tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post7110640781592472330..comments2023-02-23T06:13:26.079-06:00Comments on Living in the light: My first technical postUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-44203587618656045242018-03-17T03:47:52.275-05:002018-03-17T03:47:52.275-05:00great stuff bro problem solved you'r a pro.great stuff bro problem solved you'r a pro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-9218038800415325472017-08-11T23:30:49.341-05:002017-08-11T23:30:49.341-05:00I want to thank you for your excellent pictures an...I want to thank you for your excellent pictures and instructions on how to change out the actuator on my Ford Explorer. I was able to get the job done by following your instructions and this is coming from a 68 year old Grandma. I especially was glad you had a list of the specific tools that I would need to get the part out easily. I did have to purchase a couple of tools but they sure got the job done quickly and easily. Now I don't have to listen to that insane clicking all the time. Thanks so much!Elaine M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-71368463351737301452017-02-20T21:01:43.276-06:002017-02-20T21:01:43.276-06:00Can't thank you enough.Sorry you may have foun...Can't thank you enough.Sorry you may have found out the hard way but am grateful for you sharing this info.Absolutely am grateful & you should definitely be commended as a do it yourself.Once again thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06934050965583362756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-91937408791933635372017-02-19T19:10:07.215-06:002017-02-19T19:10:07.215-06:00Unfortunately Rob, its not just Ford that has thes...Unfortunately Rob, its not just Ford that has these actuator issues. GM Trucks and SUVs, Toyota and Lexus cars and SUVs etc all suffer from these failures. Car companies these days just screw things together. They design, buy and put together the majority of the vehicle. With the exception of the engine main components, and even then, many parts are co-developed. redassaggie00https://www.blogger.com/profile/09311491916585488341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-62490866456978896742017-02-19T06:59:22.841-06:002017-02-19T06:59:22.841-06:00Thanks for the response. I ended up ordering 2 gea...Thanks for the response. I ended up ordering 2 gears from BlendDoor. I am going to put them in today. Hope that was the right choice. I would love to hear from any of the previous posters about how their choice in parts held up. Aside from that, I am always amazed when a manufacturer lets a problem like this go on for years without updating a part. I see a lot of posts from people with Explorer models going back to 2002. Mine is 8 years later and it's just amazing that the same part is still causing problems and at $500 to fix at the dealer, it's not a minor annoyance. The same part is apparently failing as far back as 1990 on other models according to BlendDoor's listing.Rob Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-55016078893626879932017-02-16T19:52:28.122-06:002017-02-16T19:52:28.122-06:00Hi Rob,
We sold the explorer in 2011 to a friend,...Hi Rob,<br /><br />We sold the explorer in 2011 to a friend, and to my last knowledge the repair has held up well.<br /><br />Dorman apparently also makes replacement actuators now as well.redassaggie00https://www.blogger.com/profile/09311491916585488341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-27879142769680523932017-02-14T04:52:45.625-06:002017-02-14T04:52:45.625-06:00Thank you for posting this. I have a 2010 Explorer...Thank you for posting this. I have a 2010 Explorer and just found that the rear air diverter actuator is clicking. First decision that I have to make is if I want to use my ESP warranty. Don't know if it will be covered and there is a $100 deductible so I am leaning toward doing it myself. <br />My issue with the DIY option is what replacement to use. I will most likely replace the blend door actuator also while it is apart. There is the aftermarket part of which I have seen at least 3 brands so there is the quality issue there. There is the Ford part which isn't that much more money but did they update it or will it fail again? Then there is a website called blendDoor that sells just the gear that breaks for $$20(Blend Door Actuator Gear Rebuild Kit (Fits Ford Lincoln Mercury 1990-2012) ).<br />I'd like to buy 2 gears and change them both.