2003-2006 Ford Expedition Front Temperature Blend Door Actuator Clicking Repair

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Komentáře • 722

  • @KeystoneTexan
    @KeystoneTexan Před 8 lety +22

    Hands down...the best mechanical and instructional videos on the internet. Period!

  • @MarcSchmatjen
    @MarcSchmatjen Před 5 lety +15

    This is one of the best car repair videos I have seen. There is no way I would have looked at any of that and thought it was possible, or even something I would want to attempt (and I have been working on my own cars my whole life). It went great. Thanks a million!

  • @marvinl.herren811
    @marvinl.herren811 Před rokem +8

    Ive never heard of a flex head. Ive always called it a swivel. No offense intended. I watched another guy do a similar video. He repeatedly put down Ford products. I like Fords. You, on the other hand, produced an educational video on R&R of the actuator. It was a pleasure watching your video. Plain and simple, easy to understand. No opinions, just good, straight forward, instructions. Keep up the good work. It was a big help dude.

    • @FordTechMakuloco
      @FordTechMakuloco  Před rokem +2

      Swivel is a socket, this is a wrench.

    • @demongodking6681
      @demongodking6681 Před rokem

      @@FordTechMakuloco um hi question i know this is like a very old video but I do have a question about when you removed the panel my question is can you do the same thing by removing the panel for a 2005 Ford expedition in order to replace the multi function turn signal switch or no

  • @hemiram007
    @hemiram007 Před 9 lety +25

    I must say you make the best automotive "how to" videos, hands down! Thank you!

  • @ericsvenpladsen9499
    @ericsvenpladsen9499 Před rokem +3

    Very helpful video, thanks! My repair was complicated by the fact that I have a manual climate control and I didn't know whether I could disconnect the vacuum lines... I just let the dash panel lay in the passenger seat during the job. The third screw was a real bastard and did NOT go back in when the new actuator was installed. A longer wrench would have helped to remove it, but I eventually got it. Definitely pack your patience for this repair; it took me the better part of a weekend. Big props to James Marshall for his tip to rotate the actuator shaft using the heat control. I used the technique to clock the new actuator so it matched the old actuator and it dropped in right away. I fought it for quite a while before reading his tip. Thanks again FordTechMakuloco! I wouldn't have attempted this job before watching this video.

  • @jamesmarshall8894
    @jamesmarshall8894 Před 8 lety +40

    This is great! Thank you - saved me $700.
    *Tip for future folks: If you're having trouble getting the cross-shaft to fall into the slot (I wrestled with mine for quite a while), plug the new actuator motor into the electric and slowing change the heat control. You will feel the cross-shaft pivot into the right position and catch. Then just drop it in.

    • @JamFanHot
      @JamFanHot Před 8 lety +2

      THANK YOU for pointing that out! Saved me a lot of aggravation.

    • @nw4980
      @nw4980 Před 7 lety +2

      James Marshall that was the ticket for us after 4 hours of finagling. thanks for putting that helpful tip in for the rest of us😀

    • @cherylshort-siptak4376
      @cherylshort-siptak4376 Před 6 lety +1

      James pppp

    • @offhandacoustic
      @offhandacoustic Před 5 lety +1

      This helped so much,I hope everyone who watches sees your tip.

    • @leolopez1735
      @leolopez1735 Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you.. 🙌🏼

  • @austrotten8952
    @austrotten8952 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for making this video! Saved me a bunch of money. Great camera angles and video editing! Very clear guidance. Was able to get it done in under an hour thanks to your vid!

  • @RADProducctsOnline
    @RADProducctsOnline Před 8 lety +42

    Okay, I've watched several videos on the subject of replacing the blend-air damper motor assembly on Expeditions (mine is a 2005) and at first, I felt confident about doing the project. I'm mechanically inclined and have worked on cars for years. So I thought this would be a piece of cake. I bought the motor assembly on Amazon about a year ago and after it arrived, I started in on the project. After removing the dash escutcheon, I reached in with my hands and after feeling around and looking through the glove box opening, I decided to button it up and rethink the whole idea. Recently, the clicking problem got a lot worse, so searched CZcams again and found your video. Great video and great help. However, your estimate of 30 minutes to an hour is way low for someone who has never performed this repair. I actually taught myself a bunch of new swear words during the 3 plus hours it actually took. That said, your video was truly the inspiration I needed to complete the repair and i'm happy to say, it's now working perfectly. And I keep reminding myself I saved somewhere around $500 in the process.

