How To Access Heat or AC Actuator Blend Door on 2002 F150 Without Removing Dash

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0:00 - 2002 Ford F150 Intro
0:13 - Heat Is Not Working Properly
0:37 - How To Get At It Without Removing The Dash
2:32 - First Look At The Blend Door
3:34 - Testing The Blend Door
4:27 - Location Of The Actuator
5:29 - Diagnosing If Door Or Actuator
6:09 - Sealing The Access
6:37 - SUBSCRIBE!!!

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@AllGoodOutside 2 ай бұрын

I doubt anyone will read this comment but another common issue is the vacuum lines that you can see running from the passenger side near the firewall in the engine compartment, I know in my case those lines were crumbling to pieces on a 2000 Ford F-150 and this was in combination with the actuator door issue so hopefully if anybody reads this they can also check those vacuum lines.

@faniaandaya5571 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching several videos on fixing this issue as well so I’m hoping to be able to inspect my truck in the morning. If it is the hoses by the firewall what hose would I order to replace it? I saw a different video where they use a T of some sort to fix if but didn’t give a name or link to finding a part. Thanks in advance

@johnplauche8139 29 күн бұрын

Dude, your comment got me to relook at my 2002 Ford F150 and I found a small broken vacuum tube and repaired it and voila, AC blower air is coming thru the front vents again. This is after I had a number of mechanics tell me it was an actuator problem and hundreds of dollars to repair. So thanks for your comment!

@AllGoodOutside 29 күн бұрын

@@johnplauche8139 right on! That's awesome brother, very cool that my comment was able to help

@AllGoodOutside 29 күн бұрын

@@faniaandaya5571 the vacuum lines or the tubing is definitely not a hard to get item and any of the auto parts stores near you will definitely have what you would need to replace any lines that may have broken with age like mine did. The plastic T that you may have seen I think is a piece that splits the line off to another area and seems to only be on the F150s that have 4 wheel drive. I would definitely recommend to go down and talk to someone at o'reilly's or any auto parts store and they will be able to not only gets you the vacuum line tubing and connectors but they should be able to show you exactly where the vacuum lines go through the firewall right near the battery

@donald6235 29 күн бұрын

@@AllGoodOutsideHow to you access the vacuum line that goes through the firewall?

@oshaughnessygaragedoors4036 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, the fact that you immediately said 97-03 are all the same just made you leap frog every other chanel in knowledge. Everyone goes on and on and might mention a vital piece of info like 15 min in. That info has a broski searching all around for a specific video when you just hit the nail on the head. I haven't event watched the whole video yet, but now I can't wait. Thx braw!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@brandiveh 2 жыл бұрын

True, yeah he did a huge favor

@robertozuniga6997 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandiveh L

@markbrady1323 2 жыл бұрын

Solid video. Nice to see younger men actually fixing shit not just complaining or making stupid tic toc videos. Keep up the good work great vid once again !

@catliftresearch 4 жыл бұрын

The blend door that you want is Dorman part# 902-220. It has the metal base that sits on the actuator and is considered the permanent fix. I like what you did only making two cuts. Glad I caught your video, Thanks!

@jonimarines6931 8 ай бұрын

Awesome camera angles and step by step directions

@daniellucero6665 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this today and it worked 100%. My truck was stuck throwing either or but today I followed your steps and by the end I had my AC working like brand new. Thank you for your in depth videos not just in this repair but in electrical applications as well. Best of wishes and keep up the good work

@donkim3493 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to uninstall the actuator to get the door installed?

@keithturbin6768 5 жыл бұрын

thanks, thought it was heater core, but discovered heat will blow as hot as it's suppose to if put on 4 upper(ac) vents, you saved me tons of time, cash, and cussing and throwing tools.

@BigN_Ridez 2 жыл бұрын

Son's truck is 2000 having AC problem. Was told it was that door. You just saved me a ton. Thank you

@gunslinger72455 Жыл бұрын

Well done kid and very well done strait to the point and dead on point and extremely well explained pls keep on with more man your a natural 👊😎🤘

@bheckart 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 F150 XL, V6. My heat has not worked for two years. I followed your very helpful video on inspecting my blend door. My door also worked properly, ruling this out as being my problem. The next thing I did was disconnect my heater hoses from the engine, I hooked a water hose up to one hose and ran water through the heater core discharging the water on the ground. I then hooked the water hose to the other heater hose and ran water through in the other direction, alternated this process a couple of times, reconnected heater hoses, topped off coolant level, started truck, turned heat on, when engine warmed up I had nice hot air blowing out of the vents. I hope this helps someone stay warm.

