2011-2015 Ford Explorer Loud Clicking In The Dash Repair
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In this video I walk you through repairing that annoying noise in your dash.
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Thanks for this amazing video. My wife took our 2011 ford explorer to the dealership with this problem. I had already seen your video and thought I could fix it but with all of the trim pieces to deal with I'd let the dealer handle it. They told her it would be $500 labor, $35 parts plus tax. We stopped that part of the repairs and I decided to tackle it on my own. At 60 years old getting under the dash was not something I looked forward to but money saved is money saved. With all of the information you give in the video I had all of my tools (7mm, 8mm ... ) ready at the start. It literally took me longer to get the parts than it did to replace the actuator. I brought the part from the car to the ford dealer for an exact match. yes I replaced the cabin air while I was at it.
I can't thank you enough for posting this video but I did donate a small amount to your channel. maybe it can buy you a few lunches. I know all of the you tube posters don't do it for the money but I certainly am glad you posted this one. The part cost was $40.00 and the filter was another $15.00.
Thanks Again,
Sincerely,
Lacajun2004
Thank you for posting this. My 15yr old son replaced this part for me watching your video. Ford wanted 200 labor plus part. You saved me money I didn't have.
Dude, you are my lifeline when it comes to fixing my 2011 Explorer! 1st it was the valve cover replacement for the oil leak into the air filter now this. Thank you so much! Some other youtuber also had a video on GPS module replacement. You are the best!💯
My Explorer has been doing this for a few months now and has been driving me crazy! Fed up with it I told myself I would take it to the dealer today but Thanks to this video I can take the actuator over and replace my cabin filter with the money you helped me save. Thank You.
Thanks for this tutorial! My 2011 started clicking last month after 110K+ miles. Replaced today using your video and part link. One addition: my Explorer, a Limited, also has an electrical connection to the glove box so before you "...give it a yank..." (around 4:15) make sure you don't have that same connection!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! The estimate I received to replace was $400. Purchased the actuator from the link you provided. I just replaced this myself by following your video and took me 20 minutes. Saved me $400!!! Thanks again!
Wow! Just have to say THANK YOU !! My motor just went out 4 days ago.. was like OH NO!! This is going to cost me! Looked on TH-cam and BAM! Found your video.. Bought it on Amazon.. was here 2 days later.. took 15 mins to replace !
Was extremely easy after watching your video. Thanks again!
Chuck Browne Nice!
What was the part info?
Thank you for the great video! $20 and 20 minutes and the super annoying clicking from under my dash is gone. Really appreciate you posting this!
Your narration and explanations were on point. You were easy to listen to, personable, and I enjoyed your instruction. And if I can't fix this after your tutorial it will be my own fault!
Thanks for the video, I used this video about 5 years ago. Actuator failed again and sure enough the video is still here for reference.
Thanks for the vid! Wife's explorer just started doing this today, glad it's an easy fix!
Great video! I have same clicking noise in center of my 2009 Mustang. Sounds like a cheap part but a nightmare to get to. You make taking glove box off look easy!
Excellent video ... Thanks ! Fixed the annoying noise, replaced the cabin air filter and saved $$. The only (minor) adds I would offer is to mention that the cabin air filter cover opens by pulling bottom tabs toward you, cabin filter air flow direction arrow points down, and that the Limited model has an light connection to be disconnect when pulling out the glove box frame. Again, excellent video and much appreciated!
This video is perfect. I just replaced the actuator and the air filter. I think it took 15 minutes max to do. Thanks again for putting this together....next up is replacing the backup camera and I hope I can find another video just like this one.
Just what the Doctor order thank you. Will fix mine this week.
I have a Fiesta but I am positive this is what my mysterious new sound is.
Thank you for making this video with an example of the sound at the start!
As an avid gamer the walk through video's I've primary watched always start with a bunch of noise and unsolicited information, you sir could teach them how to make a proper video.
great video took 20 min to fix.would have not figured out the clips on bottom of glove box without video thanks a bunch
Thank you so much I appreciate your video I my car is good now keep doing to help people god will bless you
I have the exact same problem with my 2011 Jeep Compass. I took it to 2 shops and they had no idea what it was and looked at me like I was nuts! Guess I will have to show them your video.
Nothing you do is boring... :) Thanks for doing what you do...