    • @ellikerdonald5660
      @ellikerdonald5660 Před 3 lety +3

      how did you get the rearmost bolt out? I'm doing this on my 2005 Expedition and I have NO clearance to wrench on that one. The rearmost on other side took a lot of swearing and I could get ONE click on the gear wrench (I now have a fabulous collection of them) and it is a really ridiculously difficult position to work in. It has taken me a few hours to get 3 of them out, This last one takes the prize .. right now I'm thinking SawZall for dash adjustment. If the radio enclosure just had a few access holes.

    • @Jeff.White.Training
      @Jeff.White.Training Před 3 lety +2

      A lot of creative editing to make this look easy. I am a mechanical guy and this gave me fits.

    • @jimhudson937
      @jimhudson937 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Jeff.White.Training I agree, not an easy job at all. I’m still working on it as I type

    • @Jeff.White.Training
      @Jeff.White.Training Před 2 lety

      @@jimhudson937 I cut the plastic gear driven post that moves the door down. Shaved it away until it would just fit and it’s been fine. Took about an inch off.

    • @brandondicus5292
      @brandondicus5292 Před rokem

      Mine is a 05 and I'm in the same boat

  • @roxydogg1234
    @roxydogg1234 Před 6 lety

    Heat!! Thank you so much for the education. After viewing the trouble shooting video you also have, I ordered the correct part from Amazon. With the help of my wife's small hands this was fixed in 1 hour. Really straight forward and easy to do. Again, thank you for posting.

  • @wulffenstein6
    @wulffenstein6 Před 6 lety +1

    Just wanted to say THANK YOU! Was able to take care of this problem. Took me a little longer then you. But your directions & video was clear. The racketing wrench was essential.
    Also it cracks me up that the actuator itself is under-engineered by putting plastic gears whose teeth break off. But the mounting is over-engineered by putting in four screws (in mine) and a support post.

  • @codyrains103
    @codyrains103 Před 4 lety +3

    Your video is spot on. Thank you. I was having an issue where the front ac in my 2004 expedition would start blowing hot if I turned the fan any higher than 1. I pulled out the actuator and cracked it upen. Sure enough, gear teeth were chewed up. I used a normal 8mm wrench to get it out and it was a huge pain. When I went to autozone for the actuator I picked up some gear wrenches which made reinstallation a bit easier. Russell here in the comments mentioned trimming the actuator rod a bit to help get it in easier and it worked for me so thank you too Russell!

  • @taekwondad42
    @taekwondad42 Před rokem +1

    06 Expedition XLT 2WD Thanks to your excellent instructional video, I just did my main blend-door actuator! Admittedly, I wanted to quit several times. Reading comments helped my case. I carefully cut ¼" off of the T, had difficulty still, opened the unit and removed the gear against the shaft gear. Got everything in, snapped the cover back onto the actuator, and tested. Except for my fan switch likely needing to be replaced, everything works now, for the 1st time since I bought my Expy...4yrs ago.

  • @rickchambers73
    @rickchambers73 Před 8 lety +1

    I love all your videos. Have seen many. As a 18 year Gm dealership tech, i know how to spot another great tech/ mechanic. I can trust in your diagnosis and repair. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for taking the time to show us your knowledge and how to diagnose and repair our problems the correct way. Not the backyard way. Please keep the videos coming. I am retired and work for myself so i do a lot of research and always look for your videos when working on a ford i need information on. Thank you thank you.

  • @robertlandry8919
    @robertlandry8919 Před 5 lety

    Man you are the best!!!!!! It was hot the other day and I put on the air... yesterday it was freezing again and I put on heat, but no dice. I have to drive hours today so I watched this and bought the part. Bingo it WORKS!! You are a life saver!!!!

  • @kdouglass6201
    @kdouglass6201 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for the great easy to follow video!!! I am so happy I could do this to my truck, however, the regular ac just still blows hot, while the max ac is cold. Thank you for the work you do to help us out!!

  • @xjsmstr
    @xjsmstr Před 6 lety +1

    This video was a huge help! Got the job done in a couple hours. You're right, the 8mm gear wrench is am absolute must. Made it way easier. Thanks again!

  • @ellikerdonald5660
    @ellikerdonald5660 Před 3 lety +1

    that was the cleanest, clearest, most complete how-to I have seen. Thank
    You!

  • @mrsharaf5360
    @mrsharaf5360 Před 6 lety +1

    Very detailed instructions rarely found on CZcams. Thank you Brian.

  • @marceloflores2876
    @marceloflores2876 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you very much for your video. It helped me understand the location and what the actuator looked like. There was less than a human hair of clearance in order to slide the door blend actuator out and the replacement was even tighter. Your video and how detail you narrate it is suuuuper helpful. I appreciate you Mr. FordTechMakucrazy.

