This saved me so much time and trouble. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this. Recording and posting these instructional videos is a selfless act of kindness, for complete strangers. This is nothing short of charity.
Thank you so much for this video! Most of the videos don't show the details on how to get to the blend door actuator and that is the most important part for a DIYer.
Great video. That generation F150 are some of the best all around trucks ever built bar none. I just bought my 4 th one and I'm never getting rid of it 😊
Thanks for posting! This is the only video I found that actually shows where the screws are that hold the lower plenum in place, and what all you have to remove to get to the actuator. Now I know how to proceed.
I have a 2002 with 140,000 miles. I love my truck. I always wondered what was under that dash at the floor. I love the young man with the tool in his hand. Grown man in the making.
Thank you sir for this video. I tried to repair mine a few years ago and couldn't find any instructions. Ford said it would cost $1000 to repair. I cut out holes in vent in order to manually shift blender door. Now I will try again! You had a good helper too.
Thanks man, yep, that ducting was a pain but your video told me what I needed to know. I used some thin wire to hold the screws in the holes for the ducting which helped me get a socket on them to be able to tighten them. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video.
@@TheNextAdventureWeTri That would be awesome but they are not giving away anything these days. It's cheaper to keep them running than to replace them.
Thank you so much for the video. My 2001 F150 stopped blowing hot air yesterday and when I took it in they said that its the blend door. So I took and endoscope and tried to see between the little gap between on top of the actuator. No visible movements were seen when switching from hot to cold (and no sounds of the door opening and closing). But after watching your video I feel more confident to get it fixed safely knowing what needs to come out (including the airbag control module!)
This is a great video so I thought I'd leave this here. To anyone this helps, I've had an actuator crumble to pieces in a 99 Windstar - much like its door motors. The new actuator didn't last long on a sticky blend door (very common.) That site you mentioned is great, that's where I first learned of their workarounds and upgrades. Free invaluable information is uncommon by most corporate logic. I never upgraded it or cut into it, but I could have. My uncle was driving it and BANG! lost oil pressure. The oil pan had a hole that something had shot OUT of it. When I pulled the motor I saw the firewalll side head had blown a chunk off! I've read that can happen when the head becomes part of the firing chamber 😂 *Definitely take your hand and feel the blend door working or better yet try to listen for it before messing with it. If it's quiet enough you should hear that door opening and closing. This can help you source the parts before you go diving in.* Someone had already replaced the actuator, I think, because it was missing the back screw on my F150 and the right side vertical screw area had a piece missing for "ratchet access" because its recessed. I'd recommend a swivel or just break the molding in the way😂 Good luck. Mine has wet carpet, so I guess I'll be replacing the heater core AND HOSES next. I smelled coolant and saw a fog coming from the vents last year, so I already have the parts. I'm guessing she's clogged up. I did have low coolant and it was muddy which is common in these trucks if not flushed regularly which would cause parts to fail prematurely. I'd guess the radiator is next. A side note, it was confusing to diagnose initially because the heat didn't work but then it did and then it didn't again. I was sure I didn't move the temp knob so I could rule most of this out, but actually not because I've disturbed it's wiring since I've upgraded the stereo when I should've spent that money on maintenance. You can live and learn but maybe reading youtube comments can help.
Good video, glad you got it working. I did cut a piece out behind glove box and made access to blender door. It's ok so I took the actuator out and it's bad so I'll replace it. It was nice to see your son was cheering you on !
Thanks so much for this video, it helped tremendously. Now on to my passenger side half door. Replacing the plastic cable guides with aluminum so the door will open. Did the other years ago. Ordered my actuator already. Thanks again.
Started about an hour ago. Stuck on that back screw on duct piece. Think I'll get some breakfast and ponder how to get it off .. 🤣 2001 F150 Supercrew.
@@TheNextAdventureWeTri Watching more videos lol. I think a flex tool would work best but trying to use what I have. I have some short extensions but are too long. Its always the last screw. 🤣
So I replaced my actuator because I wasn't getting any heat. I called a few shops and 1 didn't know how to go about repairing this and the other didn't know how to fix this. They suggested pulling the dash, 8 hours labor costing $1000. Even though mine was a little different, 2001 F150, all the info was basically the same. The savings was $949 because the part was $51 and it only took me about 2 hours.
Thanks for the video. I replaced my heater core and blend door and then found the actuator was frozen. Can’t figure out if I have something unplugged or it’s busted. At this point I’m going to take out the actuator so I can put the dash back together.
I was told that my actuator was bad because I only get heat not even cool from outside (my ac is not cooling at all right now)... I heard yours working ,I do not hear mine...should be bad right?...thanks for the video I was told it would cost $400+ parts and 2 days to drop the dash to get to the actuator and this is why I do research ,to see if "mechanics" are telling me the truth or not...thank you and youtube encyclopedia !( I don`t care how long it will take me because if this can cost me $500 to pay someone else I rather do it myself even if it takes me 2 or 3 days and have a nice rib diner on top !)
