What Is Living In Here? 2013 Ford F 150 Blower Noise

When your HVAC blower suddenly starts making noise you never know what you might find inside when you pull it apart, but hopefully it won't bite.
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[@MCab2000]

Thank you so much for this. My advice to those of you that are going to do this process: Make sure you have an 8mm wrench and start removing the back screw first. Use small movements and be patient. It’ll come off! Then do the others. Best of luck!

[@TeeLocky]

You sir are correct, I did that screw last and it was a pain in the you know what.

[@californiajones619]

Good advice

[@jessshirley3542]

Add me to the list of 2013 F150 owners that found exactly what you did! Thx so much. Took me an hour and now the fan is quiet again. Saved me some $$$$. You’d think Ford would have discovered this design flaw by now.

[@daveallen63]

LOL I just posted the same thing, think we found a small structural issue.

[@SNL19067]

Looks like I am not alone in having this exact problem, even down to the same snapped off part in the cage. Thanks for posting the video.

[@beamdoctor5637]

me too

[@chrisculbertson6737]

Me too. Does anyone know what the part is from? Everything seems to be working properly so I’m baffled.

[@SNL19067]

@@chrisculbertson6737It's the actuation hub from the recirculation air door. You will get A?C with it broken but you will not get recirculating air, which keeps the cabin cooler by reusing already chilled air. There is a video on YT by Motors and Mischief on how to replace the door without taking the entire dashboard apart,. If anyone tries this, please post the results! Thanks.

[@Bluezhealer]

I removed that same part a couple of years ago; Maybe that’s why I don’t get cold temps right off the start for a good while in this hot Texas heat; I do notice that it does get a lil cooler by lowering the speed tho but not straight cold; but now I can target the possible reason

[@darreldecker8189]

This is exactly what happened to my Mom’s F-150. Thank you so much for posting this video. It was a great help. Thanks again for saving us hundreds of dollars at the dealership service department.

[@timthemailman7581]

How long did it take to fix it? Thanks

[@darreldecker8189]

@@timthemailman7581 20 minutes

[@078chafik]

what tools did you used to remove those screws . thanks @@darreldecker8189

[@ricky12811]

Lol omg same noise amazing KZbin and people for helping out I'll take this thing apart to see what's going on.

[@stevebousquet1221]

Wow....Same problem with my blower. Terrible noise when turned on. I removed the blower motor and the same exact piece fell out. Installed everything back (took about 1/2 hour) and all is well. Your video saved the day! Thank you very much!

[@slorts312]

Exact same issue for me. Same part broke off. I believe its been off for a few years now. I have no idea what it goes to as there is no issues with my vents or blends that I have ever noticed. What I thought was going to be a huge cost was just my own time and tools. Your video has helped me and apparently several others from the comments. Thank you very much! Side note, someone needs to find and beat the engineer about the head and shoulders for the designing of the three screws with one all the way in the back and about an inch play for a little box wrench and nothing more.

[@EricNord]

Same issue out on vacation. Pulled the fan with a crecent wrench out at the lake. Same plastic bit living in the fan. Thank you for saving us from 100 degree weather in the ride home. Much appreciated.

[@PackRat0331]

Thanks so much for the video! Had same noise with my 2014 and found the issue was the exact same broken off piece you found. Fixed the issue. Gonna have neck and back pain for weeks now, dumbest location to put that.

[@kevindavey1]

I had the same part break and fall into the fan this morning. Thanks to you it was a 20 minute fix. I was dreading spending hours in 15 below weather this morning.

[@matts2227]

Thanks for the video. Just found the same piece in my 2014. I bet it does have to do with the blend door. I always have kept mine on recirculate, but over the last couple of months driving I questioned whether it was working because I shouldn't be smelling things from outside while driving down the highway, i.e. a diesel truck in front. Thanks again to FOMOCO for such a high quality job!

[@kevins.1259]

Thanks for the video. Heard a "clunk" the other day and then the dash started shaking like the entire cab was going to disintegrate. Like many other comments here, I found the exact same broken part in the hamster cage.

