You are the MAN! Spot on diagnosis. Spot on procedure. It took 10 minutes to access and get out. Ordered the part on Amazon and will be here in a couple days. Manually moved the door to allow overhead flow and now have cool air from above until then. All of your videos have been super helpful, so THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to repair the Rear HVAC Actuator. Awesome Mechanic.

My husband and I love your videos. We've saved so much time and money on repairs because your videos are so thorough. After replacing our sway bar linkages and a worn out wheel hub, I realized I should check if you had a video about the rear air distributor click. I had already disconnected power to the actuator to get the sound to stop. I just figured the problem was much more involved than just replacing the actuator. I was totally wrong. Thank you!

Hey Ford Tech. I did this today and it worked like a champ! Now my 2 kiddos arent sweating in this 100 degree TX heat. Thnk you, was fairly easy and I am a woman :) They had the part for 49 at Oreilly up the street. Thnk again...

Makuloco - thanks for creating this video. I had the same issue with my 2003 Ford Expedition. Your clear instructions and video gave me the confidence needed to try this repair myself. I ordered the part from Amazon and installed it within 15 minutes with no issues. It now works great and I know I saved lots of $$$ if I had taken it to the Ford dealer. Thanks again!!

Great video. I have a 2007 Ford Expedition and as demonstrated in your video it was a very easy job. I replaced both actuators both were the same type/model actuator YH-1743 with cross output shaft. First time doing this and took me about a little over an hour to complete the job.

Really nice to find someone as concise and articulate as you. This fix for my 2003 Expedition was as short and sweet as I could have hoped for. I'm anxious to see all your videos.

Great video. Very easy to do and you saved me a lot of money because I didn't have to take it to the mechanic to get it diagnosed and fixed. Thank you.

I had to replace both temp control and roof / floor control on mine. This video got me through it with no problems.

Just bought a 2004 Ford Expedition. Found your channel. Thanks for the videos. I'm sure I will be referencing your channel as I need to repair things. This was one of my issues. Great tips.

Now that was the video I was looking for THANK YOU! I was tired of air conditioning the rear floor. All plastic junk, just like the teeth on the adjustable pedals that break and the blend door actuator. Planned obsolescence GRRRRRRR

I changed mine because it was clicking (05 Expedition E.B.). I pulled the old one off to check before changing and had problems finding a spot where it would match the shaft to the bolt holes. Most of the time when I pushed the shaft in, it would have the case of the actuator shifted. When I installed the new one( a dorman actuator that was just slightly different enough that no parts changed to the original one) it did the same thing. I ended up having to open it up and re-clock the shaft on the next gear so it would all fit. I thought that was better than forcing it to align. It was actually pretty far off. It all works now and seems to open full each way. Thanks for the great videos.

Thanks you, again! Replaced mine on my 2004 Expedition. I have no clue how much I saved, but I'm sure it was more than I wanted to spend. Great video.

Thanks for tHe video! The guy I bought my 2005 Eddie Bauer said the sound was the AC unit needed a spring. I learned it was more than a spring and what I need to get and how to fix it. Awesome job! Thanks!

Great video. I lived with the clicking for a year then it finally broke on the floor mode. I never dove into fixing it as I didn't want to remove the panel. With your video I removed the actuator case moved the door to roof mode, wedged a broken drill bit to hold it open and replaced the case cover. Left it unplugged and a total fix for me as I only wanted air to come out the roof vent. Cost $0 and time 15 minutes.

I used this video to remove, "rebuild" and reinstall the actuator on my 2003 Expedition XLT. Mine had the D-shaped shaft, so to avoid a parts mix-up, I just swapped out the smallest gear inside the actuator; half the teeth had been stripped. My smallest gear was nearly identical to what this video shows at 6:00 I got the replacement gear on Amazon for $20. Going strong 1 month later. Thanks FordTechMakuloco and BlendDoor.

Problem solved, rear air service is working now. Thanks so much brother!!

Followed your how to step by step and was able to fix the rear ac blend door on a 2011 Expedition. Couldn’t get to a Ford dealer but was able pick up the part at Napa. Thanks.

Awesome video. Such an easy fix. No more clicking. Thanks for posting!

Thank you, thank you and thank you... If I can do this anyone can... I watched this video for a month trying to decide if I should do it or just let the shop do it... I was able to replace both temperature blend door and this one the air distribution actuator... It took about 3 hours and the hardest part was getting the new one to line up..and everything together cost roughly $100... Thanks so much... P. S. And I didn't break my gel nails 💅

Excellent video...thankyou I'm a lady that likes to save money and try to do repairs myself and this was spot on!!