  • @boryyork9430
    @boryyork9430 Před 11 dny +1

    Thanks for all your patience to make and show ur videos, help me a lot to do replacements on my 2003 ford expedition I learned a lot and the most important thing is helps us to save money

  • @GunnisonUndercover
    @GunnisonUndercover Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video. I started getting that clicking noise and lost heat. Wasnt sure what the problem other then there was an issue with the door. You saved me the learning curve time. Ive watch some of your other videos that speeded up the repair process on my Expedition.

  • @stephanieskarren3434
    @stephanieskarren3434 Před 2 lety +3

    You are a life saver! My front one was way more difficult than yours, I did not have as much clearance above so my hands are all tore up but we got r done! Thank you so much for your video the mechanic wanted so much to fix it so you saved us $$!

  • @BadBellyBlues
    @BadBellyBlues Před 7 lety

    Excellent video and great help! I had an actuator that had snapped off at the stem leaving the broken shaft piece inside the blower box. After several attempts i was able to use a long lag screw and thread a few turns into the hole of the broken stem. I pulled up on it and it finally came out. I took the new actuator apart to be able to slide it in easier. I was then able to slide the new shaft in easily and assemble the actuator in place. This is cumbersome but well worth the savings! Thanks a lot MakuLoco!

  • @steveraser
    @steveraser Před rokem +1

    Thank you for posting this video. I don’t do a lot of work on cars but your video gave me the confidence to take this on. Like others I had a little less room to work with but finally managed to get it done. Good tip on not really needing to place that back 3rd screw as that was not going to happen.

  • @chrismoran7955
    @chrismoran7955 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this - the clicking noise had been driving my wife nuts for about a year. Your video was a tremendous help and saved me $$$Mine is a 2004 Ford Expedition XLT and the wiring harness was in the way and not held by a clip but a couple of white plastic push things - i cut them off with wire cutters and after reattached with zip ties. Also my actuator was cream plastic, not black, maybe as mine has the manual a/c controls ? It is a very tight fit to get it in and out and has to be at the correct angle but it is doable - getting the new actuator in took me about 20 minutes and the whole job about 3 hours. I could not get that back 3rd screw in but it does not seem to make a difference. I got the actuator from autozone (Dorman version) as i did not want to wait for Amazon.Thanks again

  • @offhandacoustic
    @offhandacoustic Před 5 lety

    Thank you for making this a little less pain in the butt. There were a few times I thought I wasn't going to be able to do it. After a little over an hour I got it done and yelled F@#$ YEAH after I finished and actually felt heat again. James Marshalls comment helped tremendously. Thanks again.

  • @jimmyjam2882
    @jimmyjam2882 Před 3 lety +1

    I am not a mechanic even a little bit but this video was so easy and explained it so well. A few notes. I know why mechanics are paid so well. If you have fat sausage fingers like me, take it slow and don’t become frustrated. The spaces are so tight. Working like a charm and took me just a bit over 1 1/2 hrs. Thanks for the video.

  • @05AcuraRSXtypeS
    @05AcuraRSXtypeS Před 6 lety

    Just about to buy a 2004 EB Expedition and wanted to drop you a quick thank you. It's got clicking front and rear and now I am not nearly as nervous (plus might help explain the not so optimal AC temps). Last year I did a heater core on my 01 GT and was dreading doing this actuator but thanks to you, not anymore. Great Ford Videos, subed.

  • @eldoradony
    @eldoradony Před 9 lety +1

    I love your how to videos like this one. I find this infinitely better than Mitchell or Alldata. Thanks and keep them coming!

  • @frankierodriguez5620
    @frankierodriguez5620 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for your knowledge and videos. I just completed this job on an 05 Expedition XLT. NOT fun and it is different that the set up you worked on. After trying for an hour to get the new actuator in, we realized no matter how we turned it, it would not fall into place. We took the new part apart, slipped in just the bottom half, inserted the shaft, then the gear beside it, put the top part on and snapped it in. We were all set 30 min later. Not sure why my truck looked different under there. Thanks!

  • @richardrushlow8647
    @richardrushlow8647 Před 7 lety

    Awesome video. Very clear and excellent info. Gave me peace of mind how easy it was done. Thank you for taking the time and educating the rest of us.

  • @g.oatmeal8813
    @g.oatmeal8813 Před 2 lety

    i just followed these instructions to replace my blend door actuator--outside in winter. it was a really tight squeeze and i scraped my hands pretty good, but got the job done. thanks!