<br />Sorry for the long story but it looks like it's been a while since you all have done the repair, how did you choice of parts hold up? Any other input on the quality issue that I am facing? Thanks!Rob Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-89142686093084785142016-03-20T10:17:29.750-05:002016-03-20T10:17:29.750-05:00Outstanding post with great pictures. This really ...Outstanding post with great pictures. This really prepared me well for the task. I have an '02 Mountaineer. The aft actuator was bad but I also replaced the forward actuator as well since I had it apart. Ford refers to the rear A/C system as the Auxiliary A/C External Components (with AUX OVERHEAD HEATER AND A/C). I ordered Dorman Actuators from Walmart online and picked them up at my local store. Both actuators cost me $65 plus tax. Local Ford dealership told me that usually it's the Temperature Control Air Door Actuator (the actuator closest to the rear of the vehicle) that goes bad. Dorman # 604-202 with D shaped shaft $31.30 The other actuator, that is mounted closest to the front of the vehicle is called the Rear Air Distribution Control Actuator. It sends air to the ceiling or floor of the vehicle. Dorman # 604-213 with cross shaped shaft. Actuators are the same exact price on Amazon also. These part numbers mentioned were for my particular vehicle so you need to really check for fitment on your particular vehicle because some are different part numbers. Thanks again for a great write up!!Bob H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-30981742678820613872016-03-12T20:02:03.289-06:002016-03-12T20:02:03.289-06:00Another Ford owner wants to thank you for your pos...Another Ford owner wants to thank you for your post. Excellent descriptions and pictures made the process a lot easier.<br />Thank you!DBoonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896335638927347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-21910626621698293942014-07-15T19:43:24.384-05:002014-07-15T19:43:24.384-05:00Thank you so much, very well documented and saved ...Thank you so much, very well documented and saved me over $300 by doing it myself. If you had a paypal account link here I'd make a donation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-56411560462863336372014-06-20T12:12:31.880-05:002014-06-20T12:12:31.880-05:00Thanks for the post!
It prepared me for the task ...Thanks for the post!<br /><br />It prepared me for the task in hand!<br /><br />Just a nugget of info for others <br />I have an 2004 Explorer EB. <br /><br />Upon opening up the side, and sliding out the blower assembly, it turned out to be the actuator closest to the rear of the vehicle that was clunking. <br /><br />This is the blend door actuator, the other actuator (closest to the front of the vehicle) is the 'Mode' actuator (i.e. Air to the feet or air to the roof vents)<br /><br />The part cost me $101 from the Ford Dealership (Charlotte NC) <br /><br />Thanks again for the great posting and pictures!<br /><br />G.M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-5658522776484428372014-04-04T14:47:06.360-05:002014-04-04T14:47:06.360-05:00Thanks for the detailed post! Just finished repla...Thanks for the detailed post! Just finished replacing both motors on my '05 Explorer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-22906307620510506792013-09-02T13:37:09.958-05:002013-09-02T13:37:09.958-05:00Great article. I did not find this until I had th...Great article. I did not find this until I had the plastic panels off and was not sure where to go from there. The pictures showed where to find the motors.<br /><br />On my 2004 XLT, 3 seat, there was no 13mm nut and was 10mm.<br /><br />Thanks JoeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129900073695234720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-6168359190339913612013-07-11T20:20:35.684-05:002013-07-11T20:20:35.684-05:00Actually, all dual air 02-11 Explorers have two ac...Actually, all dual air 02-11 Explorers have two actuators back in the rear.<br /><br />My instructions probably should have been a little clearer, but I do state "isolate the noise" because there are two.<br /><br />Glad you got it fixed!redassaggie00https://www.blogger.com/profile/09311491916585488341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-9125807130137136352013-07-04T15:04:19.485-05:002013-07-04T15:04:19.485-05:00I just wanted to thank redassaggie00 for posting t...I just wanted to thank redassaggie00 for posting this awesome walkthrough. I was able to complete this job on my '03 Mountaineer by myself in about 3hrs and I am not very mechanically inclined. The dealership I took it to wanted to charge me ~$550 to do the job, on top of the $50 they charged just to listen to the noise. *Good grief!