FYI to any supercrew owners, the ducting under the actuator is impossible to remove unless you remove the front seats, carpet, and rear floor ducting. Effing mother of all hassles.
Just discovered this. I bent the duct in front of the seats. I’d rather do that than cut, and rather cut than remove everything! No video outlined this and I was baffled for a minute.
Sadly after I got all the parts out I found that the gear teeth that the actuator goes into were crumbled, as you had mentioned. So now maybe the blend door itself needs to be replaced.
It’s either the blend door that’s broke at the base or the actuator motor is broke. Check the actuator first by putting a finger on the base under the actuator while u switch from hot to cold to see if the actuator is working. If the actuator is turning then it’s the blend door base is broke.
Hmm does anyone know why the air stops coming out the vents when i accelerate form 50 to 75 mph? And comes back after i let the gas go. I got a 2002 f150 single cab.
after i removed my old actuator and installed the new one i cant get it to turn at all. It is as if it's getting no power and my fuses seem to be fine. weird.
I talked to some folks at NAPA and OTHER Mechanics and they told me to never change it, and if I do the transmission will begin to slip. It shifts great right now.
This saved me so much time and trouble. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this. Recording and posting these instructional videos is a selfless act of kindness, for complete strangers. This is nothing short of charity.
Thank you so much for this video! Most of the videos don't show the details on how to get to the blend door actuator and that is the most important part for a DIYer.
You are welcome
Do you know if I can go thru the glove box and just manually put the door in place and leave it or even wire it in place?
Great video. That generation F150 are some of the best all around trucks ever built bar none. I just bought my 4 th one and I'm never getting rid of it 😊
Thanks for posting! This is the only video I found that actually shows where the screws are that hold the lower plenum in place, and what all you have to remove to get to the actuator. Now I know how to proceed.
I have a 2002 with 140,000 miles. I love my truck. I always wondered what was under that dash at the floor. I love the young man with the tool in his hand. Grown man in the making.
This is one of those jobs that can get me to swearing especially during 90 degree hot and humid weather.
Thank you sir for this video. I tried to repair mine a few years ago and couldn't find any instructions. Ford said it would cost $1000 to repair. I cut out holes in vent in order to manually shift blender door. Now I will try again! You had a good helper too.
Thanks man, yep, that ducting was a pain but your video told me what I needed to know. I used some thin wire to hold the screws in the holes for the ducting which helped me get a socket on them to be able to tighten them. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video.
I take care of mine very well and it has 460,000 miles. Still running well.
Thats Amazing! Maybe when you hit 1/2 million. Ford will trade you for a new one.
@@TheNextAdventureWeTri That would be awesome but they are not giving away anything these days. It's cheaper to keep them running than to replace them.
Thank you so much for the video. My 2001 F150 stopped blowing hot air yesterday and when I took it in they said that its the blend door. So I took and endoscope and tried to see between the little gap between on top of the actuator. No visible movements were seen when switching from hot to cold (and no sounds of the door opening and closing). But after watching your video I feel more confident to get it fixed safely knowing what needs to come out (including the airbag control module!)
This is a great video so I thought I'd leave this here.
To anyone this helps, I've had an actuator crumble to pieces in a 99 Windstar - much like its door motors. The new actuator didn't last long on a sticky blend door (very common.) That site you mentioned is great, that's where I first learned of their workarounds and upgrades. Free invaluable information is uncommon by most corporate logic. I never upgraded it or cut into it, but I could have. My uncle was driving it and BANG! lost oil pressure. The oil pan had a hole that something had shot OUT of it. When I pulled the motor I saw the firewalll side head had blown a chunk off! I've read that can happen when the head becomes part of the firing chamber 😂
*Definitely take your hand and feel the blend door working or better yet try to listen for it before messing with it. If it's quiet enough you should hear that door opening and closing. This can help you source the parts before you go diving in.*
Someone had already replaced the actuator, I think, because it was missing the back screw on my F150 and the right side vertical screw area had a piece missing for "ratchet access" because its recessed. I'd recommend a swivel or just break the molding in the way😂 Good luck. Mine has wet carpet, so I guess I'll be replacing the heater core AND HOSES next. I smelled coolant and saw a fog coming from the vents last year, so I already have the parts. I'm guessing she's clogged up. I did have low coolant and it was muddy which is common in these trucks if not flushed regularly which would cause parts to fail prematurely. I'd guess the radiator is next.
A side note, it was confusing to diagnose initially because the heat didn't work but then it did and then it didn't again. I was sure I didn't move the temp knob so I could rule most of this out, but actually not because I've disturbed it's wiring since I've upgraded the stereo when I should've spent that money on maintenance. You can live and learn but maybe reading youtube comments can help.
