How to Install a AC/Heater Blend Door Actuator on 2015 to 2018 Ford F 150
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- How to Install a AC/Heater Blend Door Actuator on 2015 to 2018 Ford F 150.
After searching online to no luck on how to replace the 2015 to 2018 Ford F150 how to Install a AC/Heater Blend Door Actuator, I decided to make the best video I could make for those with the same problem as I.
From what I have learned on the 2015 - 2018 Ford F150 have 3 different AC/Heater Blend Door Actuator.
- Left side blend door motor
- Right side blend door motor
- Air inlet door motor AKA recirc
Here is the link I found for this information.
www.svtperform...
I replaced the Left side blend door door actuator.
My 2016 Ford F150 Lariat AC/Heater worked fine except it would only blow out of the front vents.
After replacing the Left side blend door door actuator the air blows out of Defrost, front panel and floor as it should.
Link to Autozone part Dorman A/C Heater Blend Door Actuator 604-252
www.autozone.c...
I haven't had any problems with adjusting my temperature or driver to passenger air/temperature mixture.
It is obvious I'm not a professional mechanic, so feel free to comment below if you like the video or have an idea to make it an easier replacement.
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Scheduled with the ford dealership said they needed to keep my truck for two days and 10 hours labor with a complete dashboard removal. Part was 25 bucks. Took me two hours to get the old one off and the new one on. Saved at least one to thousand doing it myself. Thanks for the video
I’m glad it helped it’s always good to do stuff yourself in order to save money and time
Great video! Was a pain to get at but so worth the time and knowledge gained. Just a tip make sure you line up new gear with where the old gear broke. If you plug in and turn on the truck while cycling through the settings on the venting you can move the actuator to where it was previously set. This will keep things within normal settings. Thanks again!
Taking part of the dash and the metal piece off the way you showed is the only way I got it done on my 2017 Lariat. What a pain, worse part I've ever changed out. Thank you for making this video, and I apologize to my neighbors for the swearing fest before I watched this. I used a Dorman 604-288 and I have air from all three places again.
This video is 100% correct. Probably saved me hours, took less than 1/2 hour. Very well done. 28 dollar part solved the issue of defroster,vent,floor swapping. His part number reference is also 100%.
Took me 2 hours lol.
I just replaced my mode actuator thanks to your video. However, it was the biggest pain in the ass I have ever done. If it ever breaks again I’ll save the frustration and take it somewhere lol
Watching the video getting tools and clearing the garage to move around and a run to the parts store. Thank you!!!
Hope it helps!
I did mine without taking any paneling or anything off. It was a pain in the ass. Drop a screw and good luck finding it. My vent transitions were still slightly off but after disconnecting the battery for 30 minutes it recalibrated and works like a champ. Make sure to plug in the actuator before installing it so that where its actually blowing matches the button to contol it. You have to manually line up the door with the included tool that comes with the actuator.
my local shop wanted $1200 to do it haha, thanks for the video.
You’re welcome
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I have the same truck and will be replacing the module today.
What a wonderful video. It helped me thru the entire job. Which I dread having to do ever again! Thank you again.
I did not remove anything and was able to reach. I did use a t20 bit and 1/4 in socket adapter as the t20 screwdriver didn’t have much room. Mine also didn’t want to fit. I had to hook up the new part to the wires and push the floor/front blower buttons to get the gears in the right position. That was the position mine had been stuck in.
Thanks for the video, very helpful! Unbolting the gas pedal made it easier to access. Apparently I have the earlier version? 2015, uses the 8mm bolts. T20 screws.
Great, same problem on mine. Thank you for the video
Is this not a mode actuator? When on Identifix it lists this as the mode and not the blend.
I think this is called the mode door not the blend door?
Thanks for the video , hopefully that actuator solves my problem mine was stuck in the dash vents no defrost , now I was able to move it to the defrost but doesn’t want to go back to dash or floor vents
Yes mine was stuck in front panel vents. Couldn’t defrost my windshield. It’s working perfectly now. Good luck!
Did u figure anything out? I still can’t get defrost either.
@@leblunt27 it was the actuator on the right side of the gas pedal that I changed out , fixed the problem
It looks like u change the mode door not the blend door
Hello friend, I have a 2015 Ford F-150 XLT and I have the same problem just now I checked the coolant tank, it is fine.
The hoses are also hot, a sign that the hot water is circulating well and the heater radiator is not clogged.
I laid seat all the way back and contorted in a odd angle but this video helped a butt ton thank you so much.
I hate how so damn impractical it is to replace anything under the dash.
