Blend door actuator?

Hello,

You should be able to change the blend door actuators out by removing plastic covers and maybe some bracing. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Hi:

Check out this web site to see if it helps. It explains how to get to it.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_repair_the_blend_door_in_the_heater_on_a_2004_Ford_Explorer

You pulled the whole dash !! My aching X$$, that was a S.O.B. to do !!
All because of a piece of "plastic" on the Blend Door Actuator became "brittle" when subjected to "heat".
Those Ford/Lincoln/Mercury design engineers are real winners!!

I am quite sure you are referring to connector (#1) the (Thin white connector) on the far right in the picture below.

Does your rear view of the instrument cluster look like the one pictured below?
(Passenger side Left) Connector #1 (Wide Thin White Connector) connects to the very top #1 in picture below.
Connector #3 (Small White Connector) connects at the bottom #3 in picture below.
Connector #2 (Wide Thin Black Connector) connects at the top #2 in picture below just before where the small circuit board protrudes out.

Hopefully we are both on the same page in reference to the instrument cluster. Let me know if we are looking at the same instrument cluster and I will get right back to you and help you get those wires connected so you can be done with the headache.
Rick

I put a 2001 instrument cluster in my 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Everything plugged in the same identical way, I didn't have to fiddle around and change anything.

FROM THIS 1999 BLACK GAUGE CLUSTER

TO THIS 2001 WHITE GAGE CLUSTER

I think, "but not sure" the instrument clusters changed starting in "2002" - they started with some digital readouts like mileage in the lower right corner.etc. I would say you will be good from 2002 - 2005.
I would ask them at the bone yard what years are compatible with your 2003, they will know without a doubt. Maybe you will get lucky and find an explorer with the instrument cluster already removed. Just make sure it is the right year and cut the connector you need from the harness- then all you will need to do is connect the same color wires to your 2003. If they don't know at the bone yard, just poke around and find an "identical" instrument cluster and you will be fine. I would solder the wires together and cover them with electrical tape to be safe.

If you have any questions you can get back to me anytime at all. Just private message me and I will get right back to you.

Good Luck;
Rick

Removal & Installation

Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
Remove the left-side quarter trim panel.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Observe the following tightening specifications:
Auxiliary line floor pan bracket nut (2 req'd), 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm)
Auxiliary housing bolts, 62 inch lbs (7 Nm)
Auxiliary housing nut, 62 inch lbs (7 Nm)

Estimate for repairing this component is below. Please note this is only an estimate and can change due to location of repairs and brand of product chosen.

The only thing you can do is tie the door in the position you want it.

It is near the heater core.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe