Ford Ranger Blend Door Actuator Removal

Replaced blend door actuator today my truck had the same problem when i bought it.

Ford ranger blend door actuator removal.

Blend door actuator 1998 ford ranger heat comes out the vent all the time even when u turn the heat off. When i have done this job on a ranger of this. There are two motor attachment schemes used on ford. Hvac blend door actuator for 2002 2004 ford expedition 2001 2005 ford explorer sport trac 1995 2002 ford explorer 1998 2011 ford f 100 ranger 2002 2005 lincoln navigator replaces 604 202 f5tz19e616 4 3 out of 5 stars 58.

These clips can be brittle and break so be gentle. Got an accuator from the j y fixed it for 20 bucks. A c air door actuator heater blend door levers for ford expedition explorer ranger lincoln navigator mercury mountaineer hvac blend door actuator for 2002 2004 ford expedition 2001 2005 ford explorer sport trac 1995 2002 ford explorer 1998 2011 ford f 100 ranger 2002 2005 lincoln navigator replaces 604 202 f5tz19e616. Guy selling it had been quoted that fixing the heat mine was stuck on cold air would cost around a grand so he knocked that off the selling price.

You can access the actuator motor by fully opening the glove box squeeze the sides of the box and pull out. The blend door hangs on a vertical axis so turning a sharp corner or fiddling with the fan speed can swing the door into the hot or cold position randomly. The picture of two blend doors shows the two most common fail modes. Once released gently pull down on the wiring connector and remove it from the blend door actuator.

I even turn the knobe over to cold and still feel hot air i put a rag in the vents in the floor because the heat was burning my feet lol please help. Begin by using a small screwdriver to release the wiring safety clip on the harness for the actuator. 1998 ford ranger blend door actuator. The older models used screws mounting the motor directly to the plenum box.

The motor will just pop out. Inspect the connector for rust or corrosion and clean as needed. The motor is removed by prying up first on the front of the motor and when the front connector releases pry up on the back connector directly under and behind the white electrical connector.