Yes very hard to reach that location I’m glad the video helped! You may need to go to chiropractor and get adjusted lol
@@DizzyDrone definitely on the chiropractor even before this task lmao
These things have a high failure rate..ford should have addressed this long ago..I have replaced it in my 2011 Fx4 and looking at the manufacture date code on the one I removed it has been replaced before ..this is ridiculous especially with how hard some of em are to get to!!!!!
The correct part number is 604-288
Thanks for the video I have a 2016 F 150 Lariat as well and my defrost and floor vents do not blow heat or air out. Went out at the end of wintertime this year. The dealership said until they looked at it they wouldn't be able to tell which one it was. So, I wonder if this could be the one wrong on mine. I have heat and air coming out of vents in the front of dash. Going to let my brother know about this since he is going to be my mechanic. The dealership cost per hour and depending on which one it is the service tech said could get pricey. Not to mention a way-out date to look at it to see then order the part.
Yes that sounds exactly what mine was doing. That should be the correct part
I know I am a bit behind on this video I just wanted to ask the exact issue that you were having. My truck will move between the floor/vent/defroster but it will not blow heat on the driver side of truck. Passenger side is fine blows heat and moves between floor/vent/defroster.
Mine would not change from floor to panel to defrost it was stuck only in defrost.
Did you get this fixed? I am having the same issue but with passenger side not blowing hot air or the rear ..
I am looking to locate the driver's side blend door actuator on my 2017 lariat. I too am getting just cold air out of my driver side vent on very cold winter days. Wondering if you can talk about where you found this actuator? Thanks@@desiree8476
You did a very helpful video sir.
My 2017 is acting up weird I got no heat on the floor and not much air blowing out from the vent's,
Blowing motor is running I can hear it when I crank it up.
Is this part connected to the issue,
I did check the fuses but look good.
That sounds like the part. Mine was stuck just blowing out the front vents. It wouldn’t blow out in the floor or dash. After changing the part it works perfectly
It's unfortunate that they keep making changes making it difficult to diy. I believe prior to 2015 they were 8mm bolts and it was positioned where you can get both without removing the panel below the steering wheel
I agree
My question is, does the heat on my truck really work? thank you
It should
does that also control if the air is hot or cold? (some days mine is stuck on hot, other days its stuck on cold)
No this only changes the direction of the air
@@DizzyDrone this video should be called "mode door" instead of "blend door" then correct?
That’s a mode door
So, I'm experiencing NO HEAT in defrost, dash, or foot area... it's blowing all cold air. IF the 2017 F150 has 3 blend door actuators, how do I know which one to replace to remedy the issue?
I'm definitely NOT wanting to spend $1k to have heat in my truck when it's 19 degrees and snowing...Your help is greatly appreciated.
Sorry, I’m not sure about that issue. My issue was it would only blow on defrost and not the front panels. It did blow hot when needed.
@@DizzyDrone well, thank you. I appreciate your video and would have attempted the replacement if the actuator needing replacing was accessible to me. Long, but a common story: Anyway, my Ford service guy said there's only 1 actuator that's behind the dash (air airbags) not 3. AND like some of the other comments below...The actuator $145 with 10 hours labor at $160/hour for a total of $1,800+ tax. As it turns out, I purchased the extended warranty and it covers all but $160+ tax. So, I left my truck with them for 3 days expecting the "special lube designed especially for Ford F150 ONLY", that costs $47 for 2 oz and a 62 cent bolt (parts to be ordered) would have arrived by Wednesday...still had not arrived by Friday afternoon. The guy offered to get me a loaner for Friday -Monday...However, he never called me back to confirm a loaner was authorized...It was then I said, "I'll take my truck back, and when your order the parts, AND the parts come in, you give me a call and you schedule the appointment to replace it (2 days). It's not as if my truck was n't operable. It's just I live in the mountains and it snows and is cold...The funny, NOT funny part is when they brought my truck around to me the F'ING HEATER WAS ON AND WORKING. It's no wonder people hesitate, and are distrusting of dealership service departments. I thank you again for the video. 👍
Its my understanding you have to CALIBRATE the AC system controls before installing the new one, so the location of the actuator is in the right position.. Do you know about that for sure?
I didn’t calibrate anything
hey there, I have done this process about 15 times now due to the buttons that I am clicking and where the air is actually blowing. I bought an OEM actuator and there is an arrow with a 0 and an arrow on the gear sticking out which i am assuming is the factory reset point and where it should be lined up. I am manually moving the gears inside that the piece is controlling to line them all up. I have also pulled to #15 fuse on the passenger side to do a reset on the system. What mode did you have it in when you turned off the truck? Did it all just line up for you? I am having trouble "calibrating" this to match and work correctly. Thanks
Seems like I had to use my hand to slide the gear arm back and forth underneath the dashboard until it would slide smoothly into the new actuator. Mine sill makes a clicking noise when changing floor to vents Ext…, in the cold weather. I’m not sure which setting it was on when I installed it.
