Quick Fix: '04 Ford Explorer HVAC -no air at vents

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  • A quick diagnosis and "no-parts-required" repair to get this Ford Explorer to blow air through the dash vents again.
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @sinegra30
    @sinegra30 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    In my opinion drilling a hole in the plastic control arm (in the exact spot where the pin was) and then hook a little 6mm screw with 2 nuts bolted together would fix it with a better outcome, Thank you for the video Ivan.

  • @TexansKNOW
    @TexansKNOW 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    OMG! A BIG Texas THANK YOU from a 65 year old widow who WAS having air flow problems in a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer! I watched your video and went out in the 99 degree weather...uggghhh...and prayed I could get the A/C working again. I lowered the glove box and the components were not the same as the above 2004 HVAC, but I found the red wire and fooled around with it and then whacked the housing from underneath, like my mechanic showed me four days ago when the blower was first pooping out. I turned on the engine and turned on the switch to A/C, and OUT CAME THE COLD AIR IN FORCE!! May God RICHLY bless you, motoYam82, for helping all of us to get our vehicles back in running order!! I am now a subscriber, and I'm going to tell all my family and friends to watch your videos when they're having any problems with their vehicles. You da bomb!! ;~D

  • @edseverson4961
    @edseverson4961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just wanted to say THANK YOU! After receiving a quote of over $600 to fix this issue, I now have a fully functional vent switch. I went a slightly different route, basically reattaching the actuator to what was left of the plastic arm with some wire. Total cost: $0. Thank you for sharing this video!

  • @kane1745
    @kane1745 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just went to my car and pushed the door flap open like you did. Now i have air. Thank you for your informative video saving me from giving a repair shop hundreds if not thousands of dollars. 😀

  • @Dontnegotiatewithterrorist
    @Dontnegotiatewithterrorist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s funny how guys are bagging on you for this video.
    It was exactly what I needed to do to fix the ac in the wife’s explorer. The air conditioning would roar at full speed and only about half as much air would come out. Now it’s has twice the air flow and half the noise.
    Thank you so much👍🏼

  • @tracysellman1562
    @tracysellman1562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I fixed mine in my Jeep with a small aluminum pop-rivet instead of the Chrysler POS plastic one and has been working like new for over 5 years now. Love the Videos Ivan, thanks.

  • @karinalopez8045
    @karinalopez8045 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the Texas heat I couldn’t bear yesterday picking up my kids from school I was super soaked in sweat. Watched your video and let me tell you! “ Your a sweet angel sent from above”. I zipped tied it so quick man my air vents blows nice cold air. Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @drrichybanks1396
    @drrichybanks1396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the greatest human being alive, ive been riding round no windows no AC but just fixed my AC wit this video, thank you

  • @ambramckinney
    @ambramckinney 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have this same truck and your absolutely right about everything you said about this truck. You really know ur stuff!

  • @josephcraggett3991
    @josephcraggett3991 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    THANKS BRO! I JUST USED YOUR QUICK FIX..I'M IN EL PASO TX..I WAS DYING!!

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joseph Craggett haha no problem man! I only had to use the A/C once this summer up here in PA...can't imagine how hot it is down South. Stay cool!

  • @TheStonehammerFiles
    @TheStonehammerFiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    saw another fellow here on youtube drill a hole in the plastic and connect the two via a zip tie.

  • @stevenschneider7443
    @stevenschneider7443 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't know if this will be the problem I have, but thanks for the looks at the stuff and set me on a path forward!

  • @wh1tem1lk29
    @wh1tem1lk29 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey man.I took my Ford in to a shop for this and they said some panel in the blower fell and covered a vent hole preventing air flow.They said there were 2 options one that cost $900 or one that cost $50 to fix.You would think a mechanic/"honest mechanic" would know about this issue.Not sure If I will be going to this guy anymore.Thanks so much for posting this. You saved me some cash either way!You are the man!

    • @darkinertia2
      @darkinertia2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats 100% a problem that happens and probably is the case, my 05 explorer had the door fall i had jerry rig it back in place but i was also having this guys problem also

    • @vinnys72gtx
      @vinnys72gtx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was completely honest. Other shops said 800 bucks . And he gave u a 50 dollar option to fix the broken one. So I'm eyes he was more than honest...things like this have made me not even care about explaining. Waste of time. 1t the end people will think what they want.

