Great video! Literally had the same problem with my 2012 explorer on the passenger side except it was stuck on cold. Made a video about it last fall. My wife was frozen all winter and the defrost only worked for driver. It's such a pain to get those screws in and out.

Great video and all but being a mechanic myself if you take a little bit of time you can remove that plastic cover from the front of the actuator and it’ll turn an 1-2 hour job into a 20-30 minute job.

@JAydon1274

Жыл бұрын

CBS57ST 57 piece mini ratchet set from cornwell works wonders in these tight spaces as well.

Thanks for the video, got me through the job!

@S0nicpeed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I’m glad it helped you out

Does it really need the second screw?? Seems to work fine without it, and next time (because there always is a next time with these things) it will be easy.. thoughts?

Hey question. So I got a 2015 explorer and the heat not working for passenger side and the defroster not working at all. So I obviously need to replace that actuator u just replaced but do I also need to replace a different actuator for the defroster?

@S0nicpeed

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I hadn’t seen this comment earlier. You may need to replace a different actuator as well but check fuses as well

@3rdzodiac

8 ай бұрын

The defrost actuator is located on the driver side. I had to remove the instrument cluster and use one or two wobble extentions to get the top bolt out. May have to move the wire loom some as well. Got the other bolt from the bottom. Can't remember if there was a third bolt or not.

By chance do you have the part number for the actuator you replaced? I believe I have the exact same issue.

@S0nicpeed

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for commenting. This is the exact part i purchased. Blend Door Actuator - Replaces YH-1779, AA5Z-19E616-C, 604-234 - Compatible with Ford & Lincoln Vehicles - Explorer 2011-2017, Flex 2011-2016, Taurus 2008-2017, MKS and MKT 2011-2015 a.co/d/6EJin0I

@fidjet

7 ай бұрын

​@@S0nicpeedThank you! 💜💚🇺🇲🌎🌏🌍👽🥊💪🧠