Save $1000 Ford Van AC Stuck in Defrost During Acceleration - Fixed!

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • Ford Econoline Van AC switches to defrost. Fix it here with a bypass.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:02 Let's Get Started!
    3:20 Parts Needed
    5:16 The Hook-Up!
    7:55 Thank you, Subscribe, and more Ford Fix videos!
    Save $1000 Ford Van AC Stuck in Defrost During Acceleration - Fixed!
    In this video, I describe how to fix a Ford Econoline van e150, e250, and e350, etc... where the ac gets stuck on defrost either when accelerating or permanently due to a failure of the vacuum reservoir and check valve located deep within the dash board. If you took it to a Ford dealer it will cost over $1200 to fix this issue due to the labor involved. In this video I show how to easily bypass the existing parts with new genuine Ford parts (linked in the description) for around $40-$50 dollars. And it shouldn't take very long either! Thanks for watching and subscribing! -Robert, Ford Fix
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  • @hallhouse5098
    @hallhouse5098 Před 4 lety +88

    Look no further.
    This is the only video you need to watch for this repair.
    I’ve watched them all and nobody explained it as well and and easily as this one.
    My 2007 E250 van had this issue for quite some time and I finally found this video which prompted me to finally fix mine.
    Everything was as described although my line going from the back of the engine to the junction under the hood was black not red but all worked just the same.
    I was able to pick up the reservoir and check valve from the ford dealership for $31.00 total.
    Now my ac doesent cut out every time I press on the gas.
    Gone are the days hoping for a long downhill idle or a red light to bring vacuum to my ac.
    Immediately the air seemed stronger and it’s finally freezing me out while driving.
    Thank you for this video .....it’s definitely the best executed one out there.
    Thanks.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety +3

      Awesome! Thank you! Thanks for letting us know about the black line instead of red. There may be others with the same color line. I appreciate your feedback.

    • @hallhouse5098
      @hallhouse5098 Před 4 lety +7

      Ford Fix
      Absolutely glad to share that info.
      I’m a do it yourselfer and I can appreciate videos which are concise, straight to the point without all the stupid intro music and senseless yammering about their life stories.
      This is how all repair videos should be like.
      Well done my friend!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety +2

      @@hallhouse5098 I hear you, thanks again!

    • @hallhouse5098
      @hallhouse5098 Před 4 lety +4

      Ford Fix
      Update.
      I’ve been driving it for a few days now since repair and I swear it seems that the van has more power now as a result.
      I don’t know if the vacuum element meant engine vacuum loss but it really seems to run stronger now and the air is blowing cold throughout the drive.
      Another note: when making connections I stopped at the mercedes dealership and got some of their white vacuum line and rubber vacuum hose which fits right over their plastic vacuum line to make all my junction connections.
      PS I installed a third jump seat in my van that I obtained from a newer F250 on ebay.
      The install went great and it fits perfectly between my front seats.
      Now I can pick up both of my grandsons with my work van if I need to.
      I should make a video of my install as it was pretty simple.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Wow, that’s great! Glad to hear things are running better. I would love to see that seat video when you make it! Please let me know. -Robert

  • @joydemers4598
    @joydemers4598 Před rokem +10

    This is the BEST video for this repair. My husband just had surgery so I was using his van. I couldn’t deal with lack of heat and AC so I decided to do it myself. I’m certainly no mechanic but I was able to complete this in about 30 minutes. Being in New England, we need AC during the day and heat at night. I’m so excited to have both!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem +1

      Awesome!! Thank you, Joy! -Robert

  • @lauracarnes4007
    @lauracarnes4007 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Lord bless you sir. I have a 1997 e150 which is the only vehicle to take my 80 year old mom back and forth 60 mins each way to a hospital in Miami. The AC died like this two weeks ago. The shop said 1500 which was not affordable with all my mom's cancer expenses. You helped me fix this for around 30 bucks. I am also a lady with 5/10 mechanic skills so a dash removal was not something I could do. But this was and it fixed it. It has never blown so hard and cold. You have made a older lady with cancer very confortable for these hospital rides. Blessings on you and your family. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 5 měsíci +2

      God bless you, Laura! I think this has to be my all-time favorite comment! I'm so glad it worked for you! -Robert