  • @svtgod
    @svtgod Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you for all your repair videos! They are some of the most helpful on CZcams! Seriously your a life saver. I've watched so many!

  • @asianyangster916
    @asianyangster916 Před 8 lety +2

    That's awesome man. Keep up the great work. Thanks for the clear views and voice sound.

  • @MrRodric1914
    @MrRodric1914 Před rokem

    Man!!!!! You just saved me quite a bit of money. Thank you, especially your QUALITY. It's IMPECCABLE.

  • @maxeyac
    @maxeyac Před 7 lety

    Great video. Great camera work. Thanks for taking the time to show how to do the job the right way.

  • @JamFanHot
    @JamFanHot Před 8 lety +5

    Great video that I followed in order to replace my actuator. I have a 2003 Expedition, and your video seems to show a bit more openness in the working area. I experienced a much tighter fit, especially getting the left screw out. Anyway, I couldn't have completed the job without your video. Thanks for posting!

    • @chuckiec20
      @chuckiec20 Před 6 lety +2

      My dash was much tighter. Very near breaking the actuator stalk because there was only about an inch between the ducting and the metal frame

    • @itspat54
      @itspat54 Před 5 lety

      @@chuckiec20 Mine is the same 03 Expy. Can't get the third screw out. Were you able to get the new one in once you got the old one out?

    • @JoeVillarino
      @JoeVillarino Před 5 lety

      @@itspat54 Same thing can't get the third screw out. I gave up, unless there is another option, no clearance unless the whole top dash comes out and get access to it.

    • @joee7626
      @joee7626 Před 5 lety +1

      @@JoeVillarino I have an '04 and it has 4 screws with about an inch of clearance. Very different clearances than what he had but the method was the same. I had to have my daughter unscrew the last one, my hands were too large to get in under the metal frame and it took about 10 minutes of jockeying around but it did come out.

  • @normalishistory8951
    @normalishistory8951 Před 6 lety +1

    That was awesome! Thank you! I don't think I can actually do it myself but it is good to know what is involved so when they quote me some ridiculous price I know what is really going on.

  • @russellpettitt8931
    @russellpettitt8931 Před 4 lety +22

    this video was so helpful! we ended up trimming a 1/4” off the new actuator tip to make it easier

    • @eugene1885
      @eugene1885 Před 4 lety

      I did that and heard some loud clicking and still have same issue....

    • @jimholmes2555
      @jimholmes2555 Před 4 lety +3

      I did a 2004 Expedition today. I broke the old one taking it out and I used a Milwaukee Sawzall to cut the back corner of the component frame/bracket/support (What ever you want to call that thing). and the new actuator slid right in.

    • @travasskavichmillersnoff6330
      @travasskavichmillersnoff6330 Před 4 lety +2

      @@jimholmes2555 fighting mine now. Sounds like I have the same setup on my 05. I was thinking of cutting off the plastic flanges the top front of the heater box off. But you're saying rear corner. Can you clarify what you meant some

    • @travasskavichmillersnoff6330
      @travasskavichmillersnoff6330 Před 4 lety +1

      @@jimholmes2555 figured it out. It's the back screw receiver that the video suggests you may want to leave out and the mount next to it. There was a flexible handle that I had to remove as well to get to that damn screw in the first place. I used a long sturdy knife and a hammer. Both pieces snapped right out. Just got the actuator in. Wish me luck

    • @fantasticfives96
      @fantasticfives96 Před 3 lety +1

      Was it the white cross piece of the actuator,that you cut?Im having a hard time getting it in?
      Thanks

  • @otherstuffbybob
    @otherstuffbybob Před 9 lety +17

    It's amazing how easy you make it look

    • @davva360
      @davva360 Před 8 lety

      +otherstuffbybob yep i can imagine quite a few curse words coming from me if i was doing it!

    • @junelima363
      @junelima363 Před 3 lety +2

      It's not

  • @amandasizemore7618
    @amandasizemore7618 Před 6 lety

    Your video is excellent... I'm so proud we found it before we spent a lot more money than needed...We thank you so very much!!! This guy is incredible..

  • @rickrosado4575
    @rickrosado4575 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for helping so many ppl as for myself to save money when it's hard to find great mechanics like you

  • @MrRayDupree
    @MrRayDupree Před 8 lety

    Great video,I put a actuator in just fine by following your demonstration. The only thing I did different was take the radio out to have more hand positions to help insert the new part! Thanks!!!!!!

