t the source of the sound. But it definitely has something to do with the a/c because it happens when I turn the temperature all the way up and then back down. But my a/c works good enough so idc lol

[@georgeburns7251]

Some Fords have two actuators, the one with dual heat/ cool zones. There is a second actuator on the left hand side. It has a different part number.

[@BobTheHatKing]

@@georgeburns7251 yeah that’s what I was thinking, it’s probably the one on the drivers side that’s clicking

[@Roadrunnerj4]

Will this help my ac start blowing cold again? I have a 2009 ford Taurus and my heat works perfect fine. When I turn it to the cold it still blows hot air but. Everybody says it my air blendor not lack of air Freon. Reason I’m asking is so I can know if I swap out this part will it fix the problem rather than me going to pay 100$ of dollars

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

The actuator is one possibility. Also have the Freon level and compressor checked. Those are the two most likely reasons the A/C is blowing hot.

[@RobertoRodriguez-ss1ct]

Como puedo chequear si mi actuator sirve on no ?? Si lo quito y lo dejo conectado a la corriente tiene que girar Cuando enciendo el carro . ??

[@KUBBI7488]

Great video !!!!!!!!!!!! I have same problem !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mizzoufamily4]

I made this replacement back in November, but I had to do it again in January because the clicking sound was back. Now the clicking sound is back again. If this is a recurring issue, is there something beyond the actuator I should be looking into?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

The replacement parts are not always well made. Check to see if it is the same actuator. If it is, try a different brand next time. The same recurring problem happened to me with a Dodge Challenger until I upgraded to OEM part.

[@slayera0370]

The blend door itself might be binding. I found I was able to take apart the old actuator and get the piece that fits the hole and was able to turn it back and forth and felt it turned freely. If yours doesn't move freely you might have a stuck leaf or other garage inside. If not you might try another brand of part.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

​@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC Oh, good lord. I've got them both, too! Lol

[@MrSmallchange]

I opened mine up to find melted connections and an arm on the left just hanging that I'm sure should be connect to something

[@melaniehudzinski4185]

I replaced this same actuator on my 08 Taurus x and it stopped the clicking noise it was making, but it didn't fix the other issue that is it still doesn't blow heat on the passenger side when the heats on but does blow heat on driverside. Any ideas?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

There are several things that could be wrong, but it might be another actuator is stuck. There are typically three actuators. One is on the driver’s side and the other two are passenger. Also, try switching the controls from defrost (with high fan) to vent to floor and back to vent a few times in the ignition mode. That seems to work on the Ford Edge with the same problem.

[@melaniehudzinski4185]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC I read that it's likely the other actuator on the passenger side and that one is really hard to get to apparently. But I'll give your suggestions a try first. Thanks

[@peterthibault7778]

Where is this part on the left side and how do you find it

[@peterthibault7778]

Thanks

[@michaelfranks2819]

Other than the clicking sound, what other symptoms was the car experiencing? I have a 2009 Lincoln MKS that the passenger side temperature will not change. Is this the actuator motor for this or is yours the vent/floor/defrost actuator?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

No other symptoms were present, in other words, everything worked properly with the clicking being the only annoying part. For your situation, it could be the actuator is broken and can’t open the door for the proper transition.

[@slayera0370]

You can run a self-test on the climate controls and it should throw an error code back to you. You can also buy Ford service manuals that will walk you through step by step. You will need a multimeter to test. You have to hit defrost and vent at the same time then hit auto or something like that. You can google it for your car.

[@wiseguy1917]

I have the same vehicle and problem. Did you find a solution? I replaced the blend door actuator like in this video and that didn't help. There is another actuator to the left of this one but seems like I'd have to remove the whole blower motor just have room to remove it. Ugh

[@mikecmassachusetts2020]

Good info: do you have a video on how to remove driver side actuator? My problem: Passenger side blows cold, drive side not as cold ( not hot) 2008 Taurus sel

[@sirshark1092]

Man can u tell me or show me pic of where its located? I've looked under driver side I dont see nothing. Ik where glovebox one is she has clicking also. But she not getting heat and I changed thermostat...trying to.locate driver side actuator

[@jaiimeaguiilar6779]

Have You fixed the problem?

[@JohnSmith-xx1lx]

@@sirshark1092 it's pretty easy to find.

[@tedlahm5740]

Low on refrigerant?

[@peters8950]

My AC stopped working around the time this happened could this be the issue?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

If the air is not blowing out the vents at all, it could be one of the three actuators in the car. If everything seems to be working correctly, then your AC compressor is probably the culprit.

[@painful-Jay]

I can’t get my glove box to swing down far enough. Scared I’ll break something. I undid the two clips. Any help please?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

There should be three or four screws or clips on the outside bottom below the glove box, you can unscrew them and the entire glove box should come out.

[@kevinreamore7374]

HELP! Could this also be why the heat in my car (2008 Taurus X) only gets slightly warm, even after running it for a half hour or more? Also, the vehicle temp gauge seems to work as always, (goes to about the 1/2 way point), with no overheating. And the coolant level check, when the engine is cold, seems full, with no visible leaks or obvious noises, (aside from the clicking under the dash. Thanks

[@MTPbassist]

I'd check to make sure the heater core isn't clogged.

[@kevinreamore7374]

@@MTPbassist Thanks, Michael, but when I used a laser thermometer on the hoses going into and out of the heater core, there was only about a 10° F temp difference between the two hoses. So, not likely plugged. I'm now leaning towards the thermostat being stuck open. I really appreciate your suggestion though.

[@JamesAndrade-lk7vi]

​@@kevinreamore7374did you ever figure it out I have the same problem....

[@kevinreamore7374]

​@@JamesAndrade-lk7viHey James, I not only replaced the blend door actuator, but also the thermostat. Since the temperature difference on the inlet & outlet od the heater hoses was so small, I figured the heater core wasn't the problem. Changing the thermostat fixed it, 3 yrs later, I'm still driving it.

[@JamesAndrade-lk7vi]

@@kevinreamore7374 I just changed the blend door actuator I'm going to change the thermostat today hopefully that fixes it...thanks

[@zeemssy]

Best....

[@earlpitsch2149]

So paying $250 for this replacement seems wrong, correct?

[@06chrysler1991]

Show the other one where’s the driver side one

[@JohnSmith-xx1lx]

Way too tight to even make a video for it lol.

[@jagboy69]

Ford's stupid blended air system. Where do they find these engineers??? WALMART??

[@loganhaggard6315]

You must not remember the days of blend doors breaking and entire dash needing to be disassembled....

[@jagboy69]

@@loganhaggard6315 Never had to experience that ass pain. Ever see an AC compressor run in other positions besides Norm or Max? I've got a pump on a 1999 taurus that only shuts off in vent. Kinda ruining the hole "heat" experience now that it's gotten cold outside. Penny for your thoughts? thanks!

[@jagboy69]

Manual AC system... not the digital auto setup. ;-)

[@georgeburns7251]

Ha ha, Ford quit making cars because of poor quality. Now they make pickups and SUVs only so the higher profit margins allow them to pay dealers to fix crap until the warranty expires. Best bet if you really want a Ford is lease it. Although I’m not sure why anyone would want one.

[@jagboy69]

​@@georgeburns7251 FORD = Fkd Over Rebuit Dodge