  • @WadeDBurbankDC
    @WadeDBurbankDC Před 2 lety +4

    I followed this video exactly and it fixed my AC stuck on defrost in my motorhome Ford E450. I ordered the parts in the links above too. Worked awesome!!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome!! So glad it worked for you! Thanks for letting me know! -Robert

  • @doug6885
    @doug6885 Před měsícem +1

    I thought it was a blower motor failing. Wasted money. My dash vents would turn on and off. My buddy said check the defrost and there was air blowing there, so I researched it on the road and "fixed" it with a zip tie to hold it in dash vent position. Now that we are in camp, I found your EXCELLENT video and ordered parts. $79.49 via the links you provided and the RV will be ready for our big summer trip. Thanks man!!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před měsícem

      Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!

    • @doug6885
      @doug6885 Před 26 dny

      @@ford-fix All my parts arrived today and it was about a 15 minute fix, only because it's 115 degrees outside. I'll road test it in the morning when it's cooler, but I did rev the engine to about 4500 RPM in park and it stayed on the dash vents.

  • @jaygold4467
    @jaygold4467 Před rokem +1

    This fix worked for me. Just as an aside, when I pulled the red line back through the dog house it got caught on another black vacuum line on the manifold and disconnected it unknowingly to me. When I started the engine the check engine light came on and I got some EGR codes. I took it around the corner to my mechanic and after removing the dog house he immediately found the disconnected black vacuum line and reconnected it. Now the air conditioning is ice cold and no longer fades to the defrost when accelerating or going up hills. Bravo home fix! thank you.

  • @Smilesalot1023
    @Smilesalot1023 Před rokem +1

    I followed step by step, crossing my fingers that it would work... WORKED PERFECTLY!!! THANK YOU!!!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      Awesome!! You're welcome! So glad it worked out! -Robert

  • @alphadelta76251
    @alphadelta76251 Před 22 dny

    Thank you! You saved me so much time and money. I don’t do dealers so my van would be in pieces in my garage. This was a 30min fix. Sincerely, THANK YOU!

  • @jamesbryantii
    @jamesbryantii Před 4 lety +16

    I've been trying to figure out how to fix this for months. This is an easy solution for bypassing a lot of unnecessary work. Thank you!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety +1

      You're welcome, James! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @waltschick8740
    @waltschick8740 Před rokem +1

    Thank You so much for doing this video. My E450 has had a bad vacuum reservoir for a few years. The repair at a dealership was estimated at nearly $1500. I have watched nearly all of the you tube fixes and was scared away with how complicated they were. I watched yours and by far it has been the simplest to do and was explained very clearly. Well, I just completed the repair following your video and instructions and absolutely no problems were encountered and now the problem is fixed. Thanks

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You're welcome! Thanks Walt! You're comment is one of my favorites for sure! So glad it worked for you! Thank you for letting me know!

  • @ricksandoval1187
    @ricksandoval1187 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I've seen this video each time I have this problem on a new (old) van that I buy... This is the 4th time 😂

  • @ChooseFreeWill
    @ChooseFreeWill Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video. Not only is the AC working properly again, the truck is running like it's old self. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome!! You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

  • @budgish5377
    @budgish5377 Před 11 měsíci +3

    After a bunch of research, this was the cleanest, easiest repair! Great job!

  • @davidleathers5837
    @davidleathers5837 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a 2008 E350 with a 5.4. I did this bypass today, and yay!!! It worked!! No more whistle. The air flow goes where it should. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Well done David! Thank you for the feedback! So glad it worked for you! -Robert

  • @dpmiv
    @dpmiv Před 11 měsíci +1

    I watched several videos on how to fix this problem, this was the best.
    Worked for my RV that has an E-450 front end. One word, before you cut any lines, check the size of your adapter. A couple of times I cut the lines and then needed to go back and get the adapter and reconnect it.
    Great tutorial.

  • @tonyking5385
    @tonyking5385 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I followed this “fix/hack” to get my AC blowing back out of the dash on my 2003 E-350 Ford Van. Easy to follow and understand his video 👍 it all worked out perfectly!