[@johnflannery4815]

I had the same noise and thankfully came across your video and it saved me time and money. My blower assembly is now back to being operational. Many thanks !

[@stephenburks8829]

I have a 2011 F150 and my A/C was making the same noise and I pulled the fan and the exact same piece was found. Thank you for the video, saved me from ordering a new fan!

[@leonleborgne573]

I watched your vid because of the racket coming from under my dash when I turned up the fan on the ac. Thanks to your vid, I pulled the blower motor before buying a new one. I had the same little damaged plastic piece fall out. I appreciate the heads-up. Blower motor works just fine. Thank you.

[@acedawg27]

you know? I was thinking acorn or some other squirrel related item but it was the same exact broken piece. When coming across this video and hearing that EXACT same noise I was like no doubt it has to be the same problem. Not like the assembly is in an area that is comfortable to get at by any stretch but it is manageable. Thankfully it is only 3 screws and one plug. BAM. Thank you very much for sharing this :)

[@jaimerivera150]

I work for a ford parts department and someone asked the same question with that broken piece inside. That broken part is for one of the blend door actuator for inside or outside air if you guys are still wondering.

[@realmcdracula]

Does its absence impede the blend door actuator? Or is it not noticeable?

[@advelec]

It makes the door inoperable. Most likely to be in the outside air position so your AC will not cool very well on a hot summer day. The real fix is an all day job. I just wedged the door on mine in the recirculate position and glued in place.

[@tonygryboski8593]

@@advelec How do I tell what position the door is in?

[@advelec]

@@tonygryboski8593 remove the blower motor. And look inside. The large grating is at the top to the front of the vehicle. That is the cabin return air

[@tonygryboski8593]

@@advelec Thanks man! I had to stop for the night getting that back bolt. I'm about to have an aneurism! Grrrrr!!!!!!

[@ZipTumbleFast]

I had the same thing going on with my blower. Same type of door was the culprit. Thanks so much.

[@georgefullington5894]

Thank you! When you first started that and turned it on, i thought that's exactly what's wrong with mine. Hopefully that's all that's going on with it.

[@preidol2003]

Just noticed the same noise yesterday on my 2013 f150. Going to take blower apart and hopefully fix the problem. Great video

[@JESSEPAVON]

⚒️Don’t forget to put a screw or some kind of wedge on the vent door so it stays on circulation always and you don’t get the smoke from other trucks. I went with a screw and it worked great.

[@jacekauffman9293]

Did you screw it up or down

[@adamwegner7962]

Had the exact problem on my 2013. Obviously a common problem. Thanks for the video. Hope Ford gets this figured out.

[@jimmykelley9773]

My 2012 f150 all the sudden started making this loud humming noise coming from the passenger side and I followed this instructional video and was able to fix it. I discovered a plastic wrapper from my wife’s cigarette pack had gotten sucked up in the fan. I removed it , replaced the fan and bingo , problem fixed. Just to give a lil heads up, that one screw furtherest towards the front is a pain in the butt!!! I used a short 8mm socket to a swivel connector to about a 3” extension to 1/4” ratchet. Good luck

[@ericmunsey7014]

Same exact thing on my 2013 F150 Must be common issue. I wouldn’t have even attempted to fix it without watching your video. Thanks a Bunch!

[@JosephVollmar]

I'm glad it was helpful, please share the video so it may help others.

[@jvan277]

Joseph, thanks for the vid. Fan started making nose. Came home and pulled up your vid, along with 3 others, and sure enough found the very same piece off of some blend door actuator. I have both heat and a/c and that's what matters. Thanks again.

[@roybigginsmom7281]

Thank you for this! Happened to me on the way to drop my daughter at school and scared us half to death when it happened. Only took about 30min to fix after work tonight thanks to you.

[@daveallen63]

I just got my fan off after a tool run, you will need a small ratchet wrench. What shocks me is I have the same exact piece of plastic in my fan, exact. Thanks a ton for the video much appreciated.

[@rciii2201]

Just did it and it’s exactly what happened. Everyone seems to say it isn’t necessary to replace it so I’ll call it good to go. Pain in the butt but not that big a deal. I just used a 8mm wrench- slow and steady. Thanks

[@bleednate]

Just found the same thing in my blower fan. I’ll send the new part back and save me about $80. Thanks for the video.