Hope this helps!
@@DizzyDrone
Might have to do a recalibration to the system. Might try removing the fuse mentioned. The correct way is to use a scanner. Their are a total of (4) actuators. LH temp control, RH temp control, Mode control, and recirculate (max) (fresh-air). You changed the mode control. The others are located 1-behind radio, 1-right hand side, I beleive the recirculate actuator you actually have to pull the dash to change that one.
Nothing changed for me when I replaced it at first. I had to remove it, leave it connected, turn the truck on and manually adjust the gears until air was coming out the vents as the control showed. I then fit the actuator in place and everything works perfect.
So that's where I'm at, weirdly enough when I replaced the actuator (without taking anything apart like he did, you can get to it) it worked for a few minutes... next time I started the truck I could hear the actuator running and kind of grinding. Now I'm stuck on front vents only again. I didn't think of leaving the actuator plugged in, hitting the button, then putting the gear to floor or whatever. Hoping it's not a further electrical issue causing my actuators to go out
Did that fix your problem?
Yes now I can switch between defrost ,floor or front vents
I have a question. I replaced mine . It is finally coming out of the face vents, but now it's not working for feet or windshield . Any advice ??
The only thing I think it could be, would be a defective part that you installed. That stinks! It’s such a hard place to reach.
this is the mode door actuator not the blend door actuator
Will replacing this actuator fix the defrost/dash/floor vent control? Air temps are fine . . . heat blows out warm air, A/C blows cold. The problem is it blows out all vents: top, middle & floor. Is that an actuator issue or a vacuum control valve issue? 2016 F150 XLT 3.5EB. I'd appreciate any help, thanks!
I believe so. That was my problem. It would blow out the defrost, but would not blow out the front vents.
@@DizzyDrone Well, mine is blowing out the front (face) vents AND the defrost vents and slightly out of the floor vents. Actuator? I read in a blog it could be a bad vacuum control valve or even a vacuum leak. Any way I can check it somehow to find out? I did look up actuator price & it's not bad (under $15) so I guess I could get one & try it. Thanks for the help!
So I got the same problem 2016 f150 everything else works besides windshield and feet vents should it be this part for sure?
I’m not 100% sure. Mine was stuck on the windshield. It fixed it so it would worked on the other vents.
Did you have to get ford to relearn the one you put in?
No it worked fine after installing
My passenger side blend door isn't working .. its on top what the part number for that particular one
I’m not sure. That’s not the one I replaced sorry
Does this exact piece control the heat in the driver side as well ?
The issue i have is the driver side stay on cold
But i am able to switch the air direction normally
Please let me know if that the same case with your video i can easily do it myself
I don’t believe so. This one controls the direction from the defrost, front panels and to the floor. I believe that’s one of the other two actuators. I don’t have any experiences with those yet. Best of luck!
@@DizzyDrone ok thank you
@@salelosalilo did you get yours fixed? I am having the exact same issue as you described… :(
@@kaden1499 took it to local shop they fixed it for me couldn't know which side was bad
You should change the title of your video. This is not the “blend door actuator” you replaced. This is the “drivers side mode door actuator”.
How did u no which actuator was the bad 1
From my research that was the actuator that worked the defrost, floor and center vent switch. That was the issue with my vehicle so I knew that had to be the correct part
Why was the problem why did you replace which side was blowing cold
Mine was stuck on defrost but the temperature still worked fine
Did you heat stop working from the vents my passenger side is out.
No. It would still blow heat, but only out the front vents. I wouldn’t blow out on the defrost or floor. I think that my be the one of the other blend doors. I think there is 3 different blender door motors
@@DizzyDrone do you know where I can find a diagram of all three. My passenger side won’t blow heat and sometimes it reverses to the driver side?
@@jwill1782 Sorry, but no. This is the only thing I could fine is on a Mustang. the one I replaced looked similar. Here is the link. parts.levittownfordparts.com/v-2015-ford-f-150--lariat--3-5l-v6-gas/hvac--controls
@@DizzyDrone thank you for the video and help
I went to the dealer and ask the guy,very helpful.
The one on the video is the inlet actuator to direct the air where to come out to floor center or defrost and for the heat and cool is the blend door actuator can find at the passenger side corner floor toward engine on my truck not sure with the other models and one more on top of fan motor driver side thats control the recirculating air from outside or close.
Mine is blowing cold on passenger side will this fix it
I think this only fixes the controls for defrost, floor and front vents
To reach that one I think the entire dash has to be removed.
This crap happens to the 2009-2014 fords also, why the hell would Ford use the same concept that sux balls
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