  • @rickl4847
    @rickl4847 Před 2 lety +2

    It fixed mine. Also mine just stayed on defrost not just when I drove but always and this worked. Thank you

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

  • @Spaceman-jo5mz
    @Spaceman-jo5mz Před rokem +1

    Excellent video tutorial for bypassing vacuum reservoir.👍

  • @MrKayaktom
    @MrKayaktom Před 28 dny +1

    Very nicely done, fixed a 98 E350 in not much longer than it took to watch your video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 28 dny

      Awesome! You did that quick! Thanks for letting me know! -Robert

  • @phillipofsky322
    @phillipofsky322 Před rokem +1

    THANK YOU! A few tweaks as follows.
    For the vacuum source from the engine, drilled a 5/16 hole in the firewall just above where the dog house clip is located. Had to use a [DeWalt] right angle drill adapter with hex based drill bits to fit into the space. Kept the protective loom on the vacuum line.
    Reservoir: Dorman 47995 ;Advance AutoParts $40
    Check valve: ACD [AC Delco]# 15-50568 or GM# 15733271 ;Advance AutoParts, exact substitute
    Saved and used both rubber adapter pieces (red hose and black hose under the hood).
    Used a little silicon grease on all the vacuum fittings.
    For the reservoir connection, used clear vinyl tubing with a bigger ID. No adapter hose needed. Both choices HomeDepot.
    I had the hose on hand, but believe it to be one of the following.
    UDP 0.170 in. I.D. x 1/4 in. O.D. x 10 ft. Clear Vinyl Tubing
    Model# T10007003
    20 feet, $4.51
    Everbilt0.170 in. I.D. x 1/4 in. O.D. x 10 ft. Clear Vinyl Tubing
    Model# T10006003
    10 feet, $2.96
    Tie-wrapped the reservoir in place to a tab hanging down just above it.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You’re welcome!! Glad it worked out for you!!

  • @chilltree
    @chilltree Před 6 měsíci +1

    Did this on my 03 e250 and took me 20 minutes. Directions perfectly explained and easy to follow.
    Thanks!

  • @ricksterthefanman
    @ricksterthefanman Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video! Fixed my 2011 E-350/Econoline. Having the parts linked in the description was immensely helpful!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! You're welcome!

  • @Kevthebish
    @Kevthebish Před 2 lety +2

    Great job bro! Perfect pace, clear voice and pronunciation. This is definitely the best video ever posted on this subject.

  • @72nickedwards72
    @72nickedwards72 Před 4 lety +3

    Best... Video... Ever!!!
    Worked perfectly on my RV and I cannot thank you enough. You ever make your way to central Texas, you earned yourself a beer. Thank you!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome Nick! If I'm ever out that way I just might do that! It'll have to be a root beer, lol, but I would enjoy meeting you. Glad to hear it worked for you!

  • @ralzati
    @ralzati Před 4 lety +1

    By far the best video and most complete video on CZcams. For the past 3 months I have been researching and contemplating other fix alternatives; but this video provides the best coverage of the processes involve with great narrative. Thank you SO MUCH! I will be doing my van shortly.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Wow, thank you Rick! I really appreciate that.

  • @texan90
    @texan90 Před 2 lety +4

    Just did this today, after watching this video a couple of times to figure out what I needed to do. Parts from the dealer were in stock, although it was $72 for me. The exact hose you showed was only $5. The fix worked from the moment I cranked the engine. It's so nice to have A/C again. Everything works perfect now. Thank you so much!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! Yes, the dealer will charge more, but still so much cheaper than the cost of having it done :). If I remember right, I think I got the part numbers from the dealer then typed them into Amazon and ordered them there cheaper. Glad it worked for you, thanks for the feedback! -Robert

    • @texan90
      @texan90 Před 2 lety

      @@ford-fix
      Very true. But I wasn't willing to wait longer for parts, so when the dealership had them in stock, I jumped on getting them so I could have cold air again. And regardless, your video is what made it possible for me. Everything else I found was how to do it the "correct dealership" way. So thank you again!

  • @davidbryant957
    @davidbryant957 Před 21 dnem

    Holy cow! Pure genius. Ford dealership had the reservoir and check valve in stock, so picked them up today and took care of this repair in less than an hour start to finish. My 2002 E250 finally has AC coming out the front vents again. Thank you so much!

  • @maynecob
    @maynecob Před 3 lety +1

    Showing the required parts is super helpful. Great Job! Just repaired my '99 E-350 after two blistering summers w/o AC. THANKS!!