  • @danielgriffiths831
    @danielgriffiths831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Ford Dealership quoted me $2500 to fix this same exact issue you showed how to fix on a 2010 Ford Exporer XLT. Thanks to this video I fixed it in < 1 minute for free!! And I didn't have to take the entire dash apart to repair 'Bad Duct Work' As they claimed. Shame on them and thank you so much for posting this video!!

  • @jamieh8637
    @jamieh8637 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We appreciate your video on this quick fix it's hot down here in the south and you saved us a lot of time and money and death by heat keep up the good work and thanks again ours was the same problem

  • @frankiemack2346
    @frankiemack2346 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    BINGO! 2003 XLT Vacuum door link damage was EXACTLY my problem! Great video! Low cost fix!

  • @GarrySO1955
    @GarrySO1955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the same problem on my 2003 Ford Explorer. I did use a zip tie to hold the door open so I had air through the front vents. The plastic piece broke clear off on mine. I didn't see a way to reconnect it with out it costing a lot of money.. There is not much room to work without tearing into the dash. Air works great and once winter hits I will just remove the zip tie if I need to.. This has been a great truck for me. Normal wear and tear. They don't run forever with out having problems.

  • @DrEllis
    @DrEllis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woohoo! I have cold air blowing out of my AC vents again in my '05 Ford Explorer. I recently bought it from a friend and when it was colder weather I didn't really notice it. But, as the Texas heat is starting to creep up it is becoming more noticeable. Mine is the exact same problem as you showed. Now to rig it so that it stays open :-)

  • @meganbarsaloupevey199
    @meganbarsaloupevey199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so very much

  • @mr2law
    @mr2law 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I have fixed this problem in the past by just "drilling" a small hole ,with a hot 90* angle pick tool .I then reconnected the solenoid with a locking nuts & bolt .

    • @john1505555
      @john1505555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thats what i would have done too that way u can make it like new,, i was with him until he jerry rigged.. so easy drill a hole and wire back..

    • @john7017
      @john7017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would have done the same, and easy fix.

    • @psdaengr911
      @psdaengr911 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like your hot pick solution.

    • @missyluvv9242
      @missyluvv9242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can u show how to do that I need to get my vents working

  • @frankieortiz689
    @frankieortiz689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Out all the videos I seem. this is the one who hit the jackpot. Thank you! Easy fix

    • @MonteInSC
      @MonteInSC 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I made a hole and used a very small cotter pin for a complete fix.

  • @icemule
    @icemule 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    16 minute video that could literally be 4 minutes long. Skip to 12:30 to get down to business.

    • @Venom_Dvbz
      @Venom_Dvbz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @michaeld_68
      @michaeld_68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Were you forced to watch ???

    • @gavinvalentino6002
      @gavinvalentino6002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Icemule for the *WIN.*
      I aas about to find another video because of the dork's prepuberty voice and all of the is-he-having-a-stroke "uh" and "um" bullshit every few seconds.

  • @bruh7074
    @bruh7074 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU so much for this! Was driving one day and heard a loud pop sound and shortly after my air stopped working in my sport trac. Drove me crazy digging around trying to find the cause. I found this video and sure enough the plastic arm was snapped on mine.

  • @Specktacle1
    @Specktacle1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was amazing 🤩 sir!! I have the exact problem on my 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L. I’m so excited to take the glove box off and put the flap in the open position!! You are the best!!

  • @3HFD
    @3HFD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the information. I had looked at videos for a couple days and wasn't able to find the information that I needed. After watching your video I was able to locate the problem, which was the same as with this explorer . I was able to get airflow out the vents by pushing it open manually . When you change to defrost the front vent closes. When you want the front vent to blow push it open . Works until I have time to do a more in depth repair. Thanks again.

  • @rodpalm6398
    @rodpalm6398 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I would have knocked the pin out and installed a small machine screw with a nut.

