A/C intermittently blows cold air

Tiny
JOEKOCH12
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  • 2011 FORD FUSION
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When first starting the car sometimes the A/C will work fine. Other times vents will blow hot air. Also at times when driving air temperature will go from cold to hot.
Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 AT 10:47 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

When you say temp will go from cold to hot, do you mean it seems the heater has turned on or do you mean outside air temp air is entering the vehicle? If under most conditions the AC is working properly, chances are it isn't the AC system but rather something with what is called a blend air door actuator.

The blend air door actuator is responsible for determine the air temp entering the vehicle. So, lets start here. Take a look through this link and let me know if anything mirrors what you are experiencing. In general, the link explains how to replace the actuator I mentioned, but it also discusses common symptoms.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

Let me know your thoughts after you review that. Do the symptoms seem similar or do you feel it is something totally different?

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 AT 5:24 PM

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