  • @atomicsmith
    @atomicsmith Před rokem +1

    I watched several videos on this, but yours was by far the best. Very clear and detailed. Thanks!! It’s working perfectly!

  • @anthonylehman2658
    @anthonylehman2658 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! South Texas heat is no joke with an AC stuck on defrost. I would say not all heroes wear capes but I never saw your back in this video! Lol. Really though, thanks a million!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      This is one of the best comments! Love it. Thanks Anthony! Lol.

  • @rogf7380
    @rogf7380 Před 3 lety +5

    Just did this on my 2008 E350 van. Spot-on video instruction, everything exactly as shown. Worked like a champ, $53 fix, thanks for the great video!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Rog F You’re welcome! Glad it worked!

  • @ReformedTheologian
    @ReformedTheologian Před 4 lety +13

    Great idea! I tweaked it a bit and only needed to buy a new reservoir for my 2010 V8 E350 . I was able to reuse original parts for everything else. Here are my tweaks:
    (1) In the engine compartment, pull the red line out of the connector instead of cutting it. The red line will hold better when you reattach it if you don't cut off its anchor ring. Also, you can reuse the connector.
    (2) In the passenger compartment, don't cut the black line where you cut it. Pull out the grommet and cut the line behind the grommet (or just pull the line until it detaches from its connector in the engine compartment). This will detach the original check valve. Pull the black vacuum hose out of the grommet. It should come out with a soft connector still attached around its end. Then reinsert the grommet.
    (3) Back in the engine compartment, pull on the black line that was connected to the red line. This black line runs to the original check valve. The check valve is now connected only to the original reservoir, since we just detached it from the grommet. In my van, the reservoir was connected to the check valve by a rotting piece of rubber hose (***this was the only bad part in my system***). I was able to pull out and reuse the black line. The original check valve was still attached to this line since its connector makes a much stronger connection than does the hose between the check valve and the reservoir.
    (4) In the engine compartment, I ran the red hose behind the edge of the insulation and then through the hole, so that I didn't poke a hole in the insulation.
    (5) Back in the passenger compartment, I connected the check valve to the red line with an original tapered connector. Then I was able to twist the tapered end of the connector into the whole where the bolt used to be. This sealed the hole from both noise and engine fumes. (I positioned the extra loop of red tube in the engine compartment so that it didn't hang onto anything that might melt it.)
    (6) I have a glove compartment, so I couldn't mount the reservoir near the left bracket. But there is room to slide it inside the dash above and behind the right mounting bracket. I secured it there it with a zip tie.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety +2

      Very good! Taking it to the next level! Good ideas here.

    • @vansnyder9147
      @vansnyder9147 Před 4 lety +1

      Well done!

    • @joeybradley6537
      @joeybradley6537 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you to both of you. Both your ideas and repairs gave me the info to fix mine and saved me a trip to the parts store. I had the box but not the valve. Thank you to both. I got it fixed in less then 20 mins.

    • @QGJohn
      @QGJohn Před 2 lety

      Any chance you have photos of the differences you did? Nice additional info. Also, I cannot get the rubber boot off the end of the red vacuum hose, as you suggest. Is there a secret to this? I finally got that off, just kept at it and pulled real hard. So you have the red come thru the bolt hole then have the rubber connector pressed into the same whole, so mostly the red vaccuum is in the engine compartment (under the dog house), right.

    • @QGJohn
      @QGJohn Před 2 lety

      Also, on #4, it would seem like if you run it under the insulation, then thru the hole, you have to put a 90 degree bend in the vacuum line and I wouldn't think that would work to well. Can you please give us some more info or pics?

  • @bjimx
    @bjimx Před 4 lety +7

    Well done video, I've been driving my van for years without the vents working. I'm finally going to fix it thanks to you.

  • @alanmassie2684
    @alanmassie2684 Před rokem +1

    Nice and thanks. Parts online today $51.00. One thing I would do different is to use Aluminum HVAC tape instead of duct tape to cover the hole.

  • @anthonymalave3035
    @anthonymalave3035 Před 2 lety +1

    Man, this is a Godsend! Noone at any auto shop could help me figure this out. I did exactly what you did and it all works now!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Glad it worked Anthony! -Robert

  • @cburnet
    @cburnet Před 2 lety +1

    This worked like a charm on my 01 E-150. Thank you for making a straightforward, informative video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! You're welcome! Thank you for your comment!

