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Old 01-11-2010, 06:23 PM   #7
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Re: Blend Door Actuator – 2000 Windstar

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Originally Posted by fordvanman View Post
I just ran into this problem and am hoping it's just the actuator. I was having trouble finding it, but now after searching this forum, I think I can find it and check to see if it is working. Should I be able to turn the shaft by hand? If not, I'm not sure how to tell if it's the actuator or the door itself. Good thing I still have rear heat.
If it's the blend door motor,it will be a unit about the size of a deck of cards,usualy yellowish plastic housing. there is a small "square" opening in the shaft end facing outwards on its face.You will need to remove the lower facia/CD holder to be able to see it well,as it's right behind the ash tray. I tested by having the ignition "on" and moving the "front" slider for temp control back and forth.looking at the shaft during this action,the shaft end will either move clockwise/counter-clockwise or it may just make an audible "popping" sound and not move at all. If it's popping,put your fingers on the housing and you should feel the clicking. If you can manualy turn the shaft,you will feel the blend door swing back and forth,indicating the first driven gear is stripped...the unit is around $90 bucks,and no, you can't get the 2 cent plastic gear separately.
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