    • @rjonzen34
      @rjonzen34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or the famous zip tie

    • @nearsightedjustice6592
      @nearsightedjustice6592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or drill out where the broken pin was and attach a zip tie to the vacuum actuator

  • @adamtrombino106
    @adamtrombino106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At about 11 mins, you gave the best quick tip there is, which applies to nearly every vac actuated system there is, and has ever been... If you lose the vac source, it will default to defrost and some floor vent flow. The switched modes will not change. If you can change the modes but lose them will driving, IE the flow goes to def/floor under accel, the vac canister is leaking or the check valve has gone bad.

  • @robbydavid8003
    @robbydavid8003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fixed my car in 5 minutes. Great Job!!! Thanks man.

  • @UsmanAli-nn3lo
    @UsmanAli-nn3lo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP I AM USING THIS CAR WITHOUT FRONT VENTS FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AND HERE ALL MECHANIC ARE DUMP.

  • @hawaiianf1504
    @hawaiianf1504 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Ivan - Awesome Video! Gotta love AllData

  • @bedmac2
    @bedmac2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    MANY THANKS for this video. Saw it last night and fixed my '03 this morning in about 45 minutes (only took that long because I considered other solutions). The plastic piece attached to the door was broken at the hole. Instead of just prying the handle in the open position, my first thought was to epoxy a metal repair piece to the plastic on the door flap and reattach the actuator to it. I decided that would be more difficult than necessary (there is a darn metal piece that really gets in the way of working on this) so instead I drilled an additional hole into the plastic arm and ran a zip tie through it and the actuator's hole. Seems to work fine for the time being with full functionality. I suppose the zip tie could wear out but I basically only flip it back and forth between summer and winter so it won't get a lot of use, and it is easy enough to reinstall another zip tie. I'm guessing it will be good for a hundred cycles at least.

  • @crsthevillain
    @crsthevillain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks so much for the video!! Your a life saver!!! Turns out I had the same exact problem... easy fix wedging the door open.
    much appreciated!!

  • @DavidSprinkle91
    @DavidSprinkle91 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Start the video at 4:42 to skip all the unnecessary intro.

    • @Leo-do1ri
      @Leo-do1ri 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Omg thank u

    • @aaronkeene3861
      @aaronkeene3861 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      THANK YOU!

    • @aaronkeene3861
      @aaronkeene3861 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Engineer Eagan haha

    • @Rotativo94
      @Rotativo94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He should've renamed it something along the lines of why you shouldn't get a Ford Explorer. This guy wastes so much time.

    • @POLOAZTECA
      @POLOAZTECA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I almost didn't make it to the substantial part... Lol

  • @h82sk8
    @h82sk8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Kid's these days?
    -
    In the old days we used bailing wire to fix problems like this and we were happy.

  • @saabreplay7553
    @saabreplay7553 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work man. I always love and appreciate your work man.

  • @bobkeeler1881
    @bobkeeler1881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the quick fix, I'm going to check out my friends explorer and see if that's her problem!!! Thank you!!!

  • @tiffanyjohnson488
    @tiffanyjohnson488 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your post. It precisely diagnosed my issue and I was able to repair it myself!!

  • @hollywirth2217
    @hollywirth2217 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I simply tuned in to your video to find out how to fix my main vents. I am not a mechanic, I’m a female and believe it or not. I can do some of the repairs myself simply by watching TH-cam videos. I have no my it still has the original paint that looks great. It truly is a good looking truck. I did not need a diatribe on what a piece of junk you think that my truck is can I tell you that I have 271,000 miles on my 2003 Ford Explorer, I have never put a transmission in it, it’s the original engine and the only repairs that i’ve had to do are just standard routine fixes. I’ve never had a check engine light on and the Ford Explorer up until 2005 was built on the Ranger chassis after 2005. It was built on a car chassis so if you have a Ford Explorer older than a 2005 you actually have a real truck, check back with me in a year or two when I’ve hit 300,000 miles and I’m still trucking.

  • @ourflippingfamily
    @ourflippingfamily 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! GREAT video! I wonder if a cable tie would work... After the rain, I am going to go attempt to fix mine. Ignore all of the people that complained about your video, you at least told them WHY the AC was doing what it was doing, more than they knew or they would have never searched for this video to begin with! Thank you so much for the WHY, you probably saved me at least $1K and a lot of sweat in lower Alabama!