  • @Songfulone
    @Songfulone Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks I followed this video on my E350 when it defaulted to defrost. It was simple and works great. You saved me I had no idea what to do.

  • @renegonzalez5351
    @renegonzalez5351 Před 4 lety +6

    Thank you this really helped me out , I will fix my a/c now . Can’t thank you enough 🙏🏻

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety +1

      Rene Gonzalez You’re welcome, Rene!

  • @lunasmovingcompanymovingst6152

    Our 2 Econoline vans had this problem. Fixed!
    It's rare finding videos that actually fix your problem

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      That's great! Thanks for sharing! -Robert

  • @zaigoat9514
    @zaigoat9514 Před 3 lety +1

    I chose this video to instruct me on how to fix my truck,.. and it worked like a charm.. I want to THANK YOU for posting it. All in all it cost me UNDER $30.00 using OEM FORD parts… I also have an “in” at my parts dealer so I saved some coin..and thanks to your video, I was able to do the entire job in less than 45 minutes from start to finish.. GREAT JOB DUDE!!
    SUBSCRIBED!!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Awesome!! You’re welcome! Glad everything worked out!

  • @Joshuarayfarmer
    @Joshuarayfarmer Před 2 lety +1

    Worked perfectly, once the doghouse is removed/pulled slightly back, the red vacuum Line is easy to reach and pull into the cab.
    Very simple, 20-30min .

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Glad it worked Joshua! -Robert

  • @animalsfyi
    @animalsfyi Před 3 lety +1

    YES! This system works! Thank you! This is the best explanation that I've found and my 2003 E350 is once again like new. What a difference having vents that blast ice-cold air! The check valve and reservoir are necessary if you want AC blowing on the long uphill stretches.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Thank you for the comment! Glad it worked out.

  • @richhovey1906
    @richhovey1906 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video! I watched several videos this covered everything clearly without all the theatrics. Straight to the point in 8 minutes. Works perfectly. Thank you!!!

  • @jamesdahlman9704
    @jamesdahlman9704 Před 3 lety +1

    Just fixed my work bus, I'm going to be so happy this summer getting proper A/C at the front! Thank you for a great tutorial

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      You’re welcome James! Thanks for letting me know! -Robert

  • @MaterMultis
    @MaterMultis Před 11 měsíci +1

    Saved me travelling through Mojave desert in summer!!! Thank you.

  • @davidcage4285
    @davidcage4285 Před 2 lety +1

    Can’t thank you enough for the video. Just did it on my E450 Super Duty RV. I put it all together first to check and it worked like a champ. I know have my AC back as well. Thanks again

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! You're welcome! Thank you for the comment!!

  • @northoutdoorsadventures
    @northoutdoorsadventures Před 2 lety +1

    I will echo everyone else here and say that this video is concise, simple, and super-effective! I performed this exactly after ordering the parts online on my 2001 e350 Club Wagon Econoline. A/C comes out correctly now. Many thanks!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Thank you sir! You're very welcome! Glad it worked!

  • @SCRIDify
    @SCRIDify Před 11 měsíci +1

    I was able to get the 3 nipple valve out from behind the blower box. Hooked it right up to the red vacuum line under the hood. Ran a new hose to the actuator, and instead of ordering a new vacuum resivior I made one from 3" pvc pipe, two 3" caps, and a brass 1/8" pipe to barb fitting. Just layed the pvc chamber on the fuse box under the hood.

  • @Allemay
    @Allemay Před rokem +1

    By far the best video on this topic. Thank you

  • @stuckondrumsssss1968
    @stuckondrumsssss1968 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I purchased the parts you linked and followed your video. My vents work once again. Thank you!

  • @coderexe30
    @coderexe30 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. Your's is the clearest and best explanation of this procedure I've seen so far. For some reason, people like to simply show their work, and neglect to explain what they did and why they did it. Thanks again.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Trent Snowbarger I appreciate your comment. Thank you Trent. -Robert

  • @gregbiegel6468
    @gregbiegel6468 Před rokem +1

    Worked like a charm!
    Thank you so much for your time and great video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You're welcome, Greg! So glad it worked! Thank you for your comment! -Robert

  • @kyleharrington5591
    @kyleharrington5591 Před 2 lety +1

    Confirmed. Works on 2013 e350. Thank you so much for the video!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! You're welcome, Kyle! -Robert

  • @hueyrescue1
    @hueyrescue1 Před 2 lety +1

    Extremely helpful. Thanks for putting this together. Very simple process. Took less than 1 hr.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! You're welcome! You did that fast!