Thanks
How’s about a vid for a 2015 f250? Our truck just started making this same noise tonight 🥴. Great vid!
Great video. It would have been nice to see you put those two plastic pins in. Probably elementary, but it is nice to see how much trouble or not someone with experience has replacing them. Great job.
Hey Makuloco! Don't feel bad about the down votes. Those are from dishonest dealerships and repair shops. The dealer wanted $300 to replace the cabin air filter on my 2011 Explorer. Clearly this should take a about half hour in labor to replace plus a $13 cabin filter. Basically, about $100 tops. So the $300 I was quoted is a ripoff. I'm going to replace this actuator (now that I'm experiencing the clicking noise) and the cabin filter myself. I'll cost me about $33 in parts. It sure beats the dealer's price. Many Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video... I was able to fix this problem on my 2011 Explorer in less than 30 min for approx $15. Appreciate you sharing this information!
Matthew Burr
Where did you purchase the actuator from?
I have the same problem with my 2011 Ford explorer. I'm glad I find this.
Thanks for the good video. Made it super easy.
I have issue with 2011 ford, the analog climate control don't work, no light on the LED , the button is not working as much as the A/c can anyone help me out here pls?
Worked exactly as video showed...thanks!
I wonder if you can make a video showing how to replace the actuator behind the cluster without removing the dash. My 2016 Explorer doesn't blow to the footwell or through the main vents and only blows air through the defrost.
The big thanks man Your video was instrumental in me getting this installed correctly
Good morning to the world feel like you think it will help
Greetings, I have the same noise, I changed the part and it still continues, then I did a test with the part disconnected and it still continues, it is in another place but the sound is the same. Thanks
Do you have any instructions for the driver side door actuator? My driver side started to blow cold air even though I had the temp up to 85 on both sides! I have a 2012 Explorer! THX
+Alex Pea I started having the same problem last week. Instructions for the driver side door would be greatly appreciated.
+112488sullivan I would talk to FordTechMakuloco. He's the man with the knowledge about Ford vehicles!
I have intermittent issues of cold air on one side and hot air on the other side. I have been able to clear it by exiting the "Dual Mode" and moving both sides to max, then min temperature several times. I did this while driving so the road vibration may have had a hand in making both sides work properly again.
I tried that Gary but that didn't work. I'm gonna try it again but I'm hoping it's the big actuator instead of the small one!
Great video. I have a 2013 f150 with exact same issue. Is it the same fix? I cannot find info anywhere re a resert door motor for a f150 ???
I have a 2009 Explorer. The clicking sound similar to the one in your video is coming from around where the fuse box is located. Also all four lights flash when the clicking sound can be heard. Clicking stops lights stop flashing. Do I have the same issue your video showed how to fix? Thank you~
Great video, part is provided in the info
Thank you so much for providing this. Easier and quicker than going to the dealership
Thank you for the video, clear and concise, great job!
Thanks for this video, I just replaced my in cabin air filter and this bad part as well. Thanks again!
Nice video. I have a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT. My front passenger seat has stopped working. Do you know if there’s a fuse and it’s location I could look at to see if it needs to be replaced? I know a now motor and mount will cost about $2,000 from the dealership if that’s my only option.
A King Gearhead, thank you.
Thank you for this video!!! The thumping in the dash, after my wife turns the 2009 Ford Taurus on. It thumps after the car starts. There are no thumps after the ignition is turned off. The AC works fine, the heater works fine. I think it's the actuator you mentioned in this video. What is the name of the actuator in this video please? Is it the "surge door motor," as you called it in the beginning? Does this sound like the blend door actuator or the air door actuator, the one you mentioned? Thank you so much!!!
I have a 2015 explorer and have put several actuators in over the years. Mine is now clicking and it sounds like it is coming from the driver side of the dash. I does it when you open a door also which it never did when the blend door actuators went out. Even if the key is not in the ignition and you walk up to the car and open either the front or rear door the clicking happens, do you still think it is the same one that you changed on this video?
Anyone know how to change the drivers side blend door? Mine is now blowing cold air when it should be blowing hot air, passenger side works fine
2017 Ford making this exact noise, but only slightly heard in cabin mostly heard when the hood is up.
Ya know the 99-04 Grand Cherokee had a similar issue with the blend door doing the exact same clicking noise, but if memory serves me correctly the whole dash needed to be removed in order to solve that problem. At least Ford made it easy for even the DIY to handle if the car is out of the factory warrenty.