[@thomasbraghini6631]

Found the same thing in my 2014 SVT Raptor. Thanks Ford.

[@MrFitzfn]

2013 f150 same part came out , just took it out right now thanks to ur video

[@spencerb8609]

Had the same issue. Glad I watched this

[@MotorsandMischief]

Great video, I actually figured out how to change the blend door where that piece came from without removing the dash. Just the airbag, glove box, and fan. Now that I know how to do it, probably a 4 hour fix instead of the 10+ hours Ford quoted me. What a crazy Ford problem. Again, nice video.

[@joseguardado4638]

Hello, I’m about to undertake this too. Any tips you can send my way will be appreciated, thanks!

[@jrrojas9050]

hi, do you have a video on how to do this job? i as looking thru your videos but didn't see anything. thank you.

[@stacysimpson]

Same here (2013 FX4) Many thanks for the video!

[@e.a.henderson3230]

Thanks for the vid. Just the same thing out of my son’s 2013 F150.

[@chrisharvey5787]

had the same issue with my 2012 raptor. Thanks for the video sorted it 20mims 👍

[@DavidCorbett1984]

Thank You for the video! I got the same thing going on with my truck. God Bless Ya

[@mikemurphy5348]

Man I love KZbin! Same exact thing on my 2013! Thank you!

[@sotexcowboy]

Thank you so much for this. Was about to order a new blower motor….mine was the exact issue shown in the video…will be interesting to see what it came from. 2014 F150 Lariat.

[@markgallello6982]

Thanks so much for the video!! Just had the exact thing on my 14 as well. Saved me alot of time. 🇨🇦

[@azwildkat520]

Thanks for the video. Same noise. Same broken off piece sitting in fan.

[@ChuckRodrigues-nz1iu]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I had the same problem. I watched this video a couple of times and followed your instructions. All went as you detailed. I even have the same exact broken part in my hand. Thank you again.

[@Ficarlos]

Just knocked it out!! Thanks!!!! Dam that screw in the back lol 😂

[@snydfam]

Just had the same problem and this video explained the fix and cause, exactly. I found, directly inside the hole there is a door that swivels up and down. I could clearly feel that on one side of the swivel was a bit jagged and is probably where that piece broke from. But what is that swivel door? Thank for the video, definitely took the guess work out of it. Recommend taking the back, pita, screw out first, then the second back one, and then the front one. You will need a 7mm socket for glove box door, and 8 mm socket and ratcheting wrench for the motor.

[@RandyHart-x1e]

It was the exact problem and end result. Thanks for the perfect cure!!

[@Meister190]

Just did the EXACT same thing, identical part fell out, my system is up and running normal again. Used an 8mm box wrench on the back bolt, was really not as much of a headache as I expected. Thanks

[@sampizzuto9191]

Thanks - I found this to be my issue as well on my 2014 F-150

[@davidstribling5911]

Thanks for this video! My 2013 AC started making that very same noise yesterday! Found this video, and fixed the problem this morning before it got too hot! *Exact* same part. So my truck has 29400 mi (no, I don't drive much :) ) is this a common Ford problems? Also who was the sick individual who placed that back screw? After seeing your struggle with different methods, I started right away with the box end...painfully slow (I am right handed, but had to use my left hand for the whole operation :D) I subscribed!

[@peterpayton7419]

Same noise all of a sudden on my 2013 f150, going to pull the fan motor today, prettt sure i know what I'll find now. Thanks for the video

[@robertvandenberg4558]

Thank you for sharing this video. Patience is the key.

[@timstinies9519]

SAME EXACT PROBLEM. Thank you for This video. Same truck same part broke

[@radforduniversity6424]

God bless you, sir

[@brianrighter9130]

Thanks for the info! I had the same exact problem.

[@douglasharper9039]

Dang I wish I could add a picture here in the comments. I found your video after thinking I was going to have to replace my fan motor. Sure enough I pulled it apart and I'll be damned if it wasn't the EXACT same part you pulled out of that ford! haha been driving around roasting in my truck for the past month because I thought it was going to take a whole day to fix. I think I spent 45 minutes front to back on this and we are back to working just fine. Thanks for the great video. You've got another subscriber in me!

[@phillyfan8930]

Great video! I just had the same problem with my 2013 f150

[@WholeLottaRandoms]

You sir are a master.

[@knd266]

I have the exact same thing! My mechanic buddy said it was a mouse as well. I watched your video on how to check such thing and boom, same dam piece. I would have preferred a mouse!! Did you ever figure out what that went to?

[@RobSmith-b8k]

Exactly the same issue, awesome and thanks, I made my son do it 😅 quiet again 👍

[@richardfender8301]

High 5 to ya great info, I will be on it today!

[@vickiepereira1585]

Dude you save a a ton of money$$ and aggravation! Thank you for tips

[@rdp2370]

Did anyone confirm where that broken piece came from? I just found the same piece in my blower motor cage on my 2013 F150 with electronic climate control. Thanks in advance!

[@HopeRene2003]

I have a 2013 as well and just fixed mine today. One screw will fix it. Search “2014 Ford F-150 air recirculating issue” he shows you exactly where to look and where to put the screw to hold the door in place. Took me 30 minutes max and you’ll want someone to help hold the door in place while you drill the screw.

[@martj1189]

That is definitely the recirculating door. Fix is to screw the door shut so it always recirculates.

[@005preetham]

Hi Joshua, what the size of screw that best fits in?

[@martj1189]

@@005preetham Any old wood screw 1/4 maybe 1" long.

[@005preetham]

Joshua Martin thank you sir

[@005preetham]

Joshua Martin sorry josh for bugging you again, the issue with slower cooling inside the truck right. May be I need to more research in my truck driver side is blowing hot air and passenger side blowing cold air, dual setting temp control is not working in passenger side.

[@michaelsullins5676]

You ever figure out what it come off of I had the same problem with my truck today and was just curious

[@jaytorres5532]

Thank you for the video I have the same problem with the noise. I am taking off tomorrow hopefully is an acorn….😂

[@jeremyschepke7525]

Mine just started doing this, about to take it apart do you figure out where the piece came from!?

[@ronromero2259]

I like Richie just found the same thing in my 2014. looking for confirmation of the part . Thanks for the video

[@tommyh4049]

Same issue and broken part found in mine as well, anyone figure out if its a necessicary part?

[@andrewking1414]

I'm here as well I just removed that as well

[@sheltonhagerman]

Same thing here. Anyone find out what it was?

[@HopeRene2003]

Yes it’s the part that makes the recirculation work! One screw will fix it! Search “2014 Ford F-150 air recirculating issue” he shows you exactly where to look and where to put the screw to hold the door in place. Took me 30 minutes max and you’ll want someone to help hold the door in place while you drill the screw.

[@DavidCorbett1984]

@@HopeRene2003 thank you guys, got the same problem with my truck...

[@MrBigjoecincy]

Mine is making the exact same noise. It would make sense that mine is a blend door thing because I had to change mine out about 6 months ago. I guess it finally made its way through. If it ends up being anything other than a plastic piece I'll edit my comment. Edit 30 min later I'm back inside and the plastic piece is out of the blower. The last back bolt could have used another turn probably but I got tired of messing with it haha.

[@michaelholden6096]

Thanks for this how to video. My '13 F-150 is making the exact same noise.

[@jrramsey12]

I had the same broken piece laying in the fan drum. I’ve read most of these responses and it seems that Ford has a problem. I have a 2013 F-150 SuperCrew XLT

[@rustylhenderson]

Nice information. Just happened to me actually. Small suggestion, take that dope rage music you have in the beginning and put if over the parts you speed through. Squeaky movement is nails on chalkboard.

[@deuce002]

Same exact thing with mine as well thanks for video

[@vvvdog200]

you are right i found the same thing in my 2010 f 150 lariat blower motor thanks

[@Daggerson]

Had the same damn part broke off in my 2013 blower also... How problematic is this?