  • @lineshooter5w
    @lineshooter5w Před 3 lety +2

    Very calm and confidently teaching those to do it themselves. 👍

  • @hawaiianf1504
    @hawaiianf1504 Před 9 lety +2

    Brian to start this project there was no key in the lock cylinder to put the shifter in L1. But at the end you needed the key to shift the shifter into L1. Sort of confused if we need to use the key or not.Excellent videos! Thanks for all you doing for us. You rock man!

    • @FordTechMakuloco
      @FordTechMakuloco  Před 9 lety +1

      +Hawaiian F150 There was no key in because there was no power I was doing a intake manifold and battery was disconnect. Just do what you normally do to be able to move the shift lever which is acc position forward

    • @xjsmstr
      @xjsmstr Před 6 lety

      Ditto what he said. I just left the key in the ignition while doing this. Door ring was kind of annoying, but only a problem when removing/putting in the black dash piece. Driver's door can be kept closed for most of the work.

  • @marshmallow8870
    @marshmallow8870 Před 19 dny

    Things i learned, i prefer this job on chevy. As the actuator is on the bottom, easy to access. Takes 5 minutes.
    If you dont need the visual, you can save time by not removing the dash panel.
    I should have been concerned with the creaking because my panel broke when i tried to take it off, before it cleared the dash, and in a second spot when i decided to push it back into place instead of remove it.
    20 minutes not terrible. Got the hard to reach screw first, because that was going to be the deciding factor of having someone else do it.
    Thank you for the video, helped a lot more than others. One video even told me to remove the entire dash like i was doing a heater core.

  • @38jmdff
    @38jmdff Před 8 lety +2

    thanks for the video. I would add that my 2003 Expi used the cross stem. there is another stem that is the shape of a D but that one is for dual temperature control models. Also, if you don't have a ratchet 8mm go and get one, as this is impossible without. Lastly, you should be able to rotate the stem of the new actuator to match the position of the one you have taken out by opening the actuator and then moving the gear. This made an easier instal for me.

  • @porterb1374
    @porterb1374 Před 4 lety

    I'm embarrassed to say how long the front actuator on my 2004 expedition has been acting up. I recently replaced the two in the back near the right rear wheel well. That wasn't too bad..... I just ordered the part from the link you provided, this one is a little more invasive but I think I can do it after watching your great tutorial. Thanks big time.

  • @hyperkoala1758
    @hyperkoala1758 Před 6 lety +4

    Is it as easy as he makes it look? No. Does he give you every detail you need to do it yourself? Absolutely. Thanks for saving me money!

  • @GoldenPunk81
    @GoldenPunk81 Před rokem +1

    I appreciate this video! I was getting ready to tackle the thermostat and then possibly the heater core when I decided to google the issue. Your video popped up. The HVAC door sticking fit the possible criteria of the issue I was experiencing. I decided to start here and then move to the others. The job took me about an hour AND solved the problem. Super thankful I came across this before I replaced a bunch of unnecessary parts and drove myself crazy lol keep up the good work 👍🏻

    • @SirSmokesAlott
      @SirSmokesAlott Před rokem

      just curious as i'm having an issue with mine, what were you experiencing?
      mine blows warm air, but not much air. if i switch it to cold, it blows a ton of air.
      sometimes it blows a lot of nice hot air, but it's gotten worse.

  • @devinfunk6110
    @devinfunk6110 Před 3 lety

    Well with the help of this video I saved $1000. It took about two hours, with plenty of breaks, but i got it. I only put two of the screws back in because I couldn't get to the right rear screw but oh well. Thanks man, you're the best!!!!!

  • @docwoods5006
    @docwoods5006 Před 7 lety +1

    Really great video. Thanks for taking the time to record this and publish it.

  • @popshill80
    @popshill80 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for a concise video. My 2005 Expedition has this issue from the click click clicking to the need for replacing of the the blend actuator. Your a Godsend! I do have one more issue with my vehicle and I'm hoping to find one of your videos to take care of this problem.
    It's a po453 code fuel tank pressure sensor issue. Thanks again!

  • @jgreat4785
    @jgreat4785 Před 7 lety +1

    It was a little harder than the video made it look, but it was much easier than I thought it would be. The key to pulling this off was buying an 8mm flexhead ratchet. Don't try this without it. You saved me a ton of money! Thanks.

  • @Eric.schmidt
    @Eric.schmidt Před 8 lety

    I haven't done a blend door motor in years and I'm about to do my 2006 F150. Think you just saved me some time for sure.