You just saved me some money! Thanks for the great video.
I have a 2012 ford fiesta. Same noise and location. Is the repair process generally the same as this video? Thanks!
Robert Guerra On yours you just lower the glove box and proceed.
If I’m hearing the same sound in my 2011 Ford Escape, do you think it could be the same issue? I just started hearing this exact clicking the other day, coincidentally the same time the display text on my dash board went out (like where the time is). Not sure if they’d be connected, but it sounds just like this!
A+ Brother.. simple as 1 2 3.. 20 minutes and $20 later.. thanks!!
My 2012 Mustang V6 is doing the same noise.You stated that it is a easy fix on the mustangs,so in was wondering if you can do a quick video or send a link on how its done.
ElJefe7771 There are a few actuators in the same area on the mustang you need to verify which one it is first. I don't have any videos on it yet but once you pull down the glove box you will see they are right there.
My 2014 Ford Fiesta is making this same noise, But only upon start up. Is that a different part then the one you replaced in this video?
all looks great but I am having trouble locating and removing the two white pins that snap out/in at the base of the glove box. you show them coming out but little about the location, and nothing going in . Any suggestions?
+Harry Eden While the glove box is closed either use a needle nose pliers or cat claw and pop them out they just slide out one way.
Do you have an instructional video for the driver's side actuator?
+112488sullivan No sorry
Did you ever fixed the driver side? Thats where im getting my noise from
Excellent video! Exactly the same issue on my 2011 Explorer....One question, what is the exact name of the part so that I can make sure to order the new one before I change it? Is it the Motorcraft YH-1779? It is referred as the Motorcraft YH-1779 Blend Door Actuator Motor on some other sites. Thanks!
It is called the fresh air inlet door motor or as we call them the recirc door motor.
Great video. Is the actuator bad? is that the problem or is there something in the recirc intake? My car makes the exact same sound and I want to know before I have to buy a whole new part .
The teeth break off inside the actuator, a new actuator and you should be all set.
just did my 2016 cabin filter and the tab @ 2:43 has to be trimmed 1/4"(by side cutters) so it can be pushed past the airbag below the hinge. The tab will not move past the corner of the airbag!
I have a 2011 Mustang 6 cyl. Is the part in the same location. I haven't tried to get to it yet, but need to do it soon. The clicking just started. Thank You for your Vids.. You're Awesome!
OK, I lowered the glove box door and it sounded like it was coming from behind the stereo, but it stopped before I could feel anything .There is a black module just behind the glove box with a similar looking device upside down, but it is black, not white.
patrick mcmichael The one dead center looking at you is the recirc door motor yes. same thing just easier.
FordTechMakuloco
Thanks so much for the reply. I was told the the one I need to do is up behind the stereo sideways. Wish I could post a picture. Still looks to be a doable job, maybe 30 minutes or so.
I have a 2014 Explorer limited and want to replace the cabin air filter after some dusty off-roading. I went to remove the white plastic pins at the base of the glove box and am able to remove the left pin, but the right pin tab is blocked by what appears to be the airbag. There isn't any obvious way to slide the pin to the left and remove it. Any ideas?
+Jim McGregor if you have the knee bolster air bag on your you will have to remove that first yes.
+FordTechMakuloco video how to remove it? Thanks
I ended up just cutting off the tab on the clip, I was able to reuse it and it holds perfectly, looking at this video and the direction it's facing it appears mine was installed backwards?
Thank you sir for this 🙏🔥
thank you soooo much!!! Love your videos. Incredibly informative!!!
My explorer has a left and right temp control. The drivers side is always cold. Is there an actuator on the drivers side as well?
thanks for your reply but my problem is I can't find them; are they on the lower lip of door under the dash?
If you look under there you should see the right away where the glove box hinges. The lower sound insulator may be covering them
I hear a noise like that on my 02' explorer xlt when I turn on my hot air on
My wife had a rock hit and crack her windshield. We had someone repair the windshield. Immediately after the repair, this clicking noise started and her radio quit working. Is this a just a coincidence? Can a bad actuator case the radio to not work also?
Our son has a 2008 Escape which is making the same sound, but only when starting the engine. Would this be the same problem? I have asked the mechanic, but they have no idea.
