Rear Mode Actuator Ford Expedition

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8 жыл бұрын

With a very noticeable clicking noise coming from the rear drivers side area located near the rear hatch as well as warm air only blowing from the rear of the vent system...we dive in for the cause and fix.
Most vehicles have so much that takes place that is completely out of sight and out of mind...until something stops working. (Especially cold air conditioning that is needed in the 115 degree temps of an Arizona summer...ouch.)
We quickly identified the clicking,popping noise coming from the Rear Mode Actuator. No fancy tools needed here. At best if you want to be special, pull out a mechanics stethoscope and listen in...otherwise the writing is pretty much on the wall.
The Rear Mode Actuator is responsible for funneling the correct amount of hot,cold or blend of air depending on what you set the blend knob,switch or button to on the dash. Essentially the function is very similar to a door that you simply open and close.
We chose to go with MotorCraft . Here is the part :
MotorCraft Part # YH-1856-1L2Z-19E616-AA
Amazonwww.amazon.com/dp/B004A2D4NY/... (NOT an Affiliate)
Here is a great diagram of the layout :
www.amazon.com/Ford-1L2Z19E61...
This particular repair is simple enough. Be particularly careful when removing the plastic components as they can easily break and cost beaucoup money to replace ( yes..looks like cheap plastic,however, they can fetch ridiculous money...take your time here.)
The panel removal tools can be found here:
www.amazon.com/Performance-To...
For the most part people...actuators of all types can click and pop. They are electrical mechanical components and specifically as you can see in the video explanation the shaft can come undone from a broken plastic seated gear and move when it should not creating excessive play and that popping noise. If you happen to have an actuator in the front dash ,that will be more challenging and in some occasions require removal of the complete dash assembly.
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@MAPAHaus5 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. My mechanic is telling it about 2 hours just to take everything apart and check out what is wrong so I decided that I will just replace the rear actuator myself.

@Anonymous-it5jw 3 жыл бұрын

You never mentioned the model year of the Expedition or the 2 different types of rear blend door actuators, one with the D shaft and the other with the cross style actuator. Got to get the correct actuator. And you can do it a lot quicker w/o removing the seat belts, etc., just by loosening the bottoms of the C and D column covers on that side and removing the cup holder and removable tray. The panel is flexible enough to pull it out a couple of inches and use an 8 mm ratcheting wrench to remove the 3 screws that hold it in, and then replace the actuator.

@Desertcarcare 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! This will help many here ~ thank you!

@RickRude305 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just bought a ‘12 Expedition and didn’t notice the noise until after buying it. Thanks 👍🏼

@thegreatone576 Жыл бұрын

Did u fix it?

@lethalityv2 4 ай бұрын

This definitely saved me a trip to the mechanic. Thank you Frank. Hope all is well

@austinbarger7785 3 жыл бұрын

Do it for the kids! I'm off to swap mine out now. Thank you for the great video.

@adriansherman6032 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! And in great quality too. Couldn't ask for more!

@Desertcarcare 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it --always looking to improve here !

@Way2EasyDIY Жыл бұрын

Excellent short n sweet video.

@MrTomatrol 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Frank

@Desertcarcare 3 жыл бұрын

Grateful ~ thanks !

@haynhine 3 жыл бұрын

You're a lifesaver! ❤

@OttawaMikes 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks man

@kevinnetherton2078 5 жыл бұрын

Frank, YOU'RE THE MAN!!! I'm gonna go get some hairgrease so I can be like you. Seriously, this was exactly what I needed!!!!

@Desertcarcare 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Netherton you just make sure it’s Paul Mitchell product 🤔~ rock on brother ~ glad this worked out for ya ~if ya can ~come check out our show over here www.wrenchnation.tv/

@bakeetalzahrini1931 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank u for expleaning

@giosaens2782 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your video save me a trip to the mecanic shop.

@erinclarke9636 3 жыл бұрын

I do love your quick pace . It would help me if you showed thr tools before working them maybe and size your using. Keep posting.

@Desertcarcare 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice ~ thanks Erin !

@dnasmoothz76 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much!.. seen other videos where they removed the entire panel!.. thanks

@zdenekanyz9870 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. I just removed the upper one and cup holder in order to access the unit. Even the unit has been disconnected and removed the clicking sounds are continuing from the bottom HVAC unit under large black cover which looks like a fan housing. Especially when trying to change air direction for the rear seats.