[@russellking4127]

I just had the same dam thing happen on my wife's 2013! Apparently it's common 🤣

[@mattsgaming4276]

I just bought mine and it has this problem lol im going to take it apart tmmrw

[@ryannoel914]

So what is this piece? I had the same cylindrical part in my blower motor. Ford needs to fix this problem.

[@timwhittaker8210]

Hi there, thanks for the video! Same thing happened to us with our 2013 but even after removing that same piece found inside the canister it continues to make a similar noise. Was this your permanent fix? Was it the root cause after all? Thanks!! Great video!

[@gunlabchris]

Now that the sound I’m getting ! Have to pull unit out thanks

[@jackbeane9708]

Hey , find might have a design problem . Just pulled that piece out of my blower this morning . Turn on ac and the racket . Dropped fan and there it was .

[@ryennaustin-brown8309]

Thank you, got the same piece out of mine

It was a really helpful advice, thank you so much :)

[@johnthompson3305]

JUST REMEMBER…Always tell the viewer the location, whether to disconnect power, but most importantly what sized socket or wrench you used plus the list of tools needed to complete the project and length of time to allocate if you are a novice etc…

[@citation650driver]

2013 f150 with the exact same problem. Broken piece and the dang bolt location. Used a gear wrench to get them.

[@revcrum]

EXACT same thing my truck is doing.....at least now I have more idea what's wrong, not sure if I will attempt this myself or not.

[@2wickedYYT]

Thank you mine just started doing this imma try what you did

[@jamesdemelo4724]

Thanks for the video. I had the same thing happen on 2013. Has anyone figured out the fix?

[@derrickhelm8707]

Exact same thing for me, great video. My plan is just to reinstall the blower and hope for the best. Anyone had negative outcome without trying to repair the blend actuator?

[@cassidygreisinger7899]

i just recently had this happen and every where i look i can not find the part. is it not something i can buy new? do i have to get from junk yard?

[@normhalliday1640]

Funny thing, had the exact same noise as in this video. When I removed the blower, same broken part from the duct door. Did you ever figure out where the broken part came from?

[@JosephVollmar]

It is part of the recirculating door that is up above the blower.

[@normhalliday1640]

How much trouble is involved in replacing that? Or do i even need tonreplace it?.​@JosephVollmar

[@taylorhiss9452]

Had this happen to us, took it out of the blower motor and put back together. Now a week or 2 later it smokes when heat is on. Any ideas?

[@mattbarela2266]

Thankyou big information same problem my truck. Plastic got stuck in the fan.

[@wrenchboy68]

This just happened to me. I took the blower motor down and had the same piece in there. Removed it and now it's quiet.

[@daveallen63]

Yep that's the sound, now the fix.

[@mgomez5606]

I have a 02 f150 and on my blower there is a male side connector mounted on lower body of blower motor. I took it off thinking my blower was bad. Now I can't figure out how it secures to it. The top has like a black plastic arrow looking black piece. Any idea how it snaps on to stay on so It does not just dangle.

[@078chafik]

i just had this problem today on my truck F150 2013 today i was gonna take it to a dealer thank you for saving me some dollars . i have a question if you dont mind to reply with an answer for it my truck i smell like burning when i turn on my heat on ,what could be the problem for this issue ?

[@JosephVollmar]

Check your blower motor resistor. If it is overheating that could be your smell, especially if you smell it more at slower blower speeds.

[@glennking3378]

I had the exact same piece break off in mine.

[@happyoakes8847]

I had that same piece break off in my blower motor. What was the piece from? And will I have any issues if I don't fix it? Thank you.

[@JosephVollmar]

It is off of the recirculate door just above the blower. The only issue you will se is that your HVAC will always recirculate.

[@Kirbysbelt]

Mine is doing that and the recirculation stopped working. The first video I've seen for this!

[@gregpeach5202]

You were right same thing happened to mine. The piece was there also.

[@DouglasVoigt-tu3xb]

Mine broke off too. Why fix when it just break again?

[@karennighteaglecommandoste9601]

Can you show where is the cabin air filter ?

[@xnavy6535]

I just found the exact same thing in my blower motor. I ran the hit and cold all works fine but not sure what it is.