Thanks to your video I changed the blend door, and the hot to cold modules

Thank you very much. Just changed and fixed my ‘04 Expedition. 👍👍👍

Thank you for sharing! We picked up an 03 Expedition today and the seller told us about the blend door issue, I knew it wouldn't be a problem to replace but your video made it easier after realizing which one handled temp and which one handled roof/floor blending. Thanks again!

Great video with easy to follow steps. Unfortunately, I've had to do this repair three times as of today in the nearly 16 years I've owned my 2003 Ford Expedition.

Great job! Concise and the video was great. Keep up the good work.

Dude - You are awesome... I did both the front and rear blend doors NO PROBLEM due to your video! Just order the Distribution Actuator. Keep it up.!

My brother I save a lot money with you videos thanks for everything God bless you

Thanks for helping me out your videos are great. Both of my 2 units were bad and the little gear was sripped. I put both in my expedition. And it’s know amazing. Thanks for your knowledge.

Thank you so much. Step by step video instructions made this look easy and it was. Saved appx. $124.00 the dealership wanted to diagnose the possible problem. Thanks again

Thank you for the instructions and guidance>>>very detailed, and everything works like a charm!

Used this video to replace both the temperature blend actuator and air distribution actuator for 2005 EB Expedition. Only took about 30-40 minutes and about $80 worth of parts. Spend the money on the wrench, trust me. Great video, thanks!

Thank you. Great video. My problem with my expedition was solved. Thanks again

Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge

Thanks! Easy fix and saved a ton. Well done video!

Yeah I got it thank you very much. Its very helpful.

hey this is great ! I made this repair with the help of your awesomely explained directions. thanks so much. .. oh by the way im off to your next video as I have to replace the front door blend actuator .. thanks again

Thanks for the great info!!! Saved me a lot of time!!

Thanks for the video. I am actually going to the junkyard and going to pull some gears from the older expeditions. I heard they were the same sizes (2nd gens are rare in NJ/PA junkyards). Nice channel! We know Fords always need fixing ;)

Very good tutorial. You do a great job explaining everything and showing everything. I subscribed. 👍

Thanks brother for the video. I fixed our truck today.

Thanks, my exact problem. My 2006 Expedition Eddie Bauer edition took the YH-1743 with the cross shaped shaft.

Freaking love this channel! Good stuff

Your awesome bro thanks for your time and help! God bless

AWESOME great job. thanks for the info. God bless

MIND BLOWS GOOD IN MY 02 FORD EXPEDITION.THE PROBLEM IS WHERE DO I ADD FREON FOR THE REAR A.C TO BLOW INSIDE OF TRUCK?

thank you so much( so much insight)

Thank you. Learning a lot.

thank you that really help me.

Thank you brother for that video. I have that problem. I need to do this

Subscribed. Thank you for saving me money

Thank you for sharing!!!!

good job man thanks !!!

Thankyou very much, very good your video

I was looking up some other information and came across this one. This is great, it saved me a bunch of headache and troubleshooting for our 2006 Expedition. Keep up the good work.

These are excellent tutorials, thank you! Question....RockAuto has bend door actuators but it looks like there are several choices. Are the belnd door actuators all the same (front and rear) if they are all cross shaft or D shaft?

Thanks for the info.

smart work

That looks easy bro thanks

thank you, thank You, Thank You

Great info

Thank you very much. Very precise. In this video, this actuator is for the ceiling. Right? And in the first video that was for the floor?

FordTechMakuloco This expedition has A/C orifice tube, mine is 2003 I would like to know if it has an orifice tube or only has expansion valve. Or both. Thanks...Good Job

Good video

I have the clicking sound in my 2003 navigator when I turn rear a/c blower on. I'm assuming this would also be the same fix?...fyi, absolutely love your videos!

Thanks for the video ... My 2007 is needing one of the actuator replaced again and I dont know which one it is yet. I already had one replaced by the dealer years ago I just don't think it's worth $300.00 to have them replace it again ..

Great vid! Do you know where this unit is on a 2003 Ford Excursion?

Thank you for this video! I have a question about the a slightly different problem that I can't seem to find an answer to on KZfaq and am hoping you might be able to help. My 2006 Expedition with Manual A/C controls has defaulted to the Defrost setting and only blows out of those vents no matter what position I put it in. Some vids show the vacuum actuators behind the glove box but behind mine is a huge black box that is bolted shut and not sure how to begin looking for the problem. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide! Your channel ROCKS! C.

So great video, since I was in, I replaced both units. Clicking has stopped, door moved back and forth with the old lever. After market didn't fit, filed it down, got it in. Now to test, the blower works great, bit when moved from up above to floor, the door doesn't open and close, stays coming out of the ceiling. The door moved back and forth with ease, but now its not working. Any ideas??