@guris5 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Both of my back actuators aren't working. The one not showed on this video was clicking. The one on this video just not moving. I replaced the one clicking first which distributes air from floor to ceiling. And use that same one to test the other HVAC blend actuator on this video. Before purchasing a second one to be sure. But I still get no cold air on the back. I can however feel it get warmer now compared to before. When i raise the temperature on the back, but when I lower the temperature just stays regular outside air, not cold at all. Do both actuators in the back have to be working for this to function properly? I figured get rig of the one that distributes the air and keep the one that changes from hot to cold only. Side note, My front dashboard actuator also clicking. But I just saw in your video it has nothing to do with back AC. Also replacing because i get clicking annoying noise. And cooler air when i raise the temperature on my front air controls rather than when I lower the temperature. 😂

@user-zp8mh7jg2n 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, I had on my car the real AC some time not blowing only on the last site while the upper not blowing? Which part that made this issue ? Thanks.

@DJASounds 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just ordered my part today. Hope it fixes the problem

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Adrian Sherman ~good luck ! Thanks for watching 🤜🏼🔧

@emilyclemons9967 2 жыл бұрын

Would it make sense for it to keep clicking after the car is shut off? I just switched the AC on for the first time in a few months. Also, the actuator up front was just replaced. Clicking is definitely in this location.

@jhat111 3 жыл бұрын

killer job Frank

@Desertcarcare 3 жыл бұрын

Can always do a little better ~ thanks for stopping by 👍

@jhat111 3 жыл бұрын

@@Desertcarcare can't we all..? ......what do you consider a fair price to have a new one installed ? I've already ordered the part from Amazon....thanks, jon

@chriscovey6021 3 жыл бұрын

Buttons on dash and steering wheel of my 2007 expedition don’t adjust the temp or fan speed of the ac/heater. Also, off button will turn ac off but blower still runs. Any ideas?

@vasconcelos123 2 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, i just performed this procedure on my 08 expedition, the problem is, when i plug in the actuator to the harness, the fan speed lowers and the relays start to click like crazy, any light you can shed on the subject?

@osamaelnabawy462 4 жыл бұрын

hi in my car expedition 2004 the cold air and hot air come from up only under glass , if change from panel no respond what's the problem ,What is the part responsible for changing the air path? having this issue on the A/c was only coming out of top/windshield

@mohd6124 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video. How to know in which side motor actuator is damaged . Right or Lift? Another issue, I am hearing clicking sound behind the dashboard. AC is always on max ac. How to find which actuator is damaged?

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

Mohammed Rashid ...what kind of vehicle ?

@Felipe302GT 4 жыл бұрын

My 2017 Ford Explorer sport blows cold air in the front and the Rear is warm I don’t hear a clicking noise at all.. would it be the rear actuator? Thanks!!!!

@cylindadominguez665 3 жыл бұрын

Can you post the tools used to remove seat belts? And the tool needed to remove the part?

@richardturley614 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to replace that rear mode-blend actuator

@SuperGaroon 3 жыл бұрын

thx for this video ,, what is the part# for the rear blend actuator pls, ?

@dwheeUSA 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2008 navigator and my problem is the rear AC does not blow any any air !! Any idea about the cause ?? The front one is working just fine and blow ice cold air.

@shmookins 9 ай бұрын

Mine doesn't make clicking noises. However, the AC doesn't blow in the rear seats (from the ceiling). The AC does blow for the front seats and back in the cargo area. A computer check said it was the title of this video. Should I replace it or is the issue something else?

@jamorinsr100 4 жыл бұрын

My air is blowing and blowing cold. The main issue is that the air is blowing out of the vent in the back seat. I do hear the actuator clicking in the back though

@azimmey 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the video but is this the same device that won't let my a/c go to the ceiling? I get tons of cold air thru the floor/side vent but something is clicking when I try to go to the ceiling vents.

@Desertcarcare 5 жыл бұрын

azimmey ~ yes.

@cdonly9 4 жыл бұрын

Frank, does the actuator cut on the blower? The ac has just stopped working in the rear. It does not blow hot or cold I have tried to cut it on from the front and the rear controls and I am not getting anything! Is it an actuator or a bad blower? Any help much appreciated! Thanks

@Desertcarcare 4 жыл бұрын

cdonly9 ~ Volume of air , hot or cold is typically blower related & not related to actuator ~ I suspect a blower concern here ~ make to test that circuit before hand.

@lynnh12000able 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

lynn mcvey ..my pleasure. Thank you ~~

@donalfafaraUSA 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank,How do you remove the front main floor blend door actuator? It's really a tough one! It's a 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. I got the center console removed and only to find the floor actuator was sandwiched by the upper box and the vent floor ducts...help!!!!

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

don alfafara..ring me at the garage ..try & assist. No worries.

@johnciulla2581 Жыл бұрын

I hear a clicking noise at back with a/c off. Right by the fan back there. Front vacuum lines need to be fixed, but why clicking noise when a/c off???

@winkiemalala586 4 ай бұрын

hi, great video, mine is a 1998 expedition rear ac blowing hot air but the front is blowing cold air, do you have any idea what causing the problem? thanks

@leebrown9561 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 Expedition Limited. Do you know the part number (or amazon link) for the rear actuator that would correspond to my year vehicle?

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Lee Brown 1L2Z 19E616 AA should be the part number for that.

@mohammed.u 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MsRican143 Жыл бұрын

I have 2017 Ford expedition, the second row controls for the AC won’t turn on, please help 🙏🏼

@TheScottiolla 2 жыл бұрын

QUESTION: there are 2 modules that control the rear ... what is the part number of the one you didn't replace? (I figure, if I'm tearing into it, I'm going to go ahead and replace both).

@lovera3878 Жыл бұрын

I am replacing both on my Lincoln. Same part number and 40 bucks apiece at Ford. One went bad ,the other will follow

@rfjohns1 7 ай бұрын

I replaced the upper one on my 2015 expedition. Does anyone know the part number or the lower actuator?

@EdgarPerez-gg2tl 4 жыл бұрын

What year is this

@israeljohnson4226 7 жыл бұрын

First this is a great video and the only one I have found for my specific vehicle. I have a 2013 Expedition EL Limited 4x4. When I turn on the rear heat full hot and full blower from the front controls, no air will blow from the top vents. When I turn on the rear full cold and full blower, then I get air from the vents. Do you think this could be an Rear Blend Door Motor, or one of the front ones? Also when sitting in the back and using temp control setting, heat and cold air blows from all vents. So it's only when using the front temp controls.

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

Israel Johnson ..reach out at the Garage 480 726 6400 Can walk you through over the phone...

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

Great chatting earlier Israel ---here is what you are more than likely looking at as a failure : Temperature Blend Door Actuator For Rear Auxiliary Heater. Best to get tested first ( I can refer you if you to a garage if you dont have a place). Good Luck ! & thanks for stopping by ---Frank

@israeljohnson4226 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank for helping me out. I'll let you know how the repair went when I get this taken care of. Stay warm brother

@bigric1231 4 жыл бұрын

@@israeljohnson4226 I am having the same problem with my 2013 Expedition XLT 4X4. Did you get yours fixed and if so what was the issue?

@servantsmith9780 2 жыл бұрын

What is the number to the blend door

@hectorgarcia8691 3 ай бұрын

Frank what do you use for hair dressing ?

@akridge38 4 жыл бұрын

I have ticking in rear our expedition but all ac blows hot (even front). Will changing the back one fix the whole problem

@Desertcarcare 4 жыл бұрын

April Akridge ~ not exactly . Have the complete ac system evaluated . The vent actuators for the front and rear are separate . There are variables and a few different possibilities here that could be causing current symptoms Ring me at the garage and I can walk you through the process < Frank

@maxleon09 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched your vid. Have a '12 Navigator L. I get clicking when trying to increase fan speed air flow on ceiling. Getting no air throughout ceiling hot or cold. Would this still be the blend door?

@pax649 4 жыл бұрын

Russ Swindle try looking at the rear blower motor assembly.

@maxleon09 4 жыл бұрын

@@pax649 Guys, Just wanted to touch back with you and your team. That did it! You were correct as that was the fix. Thanks so much! If you could give me a lead on running board motors for a 131 wheelbase that would complete my repairs for the moment, ha ha!

@pax649 4 жыл бұрын

Russ Swindle No problem glad we could help! Here are the motors brand new. www.ebay.com/itm/272997140360

@maxleon09 4 жыл бұрын

@@pax649 well that looks to be for the 119 in. Is it possible that both wheelbases use the same motor but a different bracket? I haven't been able to find anything for a motor for a 131 in.

@pax649 4 жыл бұрын

Russ Swindle I think they might be the same

@rodrigmx34 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you... how can I locate the part number for my 2008 expedition?

@Desertcarcare 4 жыл бұрын

Monica Rodriguez < go back in to show notes up above ~ you will find part number provided there ~ good luck 👊🔧

@petekane2501 6 жыл бұрын

The expo has two actuators type devices for the rear hvac. One sits on top & easy to remove & the second sits on the side very hard to remove. Please explain about the difference in theses units and how to trouble shoot do you will change out the correct unit.

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Pete Kane ~will do next time I get one in ~great point ~thanks for stopping by 🤜🏼🔧

@fralecast 5 жыл бұрын

Both actuators are te same type?

@Paul_Dalangpan 3 жыл бұрын

What is an expo?