@dddddd2100 3 жыл бұрын

My Son's 2002 f150 5.4, we made the cut, inspected blend door all good there,new blend door actuator, new thermostat and coolant flush, heater core flushed, proper coolant level, burped in case of air in the system, flow restrictor removed from inlet heater hose, both heater hoses hot and near the same temp where going into the firewall. Heat is medium warm when set all the way on hot, it used to get hot but doesn't now but it will get warmer with higher engine RPM, could it be that the water pump impeller is worn down and not circulating the coolant like it should? anyone? Thanks

@atrite5335 2 жыл бұрын

@@dddddd2100 hey dude that flow restrictor slows that water down so it stays warmer when it's in the system put that back in there or just deal with the cooler air

@johnbrooks7144 2 жыл бұрын

@@dddddd2100 Heater cores are the cooling system filter. If car manufacturers were serious about reliability, they would install filters or at least screens before the heater core and before the radiator. But as designed, every particle of rust or RTV or gasket fragments that can get into the cooling system will plug the heater core and the radiator. Backflush the heater core - coolant goes in from the water pump side and out the intake manifold side. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine and using a water hose, run water in a reverse flow to force out the particles plugging your core. Alternate flow direction a few times to loosen the particles that are have been stuck hard in the core for years.

@davidstewart1470 5 ай бұрын

@bheckart We have the exact same truck. I have 199k on her. Same issue. No heat for 3 yrs bc I didn't wanna deal with dash. I'm trying his fix and yours. I'll keep it posted and would love to discuss other repairs you may have done. I just did a head gasket... Whew!

@rudyalan2440 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on explaining the fix. You were concise and to the point!!!!!! No jibber jabber talk.

@keithruff4417 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Just what I was looking for to try and solve the problem with my truck! I will come back again when necessary.

@timmclaughlin2316 5 жыл бұрын

Your awesome Dude! I’m gonna go fix my heat!

@forkshootertb96 5 жыл бұрын

Very good job explaining the solution. Thanks. This will save me a lot of time and money.

@luanayounge1277 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm educating myself after paying way too much for labor and unnecessary parts. AC didn't work. So here I am 😊

@kiffenRocksWell 5 ай бұрын

I have been avoiding fixing my heat because I don't want to take my dash apart. I'm glad I came across your video and will be attempting this. But I'm going to check that motor first! I will give an update after I have finished my repair.

@sagg415 Жыл бұрын

In trucks that age and model, issues can also stem from a bad head unit, which would not let my air change from defrost to vent 100$ from Amazon, it can also be a heater core blockage which was my case the second time I had issues, which was a costly fix because it couldnt be blown out, and now this issue which is an awesome find to be able to get to it without the dash removal! Good job!

@jackwages9658 3 жыл бұрын

This man is an absolute genius! I only wish I had watched this video before taking the dash out to replace my heater core.

@cking4giveness337 2 жыл бұрын

For heater core Dash has to come out , blend door is different story.

@dennislevaughn8661 2 жыл бұрын

For him to be so young, he has put the season guy to shame.

@LeviLloyd74 Жыл бұрын

@@cking4giveness337 yes. Unfortunately for a lot of these people they won’t understand that even if you wanted to cut through there, it likely won’t come out. You will need to pull the dash away for it to come completely out just like the heater core. The way the blend door and the backing piece to the blend door are seated against the heater core, it just doesn’t allow for them to come out so easily. You have to remove the top of that black box for it to come freely

@rdale2573 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice man. I tapped on the outer black housing down low that covers that motor and heard the motor kick in and operate the door. Maybe faulty connector or linkage in that area is dirty. Thanks again!!

@hedgeearthridge6807 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great work!

@DogRescuer1965 Жыл бұрын

Dude you are a genius! .. Worked like a charm.... Thanks a MILLION!!!!!!

@beccae5030 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! As a girl, I do alot of fixing myself and use youtube tutorials to do so. You helped me so much to do this easily

@orlandodelrio1513 5 жыл бұрын

Great job buddy. Good video

@michaelbock2424 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Im a boat mechanic.This save a lot of heartache!

@afoster4274 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, nice video! Thanks for making this

@TheZippydoda123 4 жыл бұрын

Did a great presentation learned alot!!!

@AP-xo4rd Жыл бұрын

Almost certain this will fix my issue. Great vid thanks for posting.

@craig853 5 жыл бұрын

Good one Ben. So, you're more than a do-it-yourself electrician (I've seen some of your wiring videos). Good tip on repairing that door.

@wandererofworlds8596 4 жыл бұрын

Great video brother!!

@leviscott8519 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks a million! Will subscribe!

@jasonbranning3574 4 жыл бұрын

looked a t a bunch of different vids about this this is by far the most sensible, best explained and filmed version. Great lighting and explanation. Going to go work on this now. Excellent job buddy

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I hope your project goes great!