  • @N20797
    @N20797 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Explanation / Diagnosis of the Ford Exploder's Air Conditioning Vacuum door system. Going to the garage right now to fix the defective Ford AC panel door actuator. Will use your foam idea, pin or safety wire. Many sad Ford owners also experience the clicking of their striped out temperature control actuator in the rear of the truck. Good call.

  • @pearces3530
    @pearces3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! Sincere appreciation for the video. Saved me from doing a bunch of crazy stuff

  • @trentreed6409
    @trentreed6409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was exactly my problem thanks so much for posting this

  • @jcm213
    @jcm213 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks man. really helped me a lot. i was ready to start tearing up the dash. it's 110 here in vegas and it just crapped out on me but this was the problem and solved with a simple zip tie.

  • @scottgordon5213
    @scottgordon5213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video... I had the exact same problem. I drilled a hole in what was left of the door arm and tied actuator together with a zip tie. Will see how long it lasts. BTW I replaced the blend door actuator at the same time. That was not fun. Thanks again.

  • @ma10074242
    @ma10074242 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for posting this video! I had a quote of $1200 to fix this issue. I have been searching this issue for a few months and could not find anything on the web. My wife will be happy, living in TX-it gets hot. Thanks!!!

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Anderson Sure man glad I could help! Hey as long as the wife is happy, everything else will be OK :)

  • @oreotcat
    @oreotcat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You forgot to mention the famous rear tailgate panel crack. LOL. I could see it in your video. They fixed that problem in 2006, by eliminating it. I just bought a 2005 Mountaineer with the modular V8. I really love it. I just hope it doesn't cause too many headaches. It's just a second vehicle, but still. Seems like the best ones of these to get are the 2006-2010's with the V8, because they came with the 6 speed auto. Still they are decent SUV's.

    • @RealityContradiction
      @RealityContradiction 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      EVERY Ford Explorer has that crack!!! I mean I pass em all day and I take a look at the back and they all have cracks in the same spot

    • @lauriemashek5419
      @lauriemashek5419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve owned two, a 1996 and 2003. They both had the crack. What’s up with that? You’d think they would have figured that out by now.

    • @crystalfarmer4074
      @crystalfarmer4074 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is an 04 and has the crack too

    • @seanwilliams8214
      @seanwilliams8214 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha!!! Spot on dude. Mine has that crack too. And every one I have seen since noticing it has had it as well!! Lmfao!

    • @seanwilliams8214
      @seanwilliams8214 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s so common it could be Fords new emblem....

  • @vincenttermine2881
    @vincenttermine2881 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video saved me lots of time to diagnose the problem. Very grateful you posted this

  • @meganbarsaloupevey199
    @meganbarsaloupevey199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    BTW, my explorer is an 02. Same exact issue. Thank you again!

  • @ZPrezton
    @ZPrezton ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s great. This is the second video
    On the same fix and it worked . 03👍

  • @danielsevilla2273
    @danielsevilla2273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much bro. Kind from you sharing info. since you paid for that program. We should be thankful.

  • @seanreid8045
    @seanreid8045 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so good i fixed my same problem to day thanks to this video by my self

  • @charliekim3885
    @charliekim3885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the good tip. It's very helpful.

  • @burpostockings
    @burpostockings 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent upload my man. I have a 2005 Ford Explorer and I was having the same problem. So I checked under the glove box and saw that that little plastic piece on mine was also snapped. I ain't fancy like you and don't have access to weapons grade foam so I used a piece of cardboard and that did the trick. Thanks so much

  • @abramruelas5176
    @abramruelas5176 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude hell yeah i have 04 fordnexplorer and thanks tonyou i fixed my ac problem. yeeesss!!! from the las vegas desert. Thank you great video

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow must be 120 F down there right now...stay cool!

    • @abramruelas5176
      @abramruelas5176 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +motoYam82 highest was 118. so far but August is coming oh boy!

