The problem with damper/vent selector sticking is the doors themselves stick to the housing. Ford used a foam gasket glued to the doors. In time the glue saturates the foam, and gets to the door that is shut causing the problem that you are having (we owners of this vehicle)..There is a video segment on YT to resolve this problem.
This is what i was looking for! Something or somehow bypass the original knob! Excellent video, very explanatory and easy to follow directions! The best video thus far, when it comes to this particular malfunction! I know u just helped me tremendously!! thank you!
the problem is the door...replacing the actuator cable will only work a few times until it snaps the cables again...was looking for a fix to the door but this isn't it
Fixed mine yesterday....just take your time it.s a bit awkward and frustrating...definetly remove panel👍makes life easier...once you.ve replaced the broken part...it.s easier next time and done in half the time.....😉
Okay you win for the best video on this. You are amazing. Thank you!!!! It was clear and you explained it and demonstrated it perfectly without skipping things ppl think the viewer already knows ..you win the rest of the videos on thus suck royal ass!!!
question, i've been working on this on my car today and it wouldn't budge, i did the thing where you put the dial on the knob underneath the steering wheel and it would not budge. i would be thankful for any ideas as mine is stuck on defrost.
Its been awhile, but if I remember correct it really likes to jam up at each end of the travel. If you grab the plastic mechanism you might be able to un-jam it. Lots of wd40 to lube it up. Good luck.
The mechanism under dash is the cause... if you wanna rip apart the whole console and dash to replace it, on an aging 15 year old beater car, then you have more free time than me.
Excellent video I need to change my selector cable out as the deflector knob is free wheeling with no tension on it. I bought the car like this not knowing that it was broken Before I get to changing the cable out ,Is it easy for somebody with a medium size hand to reach in under the dash to manually change the deflector door position without dropping the panel that’s underneath the dash which is held in with four bolts ?? (i’ll add a second knob to it like you suggested in your video great trick)
you would have to rip out the dash and replace the main mechanism. Keeping in lubed helps, also I found it only sticks at the ends of travel, so try keep dial in middle. Sorry best I can do.
@@kubus7653 it’s obsolete, they don’t make it anymore. You have to just take one of the other screws out and take it to the hardware store and hope for the best 😅
Befor trying to move the actuator knob turn the heat on high and it will loosen the goo that ford used to seal the vent door. Always leave the selector in the middle position or it will harden in place. Turn heater to high and move to all positions to loosen every thin up. Not a fix but a solution.
You have to cut out the big plastic surface behind the radio and ducktape the levers and edges. This is the only long lasting solution for the damn sticky levers. If needed, the cables should replace as well. Stupid construction 😎
its not really the mechanism bro, its the vent doors that are sticking making the selector knob very hard to turn.. when people try to force this, they break the cable and selector but the issue still remains..the vent doors that open and close are sticking in place..
The problem with damper/vent selector sticking is the doors themselves stick to the housing. Ford used a foam gasket glued to the doors. In time the glue saturates the foam, and gets to the door that is shut causing the problem that you are having (we owners of this vehicle)..There is a video segment on YT to resolve this problem.
This is what i was looking for! Something or somehow bypass the original knob! Excellent video, very explanatory and easy to follow directions! The best video thus far, when it comes to this particular malfunction! I know u just helped me tremendously!! thank you!
Glad it helped
My exact thought.
Thanks man, exactly what I needed!
Very few know about ford and how you can hook the knob and see the levers move. I’m trying to fix mine. It’s so hot, thanks for sharing,
hope it helped a little. i know not the best video of a tricky repair
Great video, been looking for someone to describe this repair in detail 😊 many thanks for talking the time and effort to produce this content 👏👏
the problem is the door...replacing the actuator cable will only work a few times until it snaps the cables again...was looking for a fix to the door but this isn't it
Thank you so much you saved me sooo much money and time you're a life saver
No problem
may try grease on slide groove on hvac housing
Fixed mine yesterday....just take your time it.s a bit awkward and frustrating...definetly remove panel👍makes life easier...once you.ve replaced the broken part...it.s easier next time and done in half the time.....😉
Okay you win for the best video on this. You are amazing. Thank you!!!! It was clear and you explained it and demonstrated it perfectly without skipping things ppl think the viewer already knows ..you win the rest of the videos on thus suck royal ass!!!
Thanks
Oh my 😬 Glad I watched this one first! Awesome guy -well done good tutorial 👍thx again 😁
You're awesome thanks a ton brother 👊 ✌️
Do you have a video on how to tighten your emergency brake?
No sorry
Good video bud thanks for helping
Thanks 🙏 I helped me a lot
question, i've been working on this on my car today and it wouldn't budge, i did the thing where you put the dial on the knob underneath the steering wheel and it would not budge. i would be thankful for any ideas as mine is stuck on defrost.
Its been awhile, but if I remember correct it really likes to jam up at each end of the travel. If you grab the plastic mechanism you might be able to un-jam it. Lots of wd40 to lube it up. Good luck.
second time fixing this with the half assed repair, maybe solve the underlying problem!
The mechanism under dash is the cause... if you wanna rip apart the whole console and dash to replace it, on an aging 15 year old beater car, then you have more free time than me.
Excellent video
I need to change my selector cable out as the deflector knob is free wheeling with no tension on it. I bought the car like this not knowing that it was broken
Before I get to changing the cable out ,Is it easy for somebody with a medium size hand to reach in under the dash to manually change the deflector door position without dropping the panel that’s underneath the dash which is held in with four bolts ?? (i’ll add a second knob to it like you suggested in your video great trick)
Thank you sir
is there a fix to stop it getting stuck???? seem like the main problem is when it STICKS
you would have to rip out the dash and replace the main mechanism. Keeping in lubed helps, also I found it only sticks at the ends of travel, so try keep dial in middle. Sorry best I can do.
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eat hack thanks
Spray some lubricant on the levers, it helps
My lever won't turn at all even with that trick
Probably something else is broken in the mechanism under dash. Sorry I cant be of more help
I lost the one screw that holds in the selector switch, anyone have the part number for it?
Did you find it?
@@kubus7653 it’s obsolete, they don’t make it anymore. You have to just take one of the other screws out and take it to the hardware store and hope for the best 😅
@@kubus7653 thanks for asking
@@nicky_nuu I hope I made your day 😂
You don’t even have to take that piece off before putting the switch on that knob if you’re just doing the bypass.
I’ve heard it’s the blend door inside the box keeps sticking.
Spray WD40 then put Grease and it's Smooth
Befor trying to move the actuator knob turn the heat on high and it will loosen the goo that ford used to seal the vent door. Always leave the selector in the middle position or it will harden in place. Turn heater to high and move to all positions to loosen every thin up. Not a fix but a solution.
Solution for what exactly
you recorded none of the actual 'DOING', just the before, the afterwards and talking.
Sorry sexxyperv its really tight quarters and difficult to film in such a tight spot
You have to cut out the big plastic surface behind the radio and ducktape the levers and edges. This is the only long lasting solution for the damn sticky levers. If needed, the cables should replace as well.
Stupid construction 😎
It’s easier to just remove the panel in my opinion
Im a female...dear lord aint there a easier way 🙏...im having exactly the same problem...looks like some lube or something would fix it
Hosing down that mechanism under dash with some teflon lubrication wouldn't hurt.
its not really the mechanism bro, its the vent doors that are sticking making the selector knob very hard to turn.. when people try to force this, they break the cable and selector but the issue still remains..the vent doors that open and close are sticking in place..
@@skip741x3 my brother pulled up on it and it fixed it