@butchmorris7955 3 жыл бұрын

More than many thanks. I appreciate you!

@msheplervideo 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Video is hi quality too.

@georgesimmons7607 2 жыл бұрын

Did this on my 98 f150. Works great. If u ever did a heater core in one of these u will appreciate this hack whether u took apart the whole dash or u pulled the dash back as a unit.

@patrickallen3368 3 жыл бұрын

BEN LIKE YOU THANKS FOR SHARING YOU-were helpful { an aspect i wasn't thinking about} was doing a traditional heater rpl though i did connect some to watch the blend door move thanks

@tomsmith3987 6 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation thank you

@tjerrid9985 2 ай бұрын

Great video!!

@vicmorales7335 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job my friend.

@RoadTripTravel Жыл бұрын

Great info...thank you!

@deanwilcox1698 Ай бұрын

Good job, young man!

@shermanwilliams3204 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for your great help 👍

@lwstrongarm3 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man glad I found it. Having issues with my heat where I'm getting none but ac is doing great. Are you able to check the core from there as well?

@skipwoody4560 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man you save me a lots of money

@raymondgonzalez5535 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice young man .

@peterkristensen4811 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your well demonstrated video trying to help neighbor with his 08 will see if it is similar.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@TheKonaboy65 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a helpful vid!!

@BenjaminSahlstrom 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@raymondgonzalez5535 4 жыл бұрын

Ty. That looks like what my problem is on my fordf150 truck I'm going to try it. 👍👍

@30pvfd 2 жыл бұрын

Good most vids show cutting it in half cutting like you show much better in case have change heater core thanks best video yet on this A+++

@UMCCCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video!!

@abimaelpatino7892 11 ай бұрын

😊👍very good video thank you for your time and experience 🙏😊👍

@ucestou 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@markmcguire4630 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@cooner9 8 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@mrrebel5150 5 жыл бұрын

saved people tons of cash that the dealer would charge. good job

@VictorGarcia-rw4nk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video !!! I just change my blend actuator switch and is the same they mix tha air hot and cold so I working on it but thanks again I think I got it

@BernardJawayne 6 ай бұрын

Gotta love it, thanks BK .So.Pines N.C.

@thedevilwuster 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My last resort as winter kicks in is getting in there and manually moving the blend door before I wedge it with something. Your video helped me know exactly where to cut and kudos on the idea of using an oscillating saw instead of a dremel. I have both. I have a 01 Expedition and this fall I pulled the amazingly loaded center console to try and replace the blend door motor. Once I got in I realized I will have to remove the entire dash to do that so I put everything back together and have been relying on the rear heat and heated seats and I tell you what... that is shit. Going to manually get me some heat until warmer days come and I can take a few days off work to guarantee I have enough time to pull the dash. Thanks again.

@Typermaster2 2 жыл бұрын

Saved me some money. Found that my blend door and actuator work and I was gonna change the door. Turns out it’s my heater core. Atleast I found The problem first instead of dumping unnecessary money into it

@jermvasquez3869 Жыл бұрын

so how would you know if it the heater core or accuator when exposed?

@tommills29 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video

@andrewstubbs3635 2 ай бұрын

Man you just saved me 400.00 in labor cost God Bless Your Life

@leonardogarcia4820 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@quickcalsgarage4782 11 ай бұрын

Does cutting out the black plastic like this give you enough room to clean the ac evaporator? Or can you cut it out bigger, more to the right? Thanks

@donjohnson6002 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@midwestmafia8391 Жыл бұрын

Looking for an easy way to replace my heater core in my 1999 F250. You got any suggestions?

@maicodoug 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, I have a 2007 Ranger that needs a new door. I see where it hinges on the bottom of the plenum. Have you done any of these? Thx.

@MrJcmenjivar 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks body exactly what I’m going through

@bennyreyes1877 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, 👍friend of mine has a problem with his 2001 f150. And it sounds pretty much that kind of problem, because it gets heat normally in front. Radiator has been cleaned up thermostat works well, and the blows a lot cold air, but non heat...I believe its going to be very helpful 👍 thanks for the video 👍

@therepairallguyssenderoplu3378 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Meanbirds 8 ай бұрын

before doing this, makes sure both sides of the hoses going to the heater core are both hot. This would mean no blockage and is easy to test. They are above the #4 cylinder going into the firewall

@Meanbirds 8 ай бұрын

great video btw, the two cuts and removing the bolt is genius

@martinmarin841 3 жыл бұрын

Can i replace the heater core making a hole on dashboard with out pulling out the halle dashboard

@excelautodetailingceramicc1182 4 жыл бұрын

you're awesome!