  • @jeffreynelson2660
    @jeffreynelson2660 Před 8 lety

    When I am working with screws in tight areas, I use a small magnet on a flexible stalk to work it into the hole, and press it in with a flat screw driver, then use wrenches like yours to turn it in. I sometimes tie a thread to the screw so if I drop it I can find it very easily.

  • @cma8165
    @cma8165 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this excellent instructional video.
    Today this video enabled me to replace the front temperature blend door actuator of my 2004 Expedition and saved me $645.00 of labor charges by doing it myself.
    Like the saying goes, "knowledge is power", so more power to you Bryan for sharing with us, your subscribers, some very good videos to help us save money.

  • @MortuusTyrannus
    @MortuusTyrannus Před 2 lety +3

    Just finished this replacement on my 2005 Expedition. Took me 2.5 hours from start to finish.
    I was able to remove the screws using a flex head 8mm wrench. It was still hard.
    I only replaced two screws. It’s all you need.
    For me, the most challenging part was fitting the new blend door white male piece into the hole. You have to line up the cross into the hole. I tried and tried and tried and then all of a sudden it fell in no problem. No idea why.
    I also replaced the blend door in the rear of my vehicle (there are at least two). It was way easier. He has a video on that as well.
    Good luck all 👍

    • @thomt1675
      @thomt1675 Před 2 lety

      Hello Jay and everyone.
      I'm having a struggle getting the old actuator out.
      It seems that "frame" may be in the way.
      Any tips on hoe to get this old one out?
      Thank you all in advance ☺️

  • @billblevins7394
    @billblevins7394 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. Helped me fix the problem of heat always on. 2004 ford expedition.

  • @jasonmoorer4680
    @jasonmoorer4680 Před 9 měsíci

    Ok great video as always, took me about 3-4 hrs but looking at the comments really helped, I cut about 1/4 off shaft before reading comments & still couldn't get it but plugging blend door in & adjusting temp to move that shaft got it in also because I didn't remove entire trim bezel, just lifted it up because first connector I touched the tabs broke, worked on my 2004 Expedition

  • @jaredcrouse5677
    @jaredcrouse5677 Před 7 lety +2

    Seriously... you are awesome. I so appreciate this video!!!!! Very well done. Now to talk the husband into trying this out or do it myself!

  • @gbmillergb
    @gbmillergb Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great camera work and audio levels are among the best.

  • @garyh7949
    @garyh7949 Před 3 lety

    I thought I was going to have to replace the actuator in my '03 because I was only getting air through the floor ducts. Turned out to be a bad vacuum hose back behind the battery. What a relief that was. Easy fix. Well, not counting pulling the battery out, LOL. Anyway, I'm book marking this video for when the day comes to replace the actuator. BTW, I enjoy your videos. Clear and concise DIY info.

  • @amorales9613
    @amorales9613 Před 6 lety

    Finally done. This was not a pleasant experience. My hands are all bruised from fitting them into a tight space. I was not able to remove all the clips from the connectors. I tried but couldn’t get them all. So basically the panel was partially in place while I did the work. The third screw was the hardest. Putting the actuator in was a not hard but did take some work, about 5 minutes of maneuvering and another 10 minutes screwing them in. Putting everything back was about 45 minutes total. I want to thank FordTechMakuloco for the how to video. Couldn’t have done it without him. I said a little prayer and the actuator worked. My original problem was that I could hear a clicking when I moved the hot/cold dial. I could still get A/C at the Max setting but at no other setting. Now I think I need to recharge my A/C since it feels somewhat cool, but at least its not blowing hot air. Thanks Again. Saved me a ton of money.

  • @michaelc7283
    @michaelc7283 Před 3 lety

    Hi,
    I can't say enough "Thank You" for creating this youtube channel on these Ford Expedition. You saved me a lots of money. Plus it's fun working on the issues and knowing you're a click away on my phone (CZcams).

  • @mnord00
    @mnord00 Před rokem

    Thank you very much. Each step is explained in detail. The adjustable 8 mm did the trick for me. Thanks again.

  • @schmidticus1
    @schmidticus1 Před 3 lety +1

    THANKS! '06 done... no it's not easy because it is so tight! Had the wrench, bought the part... extraction wasn't too bad, putting the new one in sucked! Read many previous comments, found one from 5 years ago by James Marshall - couldn't get the shaft to line up... plug in new motor and your temp adjust temporarily to "move" the shaft... adjusted it to the same angle as the one I removed, cut off about an 1/8 inch and it went in no problem... even got the back (3rd screw) in most of the way! works great, took me about 2+ hours with all the reading and smashing fingers (removed radio too - better vision and hand position)... bet I could do it again in under an hour!