  • @ronnyruesch4730
    @ronnyruesch4730 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was hesitant to take on this task, but you really made it simple to follow.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Awesome Ronny! Thanks for letting me know! -Robert

  • @mikepettit6686
    @mikepettit6686 Před 2 lety +2

    This is a great easy fix, I have a 2017 E 450 with RV. Although I had a glove box which was easy to remove I ran the vacuum hose through the bolt hole like in the video and was able to mount the Amazon ordered vacuum box to the right of the glovebox using a spare hole and a 1/4x3/4 bolt washer and nut. Had to order the check valve from O Riley but had it the next day, Works Great now. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome Mike! Those with RV's will want to know this! Thanks for the info. So glad it worked for you! -Robert

  • @davidblumberg6704
    @davidblumberg6704 Před 3 lety +1

    This video save me a ton of money!! I bought a new canister and valve check from Ford for 40.00 total. I had it installed in less then 25 minutes stsrt to finish. It works like a charm. Thank you .

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Glad to hear it David! You're welcome sir. -Robert

  • @mrmichaelmus
    @mrmichaelmus Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great instructional video! Solved the problem for my 1999 e350 based camper. I bought all the parts via your amazon links and they worked perfectly! Thank you.

  • @rairay2705
    @rairay2705 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi, thank you so much for the video how to fix the air conditioner coming through the vent . You save me a lot of money . I look at a lot of videos but when I saw yours I said thank you God I think I can do this. And went out and got the same parts you said to use. And it work now I got cool air coming inside the van. Thank you for your time and effort you put into this video. Thank God for your video. 👍😀🙏

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      rai ray That’s great! You’re welcome! So glad it worked for you. God bless you!

  • @VIKING938
    @VIKING938 Před 2 lety +1

    This fixed my Rv this morning. Took about 20min. Thank you very much I appreciate it.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      You’re welcome!! So glad it worked out! Thank you for the comment!

  • @urltheplural
    @urltheplural Před 4 lety +1

    Clear instructions, great video, and no rambling. This is the best video for this issue, full stop. Thank you so much.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Much appreciated!

    • @QGJohn
      @QGJohn Před 2 lety

      @@ford-fix And a lot better than one guy's who just plays music during the video. Thanks for the explanations along the way.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      @@QGJohn Thank you, sir!

  • @dond8621
    @dond8621 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. My parts arrived today and 15 minutes later I was testing it out. You explained it great even I was surprise how easy you made the task. Thanks

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Donald D Awesome! Glad it worked! You’re welcome, Donald! Thank you!

  • @barryweinrich7289
    @barryweinrich7289 Před 2 lety +1

    That my friend was awesome . Just hooked it up . Worked like a charm . Thank you so much !!!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! You're welcome Barry!

  • @POW2000
    @POW2000 Před rokem +1

    I am about to fix my Econoline that have the same exact issue... ordered all the parts and I found this video to be the best one to view...so clear, so informative and excellent step by step explanation.
    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      Thank you so much!! -Robert

  • @theamishpotato
    @theamishpotato Před rokem +1

    thank you so much for this video!

  • @bobbylancaster4683
    @bobbylancaster4683 Před 3 lety +2

    I watched several videos of this particular fix, and only a couple of them really condensed it down. I ordered the parts, went and got some hose from home depot, though mine was 1/4 OD by .070 ID. It worked perfectly. Once I started on mine, it took an hour or less to fix the problem, and since my 2013 E250 has a glove box, I had to find a place to mount the vacuum box. Well, since I had all kinds of space above the right side kick panel on the passenger side, that's where I mounted it with some heavy duty self stick velcro. I didn't need any additional vacuum connectors either, since I removed the one from the left side line under the hood though I bought some just in case. My AC is working properly and it gets cold since it's not going between the vents and some where else. Also of note, I was able to remove one bolt off of the bracket on the engine housing and got the vacuum line with its shield through the opening. It's nice having my AC coming back through the vents continuously where I need it to be. Thanks for the video and your own experience in dealing with something Ford should have fixed long ago so this doesn't happen to its buyers later.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Glad it worked! You're welcome!