  • @lionelhernandez34
    @lionelhernandez34 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx I have a Ford van with the same problem air flow on defrost vents only, going to see if I get just as lucky as your customer here. Thanks for the info

  • @lisaelger9266
    @lisaelger9266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So while looking for information on "2003 explorer rattling noise on passenger side" I ran across this video, which I have a problem with. Super easy, now I have airflow😊 also i think noise is from shocks. Thanks so much

  • @edgol4463
    @edgol4463 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for a understanding of what i could only guess.tomorrow i will hope to fix. thanks again, saving big $$$$

  • @chriscarter8473
    @chriscarter8473 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I needed! Thanks!

  • @jessieestock9142
    @jessieestock9142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just fixed ours with the help of your video . Thanks dude

  • @juannoriega8530
    @juannoriega8530 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    muchas gracias por tu explicación, eres un genio, pude resolver el problema de mi ranger 2003 , thankyou very very much.

  • @jasonmiller1118
    @jasonmiller1118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a 2002 exolorer., 250,000 on mine. No problems. Had a 1998 with 159,000. No problems. Had a 1991 ford explorer. 200,000 . No problems. X wife had a 1996. No.problems

  • @jonathonM7
    @jonathonM7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I needed, thumbs up

  • @rkylrdog
    @rkylrdog 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey just watched this video and earlier I bought (because the guy at the auto parts store said it was this part) the air door actuator and now i know it is like this problem is the vacuum arm is broken from the air vent door. I hope i can replace that part with no difficulty. Thanks for the information!

  • @vybes-withzy8226
    @vybes-withzy8226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. I had this exact problem. Crazy LOL.

  • @georgeheri895
    @georgeheri895 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ivan good fix, I ran into this about a month ago same year exploder. I used a drill extension on a right angle drill and drilled a small hole into what was left of the arm. it had broken in half. then threaded a piece of mechanics wire thru it and thru the hole in the actuator and twisted it ,cut off the excess. I explained to the customer that the wire would eventually cut thru the plastic but for now it all works.

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      George Heri Yeah that was my concern too, since the actuator extends and retracts with significant force past the range of the plastic arm...maybe something more elastic like a piece of heater hose? Just a poorly engineered design.

    • @nathanielreid4967
      @nathanielreid4967 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +motoYam82 It may be a poorly engineered design to make the customer poor but it brings in money for the engineers, manufacturers, parts sellers and repairmen like yourself. lol

  • @mujari
    @mujari 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect for showing the problem, mine was completely broken off, so I used a broken phone charger cord, put it through the metal hole, and through the hole in the round part and tied it tight in the vent open position with blower on, fixed it right up

  • @POLOAZTECA
    @POLOAZTECA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. I have a E350 and im having this problem. 👍

  • @ggraue0720
    @ggraue0720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm having the same issue in my 2002 Expedition... Now I think I'll give it a look and see if there is anything like this in it... Was having an issue in my Subaru but simply removing the cabin air filter fixed it. Can't seem to locate the cabin air filter in the expedition if there is one... Thanks for the help. Hopefully I can figure out the air flow issue in the Expedition now.

  • @azulramirez7411
    @azulramirez7411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the vid helped me get and idea of wats wrong overall was useful ppl now a days are just negative man good job

  • @susanned3867
    @susanned3867 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally just fixed mine!!! Great video. Mechanic told me between $300 and $500 to fix it! cost me NOTHING. Did i mention i'm a girl ....but i am quite handy :-)

  • @fuerte2014
    @fuerte2014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome thanks both my parents explorers have this issue

  • @1kJ335
    @1kJ335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    same thing happened to me. except i used a zip tie, didnt tighten all the way but just enough slack so it can move back in forth, havent had an issue since, been over a year.

  • @donnylabicani7935
    @donnylabicani7935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much... Needed that bad

  • @22purple222
    @22purple222 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks it really works.. you tube videos gotten love it

  • @subzeroRLclips
    @subzeroRLclips 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was my exact problem. Also mine lost overdrive planetary and windshield leaks horribly. Still gets me to work everyday

  • @jiovanny89
    @jiovanny89 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dude fix with tiwrap work nice

  • @bilstaf8513
    @bilstaf8513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Thanks for your detail. Liked & Subscribed.