Is there more than one blend door actuator on either side?
I just relaxed this 3 months ago, do I actually have to replace it again to get the clicking to stop?
Great advice. Thanks for posting.
im wondering if the actuator is still the problem if the doors are opened. 2011 ford explorer xlt. i hear it when opening the door after unlocking
+Kevin Nguyen pull the glove box down to verify you can put your hand on it and feel the popping this is when the recite door goes to closed so it makes sense.
How about F150? I have the same issue my f150 2013. Do you have any video?
You called this motor a "reserp" motor. Is that the same as a door blend actuator motor?
Recirc motor or recirculation motor no it is not the same as a temp blend actuator.
My lincoln mkx is doing the same....is it the same procedure
I know the noise come from, it from glove box it has a mouse in it
Hi, I love your videos but i have a question! We have a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited, came with only 1 keyless key. We now have a second keyless key but it is not programmed is there a way i can program it myself without having to go to the dealership with 4 kids money is tight... Thanks for all your help!!!
Vanessa Stricklin You can only program the key yourself if you have two keys programmed already, otherwise you must goto the dealer sorry.
Ok great thank you for the response.
Do you know what part the audio control module is and where it’s located?
I have the same noise in my ford fiesta. Will it hurt if i wait a few days to get it fixed?
No
I was trying to replace my cabin air filter but the right side clip is stuck & can't even move it. Any suggestions? Thanks
My vent only stays on defrost regardless if I switch to dash or floor vent. ImWhich actuator controls this mechanism? And how would I get to it?
Hi,
What's book time on this repair? I'm doing one tomorrow and was wondering what to charge. Thanks!
+TheBurnout not much maybe 0.7
is the actuator location similar on a ford fiesta 2014?
My 09 explorer was clicking and this was a different sound i notice the driver / passenger thermostat was on hot and once switched to cold it automatically stopped
Will this drain the battery until its fixed?
Can you give me a part number for that on a 2013 explorer???? Please
How do we remove that black box to the left.
Great video, well done!
How do you which one is damage???
How do you put those hinges back in?
Thank you very much for that video
I changed the actuator but I'm still getting cold air on the passenger side any ideas?
Is anything else can make that click sound i did change motor like year ago. My sounds only when I turn car on.
Is same amount of disassembly required for normal replacement of the cabin air filter?
For that you can simply remove dampener cable drop the glove box down and then access the cabin air filter door.
That's good to hear. I think your videos are very well done. As a DIYer I look at a lot of them and yours are some of the best I've seen.
Thanks!
Please make a video on how to remove the cup holder on the 2015 ford explorer thank you
You just pull off the large side trim panels on the sides of the console no screws and then lift up on the cup holder trim area all one piece.
Thank you one more question after marke led light can affect the function of the other lights and also can I hook led lights transmission indicator gear changer
I am not following you want to hook up aftermarket led light and tie into the factory system for power?
Also, What is the part number for the actuator that you replaced?
They vary by model and date breaks the parts dept at your local ford dealer can tell you the correct one with your vin.
The heater is not working on passenger side this its gonna help to vent blow hot air again please revert thanks
My 2014 Explorer sport sounds the same only when I start the ignition you think same issue.
this happens in my 2011 ford v6 mustang. I have been wondering what the sound meant. the evaporator in my air conditioning system was replaced by the ford dealership under warranty, and shortly after like less than two months this started happening. so I thought that exact part was failing. is there some cause and effect here, they didnt do something right and this part failed on me? it is still under warranty and taking it back to them next week, this knocking has been going on for about 6 months now. been lazy to take it over to ford.
izel longoria Buy the part and do it yourself it is so easy on the mustang. Lower the glove box and its is right there 30 second job. If I was in the area I would come do it myself for free.
I have seen a video to change the other actuator on the left. Is it possible I am focusing on the wrong one?
Where is the video
Total pro. Thanks.
I have a 2007 Ford Expedition that is making this noise. wow maybe now i can take it apart and fix it . LOL I am only 72 years old but I have fixed a lot of things in my life . LOL We just did a replacement Alternator and battery . how do i fix the cd player o r how do we get to it to replace it . where is the video
please guys help me with my Ford 2002 explorer It's a gas blow back airsoft handgunhaving problem in reverse some time goog some time no reverse and some banging sound when changing from N to D.please please