  • @wyatt1153
    @wyatt1153 Před rokem +1

    This is exactly what's going on with my 97 E150. I just ordered the parts. Thank you for this video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You’re welcome! Thank you for the comment!! -Robert

  • @allencrystalc
    @allencrystalc Před 4 lety +1

    Best video for this issue! So quick and easy, thank you so much!

  • @sepen1
    @sepen1 Před 2 lety +1

    I started having issues with my heat/air only coming in the defrost, and then would eventually come through the proper vents for the last year. Just in the last month it came through the defrost only. I researched and came across this. I ordered the parts and installed them this morning. It took only about 20 minutes. And believe it or not it worked! Just wanted to thank you for the parts list and the video. Thanks! Edit: 2014 Ford E250

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      That's so great! You're welcome! Glad to hear it worked! Thank you for letting me know! -Robert

  • @svetlanaflynn6951
    @svetlanaflynn6951 Před 3 lety +1

    I watched 3 videos on this topic and appreciated all 3 - but this is THE video to watch. My problem is solved!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Thank you so much!

  • @mikehiggins8673
    @mikehiggins8673 Před rokem +1

    I used this and other videos to fix my AC problem. My vacuum reservoir didn’t bolt on so nicely since my van is configured a bit differently so I used automotive double sided tape and stuck it to the firewall. So far so good. Thanks for posting this

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You’re welcome! Glad it worked out!

  • @dan599
    @dan599 Před 2 lety +1

    Very clear instructions. You even put links to the correct parts. It took me about an hour and your fix works perfectly. I cannot thank you enough . 🙏🙏🙏

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! God bless you! -Robert

    • @dannydombal1578
      @dannydombal1578 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@ford-fix God is the only one that can Bless us God bless you for saying God Bless

  • @HVACGUY
    @HVACGUY Před 2 lety +1

    Man I work AC’s for a living, but not vehicles. I have a 2013 E250 that did the exact same thing. You just saved me a chunk of money.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! So glad to hear it.

  • @originalfarfy
    @originalfarfy Před 4 lety +1

    Worked for my 2006 E350 - all of the colors matched up. Thank you!

  • @jeffgove9620
    @jeffgove9620 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video and step by step instructions. I used this on my e450 motorhome and worked perfectly.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Thanks for leaving a comment Jeff! Glad it worked for you! -Robert

  • @jonleeman3204
    @jonleeman3204 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video....got all the parts and installed them today. Works great! Thank you!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      That's great! You're welcome Jon! -Robert

  • @chrisdeanndavison3626
    @chrisdeanndavison3626 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Video! I followed your instructions with some minor modifications and it worked perfectly! I think it took about 30 minutes. Your estimation of the cost of parts is about right too. Good job!

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Chris & DeAnn Davison Oh good! You’re welcome! So glad it worked for you! Thanks for the comment!

  • @mitchcohn1800
    @mitchcohn1800 Před 4 lety +1

    I must’ve watched 10 videos before finding this one yours was the best was going nuts trying to fix this now I know what to do thank you I have a 2007 350 XL . AC is blowing out of the frost only now I can fix it thank you

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Mitch Cohn You’re welcome, Mitch!

  • @randywilliams5799
    @randywilliams5799 Před rokem +1

    This fixed the problem quickly and easily. Thank you for making such a clear, detailed video to fix this super annoying issue. I have a 2006 E-250 and my vacuum hose near the Oil cap was black on both sides of the connector, but it was still the correct one. So happy to have my A/C working correctly again.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You're welcome, Randy! So glad your ac is working again! Thank you for the comment! -Robert

    • @randywilliams5799
      @randywilliams5799 Před rokem +1

      Randy Williams
      1 second ago
      I also subscribed to your channel. And, I have the factory Wiring Diagram book for the 2006 E-series. You may have it already, but if you ever need to trace out a circuit let me know and I’ll try to help out. I got it to help me install a brake controller and 7 Pin trailer receptacle. It was very helpful in finding the right wires to splice in to.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      @@randywilliams5799 Wonderful! Thank you so much. I'll keep that in mind!