  • @jmiller561950
    @jmiller561950 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks again, just changed the one your talking about here, took little longer, 1 3/4 of an hour
    tight fight but did it and nor SHE has Heat. THANK YOU AGAIN

  • @peterwolf1481
    @peterwolf1481 Před rokem

    Thanks for the great video! Like someone else before me, I had so little clearance above the unit that I could not put the new actuator in no matter what. In the end I took the actuator apart, removed the top cover and the large cog wheel inside, inserted the bottom with the shaft into the blender unit, popped the large wheel back in and pressed the cover back on. Bingo! The actuator was hard to take out, but impossible to put back it in, and I don't think I could have done it at all without taking the radio out first. Cheers. (Btw, only just bought the 2005 Expy as a re-import from Japan, with only 80,000 miles on it. Looks like new.)

  • @jnobles97
    @jnobles97 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent, very informative video! Thanks for taking the time to do this.

  • @barrylong3129
    @barrylong3129 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for the great video! I'm a novice so it took me about 3 hours. I had an issue with the orange wire to the stereo impeding clearance when extracting the old actuator and installing the new one. I didn't have a flex-head but my 8 mm stubby ratcheting wrench worked just fine. Once I inserted the shaft, I was concerned the amount of torque required too align it with the alignment tab might damage the shaft but it didn't and no more clicking.

  • @jmiller561950
    @jmiller561950 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank You for the help, I've changed the rear 2 Actuator It was FUN

  • @bolo78910
    @bolo78910 Před 8 lety +1

    nice video, i have a 2010 fore e250 when standing still the ac blows through the vent, as soon as i start driving the ac stop blowing out the vent , blows out the defrost, blows to floor then vent again, i figure i have a vacuum leak but where, thanks for any info.

  • @stevangarcia2169
    @stevangarcia2169 Před měsícem

    yep. watched this video a couple of times and finally tried. I was able to actually remove the original actuator without doing the entire dash. BIG help. Thank you

  • @stephanieskarren3434
    @stephanieskarren3434 Před 2 lety +1

    You saved us $$$$, thank you so much! Love you video, how you articulate and encourage! Much appreciated 🙏

  • @TheMoreira72
    @TheMoreira72 Před 8 lety

    Great video! Do you have a video on how to replace the vacuum lines that go to the HVAC. I need to replace mine on a dual zone climate control. Thanks in advance!

  • @hectorrodriguez3244
    @hectorrodriguez3244 Před 5 lety

    You are awesome. Thanks to this video; I feel confident in accomplishing this repair.

  • @isaacsalazar11
    @isaacsalazar11 Před 7 lety

    Great video! Does this also fix the reason why my AC only blows through the vents? The AC blows cold but is mostly comes out through the defrost vents only. Every now and then it will blow through the fronts vents like it should but then defaults back to the defrost a couple days later. Thanks!

  • @ficient1
    @ficient1 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Bro! Do you have any info on fixing the vent diverter for the front? Mine is stuck on Defrost on my 2006 Expedition. Can't find a vid for this model and year. Thanks!!!!!

  • @stevedavis6618
    @stevedavis6618 Před 3 lety

    Great camera work, as well as a great repair video.

  • @70ixlr86
    @70ixlr86 Před rokem

    Back several years later, in a search to figure out how to change out the 4 wheel selectors light. OMgoodness , such a helpful Vid. Thanks again...

  • @dinkmarvin932
    @dinkmarvin932 Před 7 lety

    Thank you great video very helpful. Question I have no heat or air none at all.

  • @johnbecnel693
    @johnbecnel693 Před 8 lety

    This is one excellent instructional video! I have an 02 Excursion with the same temperature controller and I am guessing the same actuator. I get vibration in there about every hour or so that will go away by turning the system off then on either outside air or recirc but the ducts only blow partially (the vents) and the rest goes to the defog vents (very aggravating!). I am wondering if this is the singular culprit. I have a diesel so the little vacuum pump is working way too hard also, making me think either a vacuum actuator has a problem too or maybe it is trying to do 2 things at once because this actuator is stuck in transition and can never get to where it is supposed to go?

  • @phamanh30926
    @phamanh30926 Před 6 lety +4

    Took me one hour, and had to rewatching the video twice, thanks very much sir

  • @vgarcia6767
    @vgarcia6767 Před 6 lety +2

    AWESOME! Now I can work on my dad's Expedition. You took the mystery out of it.