*<br /><br />One thing I learned that wasn't mentioned in this tutorial is that at least on my Mountaineer, there are two of these blend door actuators right next to each other. So far as I could tell the only difference between the two is a small difference in how the piece that turns is keyed. I ordered the part off the internet for ~$50. Of course when I finally got everything torn apart, it turned out that it was the other part that was clicking. Fortunately for me, O'Reilly had the part in stock for about the same price as what I paid for the first one. I ended up replacing both and have had been enjoying the sound of cool air blowing and nothing more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-32991343965820479132013-06-20T02:37:36.183-05:002013-06-20T02:37:36.183-05:00This was a great explanation of (how to) you shou...This was a great explanation of (how to) you should do a video on this ...that panel with the third row is such a pain in the ... it seams that these explorers have alot in common...I have heard of 5 where I live that have the same problems...another which besides transmission...but more Iimportantly...a crack in the coil spring straight through . I was at a shop. And actually seen 3 explorers come in with crack in same place..so keep your eyes peeled..dont forget get that video up..I may attempt fixing my clicking noise with a more step by step video..I am the one that forgets after taking sonethibg appart lol...thank you ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290818982053485796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-60846599117372753902013-06-17T06:45:07.571-05:002013-06-17T06:45:07.571-05:00Hi Ladies and Gents, Photos are back up. My photo...Hi Ladies and Gents, Photos are back up. My photo hosting company almost went belly up after the hurricane and lost a bunch of pics on their server. Its back up and running now.<br /><br />Check it out!redassaggie00noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-24835349542547037462013-05-25T06:56:36.648-05:002013-05-25T06:56:36.648-05:00I came across this and thought - hooray! Then I w...I came across this and thought - hooray! Then I went to the comment and none of the pictures came up. Did they get removed?Brian Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136741991948734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-41302354909945245732013-05-21T12:08:48.061-05:002013-05-21T12:08:48.061-05:00Hello! thanks for the post. My 2002 Explorer is do...Hello! thanks for the post. My 2002 Explorer is doing that sound and I am planning to work on it, but I cannot see the pictures, can you send me those to my email. moymarquez@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks!Moy Marquez IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740689039742183066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-7017297178487768122013-04-28T04:48:42.220-05:002013-04-28T04:48:42.220-05:00For some reason I am not able to view the pictures...For some reason I am not able to view the pictures, I have also tried different browsers. Is anyone having a problem? It would be nice to view the photos before I pull my car apart.<br />thanks<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-72542555494721362252013-04-13T16:40:33.122-05:002013-04-13T16:40:33.122-05:00Pics are not linking to your blog - any way to get...Pics are not linking to your blog - any way to get them back (would love to see the pics before undertaking this job on my '03 Explorer)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-5005424483445727652013-04-08T20:37:16.941-05:002013-04-08T20:37:16.941-05:00I'm having the same problem described here and...I'm having the same problem described here and the pictorial is just what I need. The pictures don't seem to be loading up though. Anyway you could check the links or re-post?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339582096833763490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-19133748013695235612013-04-08T20:35:19.152-05:002013-04-08T20:35:19.152-05:00I'm having this exact same problem. This tutor...I'm having this exact same problem. This tutorial is just what I'm looking for, only problem is the pictures won't load. Can you please repost?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339582096833763490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-52464364377077876352013-03-06T19:18:13.790-06:002013-03-06T19:18:13.790-06:00This DIY guide is exactly what I'm looking for...This DIY guide is exactly what I'm looking for, but for some reason the pictures aren't loading. Did you take them down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700839985761363082.post-8494070847389340882013-01-02T23:56:50.301-06:002013-01-02T23:56:50.301-06:00What happened to the pictures? I'm about to g...What happened to the pictures? I'm about to give this a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com