2016 Ford Explorer HVAC vent actuator replacement; Vents stuck on one selection and won’t change
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- Ford Part Number AA5Z-19E616-A fits 2011-2019 Ford Explorer
Base No. 19E616B
Part Description Motor Assy
Other Names Adjust Motor, Door Actuator, Motor, Vacuum Motor
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I watched this before I attempted mine. This is also where I got the plastic holding screw tip.
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I recently inherited a 2016 Ford Explorer with only 47,000 miles, and The First thing I noticed was the HVAC Actuator didn't operate, and it was Stuck in the Dash position!
I have full records and there were 11 Recalls by Ford on this year and type of Ford, and thankfully they were already taken care of!
From people that I have talked with, this Problem Seems to be Common Place, and Ford "Should" have issued a Recall on this issue too!
Quality Has Definitely Suffered Greatly, concidering the Astronomical Price of Vehicles in today's day and age!
Great Video! Thanks! 👍
My 2016 Ford Explorer Limited has been nothing but problems. Before it hit 93,000 miles I had to change both catalytic converters, rebuild transmission, three of the six coil packs and various other items. Now this actuator thing went out. The part is cheap but getting to it Absolutely sucks. I’m done with Ford. Very unimpressed, and I am from Michigan. Thank you for the video! You did a great job, and it helped me tremendously!
I appreciate the detail you went into on this video. I was hoping that this repair would fall into something I could do, and I probably could after replacing some of the trim part that I would’ve broken. Thanks for sharing your frustration and letting me know it’s time to “pay the man” to get this job done for me.
I sure would have loved to see how you maneuvered that actuator back into position!
I would pay for this video! Thank you so so much for filming this with so much detail
I just did this over the weekend and same situation. Getting it back in was not easy and had to recruit some smaller hands. Thanks for the video !!!
Thanks for the guide! I removed the actuator from the bottom. It was not too bad. Like others, I Moved the vent selector until the gear slipped into place while applying slight pressure.
At some point this winter the heat in my 2015 Ford Flex got stuck on defrost only. It wouldn't change to vents or floor etc. After some research, I came across your video and the other video you referenced. They were both super helpful. Upon looking under my dash.
It was plain to see it was essentially the same
As what you show here. So, I thought I knew What I was getting into. Until I got started… I instantly realized the trim panels are quite different. I had to take off quite a lot more trim to get to that instrument cluster.
I did not invest in the Dewalt tool either. I just used long extensions and a jointed swivel socket adapter. That thing might've helped for sure. But I got the job done.
It took longer than I figured. However, I took my time and cleaned up all the trim panels before I put it all back together. Whew 😥
My ribs are definitely bruised and I have a few nicks and cuts on my hands. But I did it with your help thank you so much! 🛠
P.S. your video totally saved me from reinstalling my actuator as well. As soon as I took the old actuator out, it started spinning. That would’ve led me to believe it was not broken! However I had previously watched your video. So you saved my butt. I just plugged the new one in and held it in place until the gear lined up. Then I just pushed it in flush. Then the motor stopped spinning.
I just had to struggle to reinstall the three screws. Which I’m pretty sure are a lot closer quarters in the flex than the Explorer. Here’s a link to my video incase it helps anyone. czcams.com/video/abetxCSrt_I/video.html
I'm super glad this video was helpful to you. That makes it all worth it.
I can see your dash was a whole other animal. A lot of trim to be removed indeed. The reassembled view looks good with all the panels cleaned up.
Let me first say THANK YOU!!! Fir making this instructional video..
I have been able to repair my Explorer in 3 hours and no issues
Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome video! I used your vid to fix my 2016 Explorer! I don't think the video said, so in case it can help anyone, the screws that hold in the actuator are 8mm.
Nice video. Good camera work and detailed. Appreciate it. I’m getting ready to do the temperature selector blend door on my 16
This video was very helpful. I have one in the shop now that have the same problem. I remove the actuator as you and test the operation of it. The same result as you. I was a little confused because the actuator did work, but just order a new actuator tomorrow. Thanks again for the video
Thank you, this took me a little over two hours to do. I went slow and took my time.
Helpful video. Same issue on a '15 Taurus interceptor. I got lucky that mine stopped working with the air split and coming from all vents making it drivable.
THANK YOU!! I was able to do this thanks to you. One thing I would suggest is to move your steering wheel all the way out (I think) because the screw that moves it was in my way. And moves the brake pedals all the way in. Also using the gear from the old actuator is key to align the doors to get the new one installed. Thank yo for making this video, this is a slow tricky job, but you made it much easier. Thank you!!!
I just followed this for my 2016 xlt and it worked great for me thank you
Thanks for the shout out and for linking my video on the description. I don't know why I didn't think of using the swivel instead of buying the angle driver 🤣🤣 very efficient 👌👍
I also linked your video into my blog post I did on this awhile back, it was super useful. Feel free to check it out. It's just my name with dot com and the post is titled The Definitive Guide to Replacing the HVAC Directional Door Actuator [Step-By-Step Guide]" I didn't want to put an actual link as YT may think it's spam.
Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.
Thank you. I will be doing this this week on the wife's car.
Just ordered the part off your link thanks!
It was very helpful. In my case lost connection inside connector.
Happened to mine too. Thank you!
Thanks for the helpful video.