@lanenorthcutt349 4 жыл бұрын

Can you change the heater core like that also ?

@rickbell2697 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Pard

@SasukeGarage55 4 жыл бұрын

Question can you change it to the old style to the dummy 3 climate or no that's impossible?

@travizbrill2199 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah thanks

@lanebarker297 10 ай бұрын

Your Good!

@rigofernandez830 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!👍👍👍👍 You are a -NATURAL- at making how-to- videos !!...thank you soo much!..ill be watching your new ones.👌

@sethlavinder Жыл бұрын

First 30° morning of the year, have been switching from heat in morning and ac in evenings for the last month. Today everything frosted over I go out start truck adjust to heat, floor & defrost. Click pop click pop click pop sound in the cab. Switching to off position didn’t stop it! Is this the blend door? My truck is very low mileage and in fairly great condition I hate like hell to cut into the heater box if it’s the motor actuator part? Any thoughts?

@matttrotta57 Жыл бұрын

Manufacturer should watch this.

@arturogomez2263 6 ай бұрын

Can I change out the heater core through this access panel

@ralfberger3193 3 ай бұрын

Hi, can you replace the heater core using your sequence ?

@haroldhardy1214 5 жыл бұрын

So very helpful and a simple fix for heater core and blend door! Thanks!!

@lanenorthcutt349 4 жыл бұрын

Can you change the heater core like that as well ?

@lanadunstan9957 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know that also

@katiechristine3880 Жыл бұрын

Me as well

@SGV87 2 жыл бұрын

so i have an 03 f150 and i guess the heating coil or core went out also was leaking ant freeze or something and stunk really bad did a bypass just for now can i replace the healing thing this way or?

@colinevans8852 Жыл бұрын

Would I be able to completely remove the blend door using this method and be able to get to the heater core without removing the dashboard I've got a 97 and the heater core recently went out and I really don't feel like taking the dashboard off.

@FuelMan Жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 F150 lariat that is stuck only able to use defrost evand when you kick Max air conditioner it will only come out of the defrost. I took it to one shop and they said it needed a new control head which is $500. Do you have any good suggestions.

@jcmccervantes7440 3 жыл бұрын

You're my hero ha ha, I just replaced my heater core and I wasn't getting the heat I used to. Thanks for the informative video, now I can inspect that blend door better. Thanks

@casebarreoltt5990 2 жыл бұрын

I need to replace my core. do you think the hole cutting trick would allow access to remove and replace the heater core?

@jcmccervantes7440 2 жыл бұрын

@@casebarreoltt5990 I don't think so amigo. The hole method is good for cleaning what you can, but it wouldn't give you the room to remove heater core. Its not too bad of a job to remove it, just take your time and keep track of the fastners.

@robertoleal6219 2 жыл бұрын

Nice truck heat fix

@mikefoster6358 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to remove the actuator to replace the door, or is there enough space to slip the new door in?

@johnnga4496 6 ай бұрын

What is involved in reinstalling a new door? If you have a video please share. Thank you

@poloridesolo33 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this video because I almost took apart my whole dash just for some heat!!!🤦👍

@evanramirez3923 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks I’m go try on my truck mine only blows cold on bottom

@prentisgoodwin848 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video.. I have had NO heat because everyone wanted $1,200 and up for repair. I have been using a small heater that plugs into the cig lighter outlet.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! What was the problem in the end?

@prentisgoodwin848 4 жыл бұрын

After cutting the door where I could see everything was working great I decided to ordered a heater core it has not arrived. I will post the results this week.

@prentisgoodwin848 4 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSahlstrom Heater Core.

@FrickFoster 4 жыл бұрын

How is that little heater?

@zacharycapo5827 2 жыл бұрын

@@prentisgoodwin848 did the heater core fix the problem?

@LumiLumi1300 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that steering wheel cover?

@manuelvaladezjr8334 5 жыл бұрын

Great Idea--I thought of doing what you did but did know exactly where to make the cut on the ventilation box. this was a great help. I do have a question. with respect to the heater core---which line in the engine compartment is the water flow in and which is the flow out. Is the passenger side heater core pipe the flow-in or flow -out? Keep making the video's.

@josephmadge7610 5 жыл бұрын

If your standing at the front of the truck looking at the heater hose on the right side under hood is input . obviously left is output.so best way to flush out heatercore is torun water thru output draining out input hose (back flushing)

@garyr7027 2 жыл бұрын

Most generally heater cores have two size hoses, the smaller diameter one should be the out flow... it's been a general design like that for many vehicles.

@UpcomingJedi 4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing how the designers make these things so mechs have to do so much work just to get at things for bigger profits. Its like buying cheap printers but they bend you over when it runs out of ink!