Good video, glad you got it working. I did cut a piece out behind glove box and made access to blender door. It's ok so I took the actuator out and it's bad so I'll replace it. It was nice to see your son was cheering you on !
Thanks so much for this video, it helped tremendously. Now on to my passenger side half door. Replacing the plastic cable guides with aluminum so the door will open. Did the other years ago. Ordered my actuator already. Thanks again.
7:49 making line with the red maker across the white part will make it a lot easy to see the movement
I fixed mine today thanks to you my friend
Started about an hour ago. Stuck on that back screw on duct piece. Think I'll get some breakfast and ponder how to get it off .. 🤣
2001 F150 Supercrew.
Did you figure it out?
@@TheNextAdventureWeTri Watching more videos lol. I think a flex tool would work best but trying to use what I have. I have some short extensions but are too long. Its always the last screw. 🤣
Awesome job thanks for the video.
I suspect this is why my heat isn’t working. Going to try this next. Thank you!!
Did it work mane? Mine f150 heat ain’t working
Did it work
Great video, so very helpful. THANK YOU SIR.
Thanks for the video it was super helpful
I've got a 2000 Ford F150 5.4 Lariat with 190,000 miles on it. Heat hasn't worked since I got it. Gonna check tomorrow and see if this is why. Thanks!
Dorman sells the blend door with metal base.
Good job thanks 👍
How do you tell if this has gone bad my truck only does cold air but not very cold air and the heater does not work at all
Good video
Thanks a bunch!
lol I have the same exact truck 😂 in and out hoping this is my problem
So I replaced my actuator because I wasn't getting any heat. I called a few shops and 1 didn't know how to go about repairing this and the other didn't know how to fix this. They suggested pulling the dash, 8 hours labor costing $1000. Even though mine was a little different, 2001 F150, all the info was basically the same. The savings was $949 because the part was $51 and it only took me about 2 hours.
Awesome! Merry Christmas
Thanks for the video.
I replaced my heater core and blend door and then found the actuator was frozen. Can’t figure out if I have something unplugged or it’s busted. At this point I’m going to take out the actuator so I can put the dash back together.
I was told that my actuator was bad because I only get heat not even cool from outside (my ac is not cooling at all right now)... I heard yours working ,I do not hear mine...should be bad right?...thanks for the video I was told it would cost $400+ parts and 2 days to drop the dash to get to the actuator and this is why I do research ,to see if "mechanics" are telling me the truth or not...thank you and youtube encyclopedia !( I don`t care how long it will take me because if this can cost me $500 to pay someone else I rather do it myself even if it takes me 2 or 3 days and have a nice rib diner on top !)
Its worth the effort to replace it. Its not to expensive and if it fixes it your good. Good Luck
Thank you Sir
FYI to any supercrew owners, the ducting under the actuator is impossible to remove unless you remove the front seats, carpet, and rear floor ducting. Effing mother of all hassles.
Just discovered this. I bent the duct in front of the seats. I’d rather do that than cut, and rather cut than remove everything! No video outlined this and I was baffled for a minute.
YIKES
Sadly after I got all the parts out I found that the gear teeth that the actuator goes into were crumbled, as you had mentioned. So now maybe the blend door itself needs to be replaced.
Thanks for the example!
How do you tell if the actuator pin aligns with the female blend door hole?
Bad ass !
Combination wrenches will do the job,awsome video,does look like a pain in the butt
Replacing this will be help fix the heat ? My Ford dint blow hot air
It should help it if the actuator is broken
Yours probably got stuck in the ac part. So yes it will help if that's what is wrong with it.
It’s either the blend door that’s broke at the base or the actuator motor is broke. Check the actuator first by putting a finger on the base under the actuator while u switch from hot to cold to see if the actuator is working. If the actuator is turning then it’s the blend door base is broke.
maybe put a black marker dot on the bottom to see the shaft move and test it before you reassemble?
Great idea! THANKS
Hmm does anyone know why the air stops coming out the vents when i accelerate form 50 to 75 mph? And comes back after i let the gas go. I got a 2002 f150 single cab.
What is the black plastic piece you put on last? My truck is missing that piece.
It's just a cover. I'm not sure about the name.
after i removed my old actuator and installed the new one i cant get it to turn at all. It is as if it's getting no power and my fuses seem to be fine. weird.
Checked my blender and it’s working, my av unit is new, I feel like I may be leaking because I have no climate control idk
What size motor
5.4 V8
@@TheNextAdventureWeTri that many miles that's incredible
Ford uses the cheapest plastic. I have had dash parts turn to dust when removing them.
Buy a 2nd gen dodge.😂 I think they have the best plastic interiors.
thanks for helping me out !
I sure hope you changed the tranny oil at this point.
I talked to some folks at NAPA and OTHER Mechanics and they told me to never change it, and if I do the transmission will begin to slip. It shifts great right now.
That's what she said?😂