Thanks sir this video is so helpful
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Thank you! Super helpful.
Thanks señor very good video mucho Bueno
God bless you
Gracias Amigo, desde Chile, me sirvio mucho.
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Great! Very helpful! Thanks!😎
Thank you sir a great help
Great video
Ambitious and you did it twice. Ford blend door actuators are finicky. It is as much the circuitry inside the module as it us a mechanical failure.
I was only able to get one screw back in good and one half way in.
Thank you!
Thank you😊😊
@wesbarton very informative video. Thank you! Your vehicle is equipped with dual climate control settings correct? I’m having an issue where only the passenger side is stuck on defrost setting. The actuator you replaced does control the passenger side vents as well?
Yes, I believe it does. Before replacing it both sides of my vents were stuck on defrost.
Yes you’ve helped me. And also how did you change your sync 2 wallpaper?
Great video and explanation! Saved me so much time and trouble shooting. 🍻
My truck is doing that now
Do you have a video for putting back the actuator itself? Thanks wonderful video very detailed.
No, it’s fairly simple though. When inserting the replacement actuator, hold slight pressure against it while changing the selection with the controls. Defrost, floor, vent, etc. As the selection changes it will rotate the internal gear which will eventually line up and the actuator will then slide the rest of the way in. It may take a couple of try's.
Are you saying you turned the car on and switched the temp controls to match the actuators position even with some of the items you removed unplugged?
Hi. Excellent video and excellent explanation. Thanks. I have a question about of the part. I found this part with the number aa5z-19e616-c. You know if that fit too. ??
I deleted my original reply, because I’m not sure after looking further into it. The best thing to do is to go to the Fordpartsgiant.com page and enter your VIN to see if that part will fit your vehicle. It varies by the type of HVAC system you have. Automatic, manual, dual zone, etc.
Check it out here www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-motor-asy_aa5z-19e616-c.html
Is there any chance this could get stuck half way??? My 2017 Explorer Limited acts like something is blocking half the air flow no matter what you change it to.
I would assume it’s possible. If the vent was in that position when it broke.
Why would you build a car around a part that goes out like this part. Ford is really going down hill. A person should not be allowed to design a car until they have worked as a mechanic for at least Five years.
Awesome video, I liked the look of the little prying tool you had, any chance you remember where you bought it at?
Thank you. Harbor Freight Tools.
www.harborfreight.com/automotive/auto-body-trim/5-piece-upholstery-and-trim-tool-set-99739.html
Does anyone know where I can get replacement actuator screws after I had a few drop down into the abyss?
I would call a dealership, give them this part number and see if they sell just the screws. If not, can they tell you the size of them?
Thank you very much save me a lot time and money 🙏
I have not found a permanent fix. I replaced this FoMoCo part and 2 months later it’s “broken” again. There is another video that is about 6 years old where the guy explains exactly what goes wrong. It’s the contractors that lose their contact and it just seeks until it times out and sits in position.
Interesting. I still have the old one I replaced, maybe I’ll open it up and see if there is anything noticeably broken.
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Zach, do you have a link to that video?
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I'm having the same problem except its only blowing from the defrost only, and I've changed the blend door less than 2 months ago crazy this thing already gone bad
Did you replace it with a genuine Ford part? There should be some sort of warranty with it.
@@Wes_Barton yes I bought it directly from ford
@@waynenation678 I would call them and see if they warranty it.
I still have my extended warranty, i wonder if that is covered? I know When i call they will say they can't tell me until it gets in there so they can properly diagnose if that is the problem 😤.
Because i had another problem i asked and thats what they told me.
It’s hard to say if it’s covered or not. Might have to read the fine print.
Just a tip it’s way easier if you remove the steering column
Also the actuator will come out the bottom you don’t have to pull it from the top
Your first actuator was brand new? Those which was not working
No. I tested the old (original) one when removed and it seemed to be working, so I put it back in.
@@Wes_Barton and the old one is working now also?
@@Wes_Barton and what was the problem with your climate control? How did you solve it? Sorry, i can't exactly understand on a video. I am from Ukraine
@@vladmyronyshyn No. The old one was still not working properly after I reinstalled it. I had to replace it with a new one.
@@vladmyronyshyn The problem was that the actuator would not direct air to other vents. It was stuck on one setting. The fix was to replace the actuator with a new one, as shown in the video.
I’ve had nothing but problems with the actuators on my Taurus Fix Or Repair Daily. No more fords for me
I still cannot put it on defrost done change the parts
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Hmmm for some reason, my comment isn't showing up.
I see this one. Did you leave another?
@@Wes_Barton yeah, I was mentioning a writeup I did on this topic but maybe YT thinks it's spam and kept deleting it. No worries. Great job
Hey everyone, would love to pay anyone here to do mine if interested, I just dont have time or patience . Let me know, thanks
Where are you located?
@@Wes_Barton - thanks, Northern Virginia - Chantilly Area
@@pjsmith8582 I’d be willing to do it for you. I’m in NOVA too.
@@Wes_Barton awesome, how much would you do it for
@@pjsmith8582 $150
You had it disassembled why not change it out. Wasted time. Part only cost few dollars. I can see if the part cost hundred or thousands of dollars.
There has to be an easier way to remove the actuator without having to remove all these parts
This method as opposed to removing the dash.
Very good video. Very helpful!