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Ford Explorer Air Conditioner and Heater Problems

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#503 of 520 2002 Ford Explorer... blend door replaced, still no heat. by teffylynn22

Nov 06, 2012 (5:07 pm)

I have a 2002 explorer -- had the blend door replaced because it was making a thumping & wouldn't flip over. Now I have heat but the guy at the repair place told me I would have to "play with the dials" until it flips over.... IE.. I hear a loud THUD as the thing flips & then I have heat. I've been doing that, but now it doesn't want to flip so I am back to no heat... fans, etc. work fine... Took to the dealership they want to charge me an insane amount just to look at it & have no idea as to what it may even be... Help.

#505 of 520 need heat by aayzman

Nov 12, 2012 (6:27 pm)

I have the same problem. How do I fix it?

#506 of 520 Re: AC Evaporator [hwdgail] by artcol

Nov 25, 2012 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: hwdgail (Jun 19, 2012 8:33 am)
Yes! The work is huge. I went ahead and changed the Heater core as well!

#507 of 520 Re: 2002 Ford Explorer... blend door replaced, still no heat. [teffylynn22] by artcol

Nov 25, 2012 (8:19 pm)

Replying to: teffylynn22 (Nov 06, 2012 5:07 pm)
I believe the "Guy at the repair shop" was pulling your leg. There should be a more definite installation at the repair shop. Before installing the blend door actuator on my daughters 99 eddie bauer, I found that the door was more sensitive to the A/C position. I opened the actuator and set it to that position and the door cam and actuator mated easily. For 99 Eddie Bauer Explorers, you really need small hands and tools. I had the small tools and really struggled on the installation. But, I saved a heavy shop bill!!

#508 of 520 Re: A/C + HEATER SEMI-BROKE 2002 Ford Explorer. [motomatt48] by artcol

Nov 25, 2012 (8:48 pm)

Replying to: motomatt48 (Mar 11, 2012 9:12 pm)
It would really be nice to know what the NEW blend door actuator module is set for so that it could be adjusted to match with the blend door cam. On a 1999 Explorer, I played with the plenum actuator and found that it would return to the A/C position. I opened the new actuator and set it to the extreme A/C position and it matched easily with the plenum door cam. I hope this info helps. On 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauers, the actuator is mounted on the top of the plenums just behind the glove box. I hope this info helps somebody in the future!

#509 of 520 2008 EB Ford Explorer heat/air clicking and no heat by parkerj4

Dec 03, 2012 (1:39 am)

I have a 2008 EB Ford Explorer that has two issues. First the heater/air conditioner was clicking loudly unless it was in the exact right spot, but now it clicks all the time and the heat doesn't work at all!
 
Also, the engine light came on and we took it in the diagnose it and it says a gas leak (??!?). This happened before and we took it to the dealership when it was under warranty and they said they couldn't find a problem. The light came back on so we took it back. I don't know what they did, but we didn't have the problem again for about a year and now the same issue is happening again. Ford says we have no warranty now (another story - they have been so disappointing and I will NEVER buy from them again).
 
Are these two issues possibly related and what needs to be fixed? I know nothing about cars so I am nervous to get ripped off. :S
 
Thanks so much for any help!

#510 of 520 Re: 2008 EB Ford Explorer heat/air clicking and no heat [parkerj4] by parkerj4

Dec 09, 2012 (4:05 am)

Replying to: parkerj4 (Dec 03, 2012 1:39 am)
Took the Explorer in for testing. Turns out that we have the model (Eddie Bauer, 2008) that has no gas cap and the valve (?) has gone bad so that is where the leak is located. Ford says we have to replace the whole line all the way to the gas tank. Awesome engineering, Ford, thanks for the junk you sold us. We will NEVER buy Ford again. This car has had problem after problem.

#511 of 520 Re: 2003 ford explorer rear heating problems [bells5] by nvbanker

Dec 09, 2012 (10:30 pm)

Replying to: bells5 (Oct 27, 2012 9:33 pm)
Nothing is wrong, that's the way it was designed.

#512 of 520 Ford Explorer 1997 Heater Problems by constanceb

Dec 26, 2012 (6:34 pm)

The radiator had a crack, changed it out.
The valve leaked, replaced it
The seal of the level control replaced.
 
It was determined today after the radiator was replaced, that the vacuum hose is not working on the heater valve. The hose was left disconnected and the heater is now working.
 
The heater valve was purchased and installed by Kaufman Tire Service. The radiator was installed by a referred mechanical service. When the heater did not heat, the mechanic checked out the heater valve and determined the trouble was with the new heater valve system.
 
I would like input regarding how confronting Kaufman facility that performed the work. This was a cost to me in the amount of $218.00 and it's only been 11 days from repair/replacement.
 
Thank you for your time.
Constanceb

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