  • @shawnslay4751
    @shawnslay4751 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came here years later with a 99 exploder 345,000 miles. Tried vacuum lines to no avail. After seeing this it helped however my vacuum control vents was above the gas pedal took off a few arms and stereo dash and ac panel to access two vacs. The one with the red line it did open manually upon pushing the arm. My quik fix came shoved a long screwdriver into it it made a hole lol but works. Back in morning to permanent it in there. Texas is hot in May. Thanks for the video May 2023. Go Brandon

  • @ReinforcedPenis
    @ReinforcedPenis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much, very useful

  • @TheBrowseman
    @TheBrowseman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Followup, Your vacuum schematic helped me find the problem. You talk to much but your video totally helped me find and fix the problem thanks. Problem was it was missing about 10" of vacuum hose under the hood, where it went I don't know.

  • @ProspectorsGhost
    @ProspectorsGhost 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Back when I was growing up my parents owned Chevy’s. During my life I have owned Chevy’s, Volkswagen’s, Datsuns, Nissan’s, Honda’s, Buick’s and Fords. The situation is that over the years, I have had to do the repairs on all of my vehicles. Back about 20 years ago Ford had an advertisement commercial that stated…. “Ford Has A Better Idea”. In my opinion, and no matter what Ford or you yourself have to say about it….“Absolutely Not”. Ford Did Not Have A Better Idea”. Most repairs on Ford’s are nothing more than a pain in the Butt. - If you have any doubts then feel free to try to repair or replace the Heater/AC Blend Door on a Ford Explore (they are plastic with a plastic actuator swivel shaft and are located inside the Heater box assembly). There has been many, many customer complaints upon this item (look it up on the internet). Even the Ford dealerships will tell you it takes about 10 hours to repair (replace), this item. It involves disassembling and removing the whole dash assembly just to get to the heater box assembly, then the Heater box assembly must be removed and disassembled to get to the blend door assembly. And that does not cover the time to reassemble everything again. The dealer will tell you the cost of repairs (replacement), of that part will run the customer approximately $800 to $1500 dollars. I know from experience, I just talked to two different Ford Dealership Service Managers in my area. - So, once again, “Ford Did Not Have A Better Idea” !

    • @ufartface
      @ufartface 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how about an ac evaporator? you have to cut it out to replace it or pay $800 for a whole new hvac housing

  • @jessicamayak5213
    @jessicamayak5213 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    freaking thank you. was told repeatedly it was the filter, it wasn't. going to use a cotter pin though. And yes all those issue do happen at once it's a mess.

  • @ba1038
    @ba1038 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey guys, good video often times its the blend door that is broken in your car when no air/hot air only comes out. its heater treater dot net so check it if this video doesn't help.

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice fix - the info is a must for you since you work on everything . Not sure where I would start on that one, hey Ivan my first thought was a plugged in cab air filter LOL

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Rob That thought crossed my mind too...until I read that "this vehicle cannot be equipped with a cabin air filter" haha

    • @davidmccullough6469
      @davidmccullough6469 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      STEVE ROB I have a problem with my 2009 Expedition my back AC vents are blowing but the front vents are not can you or anyone help me with this problem?

  • @ujdo
    @ujdo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I drove a tiny hole in the plastic arm where the piece broke off. Then I used a small wire from a twist tie to tie those two together.

    • @timallen3166
      @timallen3166 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here...great minds.

  • @johnherington9597
    @johnherington9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video keep it up

  • @williampurcell9138
    @williampurcell9138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for helping me

  • @williamsmith4475
    @williamsmith4475 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    here is your LIKE good man.
    you save me a lot of time and money. thanks.

  • @TheTxturtlelytiger
    @TheTxturtlelytiger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Skip to 12:30 to fix air not coming thru your vents

    • @jdau2b
      @jdau2b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Yvonne I was about to swipe this dude off. Sorry you had to endure

  • @bababooey7576
    @bababooey7576 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The dipsticks at GM put the transmission dipstick for my dad's Torrent (company car they gave him when he retired; he didnt and wouldn't have purchased it). It went to our mechanic for an oil change, and he noticed the dipstick only when it was up on the hoist in some weird spot no one was going to find it without looking. He noticed some leaking transmission lines which he replaced. it's like they didn't want the trans dipstick to be found...hmm.