Thought I was on the right track For my 03 explorer but now getting confused with various part numbers. Mine is clicking when AC is turned all the way cold. What's the part I need for explorer AC? Thx man, your the best!

Thank you for this video. I was able to get the new one and install it but still clicking.

Hi I have 12 ford flex my air not come out at all at second seat and third seat, But my front air come out nice and strong . Do you know it have second air blower at the rear ? thank you

Do you have a video on changing the actuator on a 04 explorer?

I have a 99 ford expedition how you get to the front HVAC air distribution actuator clicking fix. help me plz

Thank you for this video, its awesome, I had that clicking noise as well and with your video I purchased the item and did it my self, Thank you once again, but now do you have one on replacing a passenger mirror, the hole unit??

FYI, same exact with 2004 Lincoln Navigator.

Excellent video. Easy to follow and thorough. We are taking the car on a short trip. For now, I disconnected the molex supplying power to the actuator. AC continues to blow through the ceiling vents, which is fine for us. What will happen if we do not replace this upper actuator? (The lower actuator is working fine as far as we can tell). Will we just lose the ability to switch from ceiling to floor vent? Or will it affect the heat when the weather turns cold?

I have a 2009 expedition... Is it the same thing for it? The rear and the front passenger is only blowing cold air and I can hear the rear clicking

Hi! I have the clicking noise but on my 02 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer . No idea on how to get in there. Mechanic said it's a/c open doors. Now I watch ur video and I'm doubting.

If you ordered the wrong one could you just replace the shaft if its not damaged and everything else is the same?

Hi..make a video showing how to remove ford explorer 2002 suction &discharge assembly

Would this help if the rear A/C doesn't get hot. It just continue to blow ice cold air when I switch it over.

Hi, there. I have a 06 Ford Explorer with the rear ac stuck on floor.... Is the actuator the problem ?

had none of the rear actuators working got new ones and realizing they dont get power any advice on where to look

i have a 2008 Expedition and the rear glass and mirrors are not working do you have a video on that.

hi,there good vids help at lot , my vent behind driver side and passenger don't work that actuactor will fix my problem?

I have that same clicking noise in my 1998 Ford expedition xlt but that noise is coming from the middle arm rest compartment anyone might know if this video is talking about the same thing I hear the clicking sound with the ac/heat off

I have a weird occasional hissing from the rear with the ac on. Any thoughts

Hello! I have recently purchased an 04 Expedition and I am having a couple of HVAC problems. The first is that the A/C and Heat in the seats does not appear to work. I am confused as to which fuse would cause this or if it would be another problem. My other problem is that the rear blower does not work at all. It worked when for a short amount of time and then would only occasionally work and now it does not work at all. It does not matter if it is set to the roof vents or the lower vents. I have tried it on both heat and cool and on all fan speeds and there is still nothing. I have noticed however that there is that "A/C sound" I don't know how else to describe it as I am not very familiar with HVAC or auto repairs but that is like the hissing sound that any air conditioner makes. I would greatly appreciate any help you could give me. Thank you in advance!

I have a 97 expedition when I turn on the ac just blow cold air on the front but hot on the rear any suggestions??

I have a 03 Lincoln Aviator will this work just the same?

I changed the bottom one now time to change the top

Is there a difference between mode actuator and a HVAC Temp Blend actuator?

what about Ford Explorer 2006 is that will same problem? it has problem ac cold not working in 2nd/ 3rd row seats.. Please

Hey there sr I have a 04 navigator that is stuck in defrost and side window mode but no front face air or heat and recerculation won't engaged either.believe it may be vacuum leak.patched some lines that broke off but can't be sure if there in right order with check valves .I didn't take a pic of the lines before putting back for i had to go to parts store.can u help with a pic of the lines and connections along the firewall and to intake line and by the battery.i would much appreciate it . thanks .

Hey mine blow air nicely on my Expedition it's just not blowing cold air (A.C.) like up front. Up Front nice & cold 🥶 but the kids are sweating 😓in the back.. is that my problem too ?? Thnk you!!!

is it the same way in 2012 model

Do u know the part number for 2010 expedition is it the same

Hi Makuloco My name is Dave I enjoy watching all your videos I have a question about a Mazda6 2005, I understand that in the year 2005 Mazda was made and owned by Ford. The problem I'm having when I take off I don't care how hard or how easy when it shifts into second gear it jerks really hard I'm even afraid it's going to break my motor mounts eventually. If you have any idea what's causing that I would really appreciate it thank you Dave

Is this a problem on the Ford Excursions too? I think ive heard clicking before but not all the time