  • @JT-cc4kw
    @JT-cc4kw Před 6 lety

    I just ran across your video and I think you have solved my problem. I would like to order an actuator for both the front and rear AC units but when I do a search there generally is not distinction between the two. If you have the part numbers available that would be like icing on the cake for me. Thank you so much for the great instructional video!

  • @MrDjchompiras
    @MrDjchompiras Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this awesome video. Do you know if there’s a cabin air filter for the 05 expedition?

  • @davidcrosby5530
    @davidcrosby5530 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video. Just changed my blend actuator thanks to this video. Keep it up '

  • @chamogul
    @chamogul Před 6 lety +4

    YOU ARE AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG! Thank you so much for sharing this information.

  • @FanoFinz
    @FanoFinz Před 6 lety +1

    You explained this so well. Best I have seen. Keep up the great videos.

    • @FordTechMakuloco
      @FordTechMakuloco  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks!

    • @Christatum411
      @Christatum411 Před 2 lety +1

      @@FordTechMakuloco where does the wire go with the red end that you can see in the far left of the screen at the 6:37 mark? I couldn`t find a spot for it. Mine is 2 wheel drive and was wondering if that`s just an extra wire for 4x4

  • @gerardjgallant8394
    @gerardjgallant8394 Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome video - THANK YOU!! BUT I am at my wits end. I changed the actuator on my 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer exactly as you described. I put part 1L2Z-19E616-AA (YH1856) in to replace it.
    Clicking still happens when you change temperature. There is a second actuator on the bottom somewhere I guess. Could it be broken? How do I access it?
    I guess there is always a chance brand new actuator is bad - but crap that will stink as that space is really tight

  • @skindawgmanson5592
    @skindawgmanson5592 Před 5 lety

    Good job making this video . Would like to see one for the rear side vent window actuator

  • @lmantwi29
    @lmantwi29 Před 8 lety +3

    Would that be the problem if it blows cold then hot occasionally??

  • @parkerlabonte9463
    @parkerlabonte9463 Před 2 lety

    This is a GREAT VIDEO MAN I really wish this was for a 1998 Lincoln Navigator as my ac seems to have a mind of its own right now

  • @stevegarcia1796
    @stevegarcia1796 Před 3 lety

    You're an excellent instructor thank you 👍

  • @KW-ei3pi
    @KW-ei3pi Před 2 lety

    Thank you SO much! I saved hundreds of dollars by following your instructions.
    I didn't have to completely remove the front panel with all of the electrical connections. I just got it loose and then held up the right side with a wire to the sun visor mount. That gave me just enough room to get my arm in beneath it to work. I had a bit of trouble getting the actuator to drop in. I used a stubby screw driver to rotate the door a bit and that helped.
    Again, thank you!

    • @thomt1675
      @thomt1675 Před 2 lety

      Hey KW, I'm yrying yo get my old actuator out.
      It's a struggle.
      Did you find this step hard to do?
      Do you have any tips on how to possibly get it out?
      It seems as if metal framing is in the way. I can't lift the plastic white piece up and out.
      Thank you in advance for your help

    • @KW-ei3pi
      @KW-ei3pi Před 2 lety +1

      @@thomt1675 Once the actuator lever is out of the hole, I just kept twisting it around till I found the right position to get it out. I think it came out slightly toward the driver side and toward you. When it comes free, note the position so you can put the new one in the same way. NOTE: I struggled for 20-30 minutes trying to get the new one in, but finally it dropped in. Good luck

    • @thomt1675
      @thomt1675 Před 2 lety

      @@KW-ei3pi KW thank you so much for the tip .
      I'm back at it tomorrow morning

    • @KW-ei3pi
      @KW-ei3pi Před 2 lety +1

      @@thomt1675 Did you finally get it replaced?

    • @thomt1675
      @thomt1675 Před 2 lety

      @@KW-ei3pi great new day to you. No, not as of yet. The piece that has to drop, I'm lining it up however, its not dropping down

  • @timothygarcia7068
    @timothygarcia7068 Před 4 lety

    I just did this saw this video thanks still helps people till this day

  • @chucho32922
    @chucho32922 Před rokem +1

    I did the F150 and I didn’t have to remove the dash, but hey great video! It helped me out a lot

  • @judypeterson9321
    @judypeterson9321 Před 8 lety

    Your videos have been very helpful for the Fords I own, thanks! I also own a 2014 Lincoln LS with an intermittent clunking noise when the heater and a/c are on. Do you also work with Lincolns? If so, would you have any videos that might speak to my problem?

  • @randomcarvids1052
    @randomcarvids1052 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this video. And I did it. Do you have a video for replacing the HVAC? Our blend door is stuck.