  • @jessef572
    @jessef572 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked for me! Thanks

  • @bababooey7576
    @bababooey7576 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've noticed on fords and dodges (atleast the trucks), without the a/c on and you have the temp dial turned to cold, the air always seems to come out somewhat warmer than the outdoor temp. My old caprice does not do this. it is like the fords/dodges dont seal off from the hot coolant or something...also, our '07 dodge trucks at work had the issue with the plastic being stripped and the air direction thing wasnt vacuum...they had to take it all apart to get it to work. what a pain. the vacuum on my caprice works just fine...29 years old with 300 000kms...cant complain.

  • @shannonflores5872
    @shannonflores5872 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg!! This is exactly my truck also!

  • @wildbill23c
    @wildbill23c 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same complaints about not being able to easily check the transmission fluid. I have a 2008 Ford Explorer but with the 4.6L V8, there's a dipstick for the transmission but you better be wearing heat resistant gloves because its right by the front catalytic converter and you have about 3 inches of space to get to it...stupid idea. B&M makes a dipstick tube and dipstick, but they want almost $300 for it of course.
    One of the blend doors for the HVAC on my Explorer decided it didn't want to work anymore as well this past summer, and of course when we had straight 100 degree plus temps for over a month. I think the shop replaced the blend door. Its the automatic dual zone HVAC system which makes it even more complicated. I wish they still used the old cable type systems like my old Ranger and Bronco 2 have, much less prone to failures LOL.

  • @bengraham9695
    @bengraham9695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video helped me find the problem, but my issue isn't exactly the same. The control arm is still connected to the vacuum motor/actuator, but the contol arm connnected to the vacuum motor/actuator doesn't move at all when I turn the vent selector knob on the dashboard. Any thoughts on why the control arm doesn't move the control arm? Any comments are greatly appreciated!

  • @18888888888888888886
    @18888888888888888886 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    oh wow you actually could have used a cotter pin its actually stronger then the factory way of attachment + the customer could use all the functions of the HVAC and it would last the life time of the truck i did this a long time ago it never came back for that issue.

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      K Interesting...how would you attach the cotter pin to the existing plastic piece? Drill a hole? This truck will be back for plugs and wires next week so I'll have a chance to play with it a bit more...

    • @18888888888888888886
      @18888888888888888886 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok you have to drill out a small hole in the "white" or where the original attachment location i do this kinda stuff with a power tool it takes less than 10 seconds for the hole you cant mess that up. imagine this put you left index finger behind the plastic arm above the hole to support it and with you power tool just drill it and attach a cotter pin and either bend it like a U and loop the ends or any way you like :) hope this help ... much cheaper fix

    • @18888888888888888886
      @18888888888888888886 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      motoYam82 another idea poped up in my mind today and i thought i would share it. I saw eric from ericthecarguy use a product called Q Bond its very strong have a go at it

    • @stuzman52
      @stuzman52 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      K Hi Ivan...the Q-Bond works pretty well and it's strong. I couldn't tell for sure what material the arm is, but if it's nylon or any type of polypro plastic, that stuff won't work. I've tried it on these type of plastics and its a no go. The glue itself looks like crazy glue. But for other types of plastics and with its binder powder, it does a pretty good job.

    • @nrgyzr2012
      @nrgyzr2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      K Thats the first thing I thought of when I saw the problem. Cotter Pin. Would be much simpler & easier & should last for years like you said. My 03 Explorer is doing this. So "IF" this is the problem , its being fixed with a Cotter Pin like you said.

  • @martinarrieta7779
    @martinarrieta7779 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    buen video grasias por tu tiempo

  • @kickdowndoors4291
    @kickdowndoors4291 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2000 Ford F150 5.4L has the stuttering around 50-55 mph when you let off the gas a bit. Had a mechanic friend replace some module and I cannot remember what it was. It worked for 2 years. But now back to this again. Wish I got that info from him. He moved and changed number.

  • @johnpauldicochea2326
    @johnpauldicochea2326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much bro 😎

  • @ReaperYouGames
    @ReaperYouGames 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Eric O. didnt sleep for weeks after watching this video lol