@dwil8621 Жыл бұрын

@@fralecast 4 years later........yep

@dwil8621 Жыл бұрын

4 years later..........I turned the ac on and felt both units to figure out which one was clicking. Luckily for me it was the one on top. 5 minute fix with a 5/16 swivel ratchet

@davidnew5185 4 жыл бұрын

My 2001 Ford Expedition blows cold in the front but hot in the back. But there is no clicking noise. Does the actuator failure always click? What else could it be?

@arielcastro34 Жыл бұрын

Mine is a 2015 Expedition

@stephenlawson6009 2 жыл бұрын

Would a bad rear blend door actuator cause the blower not to operate ?

@arielcastro34 Жыл бұрын

Yes any insight on that ? I have a 2015 ford Expedition is not blowing neither cold or hot !!! Refrigerant is up to specs it blows really cold in the front but nothing on rear

@abelv3415 7 жыл бұрын

PLEASE help!!! my 03 expedition has the same layout as this one but my question/problem is that my rear AC blows fresh air with no ticking sounds. It just doesn't blow hard enough when placed on full speed. what can the problem be??

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

Abel Vega ..check that rear blower motor ...

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

Abel Vega ..in addition to the blower resistor..

@deruin78 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips on the front on a 2009 Expedition. I'm getting cold air on the passenger side when I turn the heat on

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Rodriguez Check the passenger side blend door actuator ~~hope this helps

@deruin78 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos on how to get to it... I just happened to watch your video today and I replace the two in the rear but not sure on how to get to it on the passenger side

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Rodriguez Not at this time however check out kzfaq.info Or Call me at the Garage Monday am & I will walk you through it

@robertpadilla1540 6 жыл бұрын

2016 Ford Expedition rear AC blows off and on intermittently while on the high blower speed setting. Any idea what this could be?

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Robert Padilla ~Check resistor as well as that rear blower motor~

@JoseFlores-bh9hc 3 жыл бұрын

@@Desertcarcare where is the rear ac resistor and blower located?

@shannonrumer9766 3 жыл бұрын

Mine was the connection under glove box, if you push on it the motor comes on, i ordered the part now it seems to be working with no new part installed

@korwinholcomb8981 4 жыл бұрын

Frank I have a question, I've replaced the blend door actuator, I had to replace both of mine due to they both were clicking but after swapping the components for Ford Motorcraft parts only cold air will come out is there anything I can look for to possibly be a fix?

@Desertcarcare 4 жыл бұрын

Korwin Holcomb ~was this the symptom prior to changing actuators or a new symptom after replacement ?

@korwinholcomb8981 4 жыл бұрын

@@Desertcarcare new symptom after replacement

@Desertcarcare 4 жыл бұрын

Korwin Holcomb | if you can ~ Ring me at the garage ~ do my best to help ~ 480 726 6400

@shaunspellman2856 4 жыл бұрын

@@Desertcarcare hi, I changed both actuators in the rear and the clicking stopped but the air doesn't seem to get hot!! The floor air gets lukewarm to semi warm but the roof air is barely lukewarm!! Help!!!

@rfjohns1 7 ай бұрын

Are both rear actuators the same part number?

@edwinmejia3199 4 жыл бұрын

My ac just blows not air n I charged it n nothing what can it be Ford Expedition

@Texan1 Жыл бұрын

Mine isn't making noise but the reat blows warm.

@Bugsyjr1 Ай бұрын

You don't actually have to take the complete rear panel off. You can get that out by just removing the access panel and cup holder.

@MatthewJorgensen1968 5 жыл бұрын

You never say what year the vehicle is...

@brendanbarnett2724 4 жыл бұрын

So my rear air only blows hot air but my front air is cold. Will this fix my problem? I have the expedition

@ciscopolo711 3 жыл бұрын

THATS MY PROBLEM NOW!!! BUT U GOT NO RESPONSE BACK? DID U FIX IT & WAT WAS THE ISSUE? PLEASE HELP. APPRECIATE IT

@brendanbarnett2724 3 жыл бұрын

@@ciscopolo711 sorry bro, I sold it a while ago before fixing it

@alscarbrough9979 2 жыл бұрын

Next time show part number , they got 2 that go on expedition one square one sorta round. Pull off old to get correct one replaced

@joeym2675 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Premier? Ours on heat and AC sounds like its blowing wide open but barely any air coming out of the vents and is also making this clicking/popping noise in the drivers rear hatch window area? Please help me to solve this issue!

@Desertcarcare 3 жыл бұрын

Joseph Mitchell ~ yes . For the most part that sounds like an actuator that is sticking and popping causing volume of air concerns . Good luck here !

@joeym2675 3 жыл бұрын

@@Desertcarcare thank you very much!!!