  • @JGhilarducci
    @JGhilarducci Před 4 lety +1

    Worked like a charm on my 2013 E150....Thanks

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! You're welcome, Jeff!

  • @kendavis8138
    @kendavis8138 Před 2 lety +1

    Good directions, got my parts today will do this method tomorrow. Thanks for your video.

  • @MlKEJ
    @MlKEJ Před rokem +1

    Just wanted to leave a comment to say thanks. Very helpful. My 2001 Coachmen Catalina now has air flowing through the dash vents. Outstanding,

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      You’re welcome, Mike! Glad it worked out! -Robert

  • @veritasvincit4178
    @veritasvincit4178 Před 3 lety +1

    this is the one! best video on this subject .I own 4 E350 and i have done this to 2 so far. super easy, Great video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Excellent! You’re welcome!

  • @johnattandelacruz8340
    @johnattandelacruz8340 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this very easy and I got mine working much appreciated

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      You’re welcome! Glad it worked! Thank you for the feedback.

  • @danielavramov4300
    @danielavramov4300 Před 2 lety +1

    IT WORKS!!!!! It worked on his 2000 and I tried the same on my 2013. Works great.

  • @barrymcclaughry9229
    @barrymcclaughry9229 Před 4 lety +1

    Worked like a charm, thank you sir!

  • @davidjoshua1075
    @davidjoshua1075 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Video...I used the same connector that was available when I cut it up front and simply stuck them together again after leading through the Dog House and it works great. No need for check valve... box or tubing. No parts needed at all. Thanks A lot.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Woke AF You’re welcome! Glad it worked for you!

  • @SBELTRAN404
    @SBELTRAN404 Před 10 měsíci +1

    “We” appreciate the time you took to give a ver thorough explaination.
    Enjoyed and learned a lot from the video.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 10 měsíci

      You’re so welcome! Thank you for your comment!

  • @mitchcohn1800
    @mitchcohn1800 Před 4 lety +1

    I payed $16 for the part . Thanks for this video 👍👍👍👍👍👍 got everything you said in the video.. I FIXED IT !!! Thank You 🙏

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! You’re welcome! Great price too! Was that on Amazon?

  • @sbrinegar
    @sbrinegar Před rokem +1

    Great video - it worked just as you said! Thank you

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před rokem

      Now that's what I'm talking about! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @LasVegasHugo
    @LasVegasHugo Před 4 lety +1

    Great explanation... I was able to fix my van Ford E250 2004 after a year with that problem ✌️🙌🏻 thank you

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Very good! You're welcome, Hugo!

  • @morales2374
    @morales2374 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ford definitely doesn't like this video.😂thank you. I had the same problem, that when accelerating the air cut off. I followed the video and READY PROBLEM SOLVED😎

  • @carlosmejia5728
    @carlosmejia5728 Před 4 lety +1

    Clever solution for an otherwise expensive repair....an excellent very precise video as well...

  • @tonym5878
    @tonym5878 Před 4 lety +1

    I have the same problem with my 98 Dodge B3500 van. Thanks for posting.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 4 lety

      Seems to be a common problem. You’re welcome, Tony!

  • @ronnierowe6764
    @ronnierowe6764 Před 3 lety +1

    This is exactly how I did it but I used 1/8" vacuum line off amazon rather than the fuel line. Great video

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      Sounds good! Thank you Ronnie!

  • @roadie6153
    @roadie6153 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant sir, thank you!

  • @artboytidwell
    @artboytidwell Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent video, well done. Thank you, saved me a ton of grief... and money.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      You’re welcome! Glad it worked out!

  • @jacobmurray4943
    @jacobmurray4943 Před 3 lety +1

    Tysm bro. Works like a champ now. I started with the belnd door actuator hoping that was the problem. The only difference was that in my situation it was permenantly stuck on defrost not just accelerating at highway speeds.

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 3 lety

      I’ve heard others as well with similar situation. Glad it worked for you! Thanks for letting me know!!

  • @davidlaster3752
    @davidlaster3752 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. You just save me a lot of money and time. Working like a top

    • @ford-fix
      @ford-fix  Před 2 lety

      Very good! Glad it helped you David! -Robert

  • @jamienance74
    @jamienance74 Před rokem +1

    Great video, worked perfectly, thanks for the help