Check out our discussions on the Ford Escape, Mustang, Edge, F-150, Raptor, Explorer, Focus, Fusion, Fiesta and more! Turned on AC getting cold air out of vents on drivers side. Sweat. Has anyone else had this issue? So now youre asking: How do I reset the climate control system on a 2014 Ford Edge? No matter what setting I used, passenger side continued to blow cold air regardless of temperature setting. If it's HOT like the heater is on, it's likely a stuck blend door (this is what I suspect by your description). If you drive your vehicle in dusty or polluted environment, the filter can get dirty much sooner than manufacturers recommendation. The dealer has witnessed the problem and agrees it is an issue, but has so far been unable to determine the cause and fix it. Problem solved. detect refrigerant fumes escaping from the system. This car was purchased new and only serviced at a Ford dealer. Ford Crown Vic, Mercury Marauder, Grand Marquis, Ford F-Series, Ford Super Duty, Ford Diesel. This can be done, for example, with a vacuum cleaner or a compressed air system, removing at least a large part of the visible dirt particles. Chris (aka- Moose) Ford Technician. This should set everything right again. Update from Nov 12, 2016: The problem was a faulty blend door actuator that I had to replace with motorcraft part #YH-1779. Firestone Complete Auto Care can! Well I spent 3 days trying to get heat to drivers side. The most common causes for AC blowing hot air in Ford Explorer are low or overcharged refrigerant, compressor malfunction, dirty condenser or evaporator coils, faulty blend door actuator, defective evaporator temperature sensor, bad AC pressure sensor, and bad fuse or relay. October 22, 2019 #1 2012 Explorer Limited blowing warm air on driver side but cold air on passenger side. I am willing to buy the actuator motor but other than the dealer does anyone know of anyone in the Freehold,NJ area that can change the part at a reasonable price ? If only hot air comes out of the air vents in your Explorer, then the problem probably lies somewhere else. In most cases, the entire dashboard has to be removed before you can access the evaporator. Note: Dirty cabin air filter mostly only leads to reduced cooling. Hvac blowing cold air on one side amd hot-air on other. Back to same problem one side cold other hot ! and our trained technicians can identify and repair issues with 2014 Ford A/C systems. Typical A/C problems also include weak airflow, Less common causes are clogged expansion valve or orifice tube, overcharged oil, or a defect in the climate control unit. It initially blows cold air, then warm air for a few minutes, then blows cold again, and keeps on going back and forth between cold and warm. Two weeks ago in April 2017 the AC stopped blowing cold air. How can such a low mileage car already have such an issue? Anytime there is a problem with the temperature of the air conditioning system, it could be a problem with the blend door actuator. If the refrigerant level goes down again quickly, it means there is probably a leak. The dealer told me they would not be able to get me in for five days and it was not covered under warranty. ford. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Automatic transmission. 37 % of the time it's the. now.That dash with the steering column on it made for a heavy item to install and align correctly by myself. Driver side continued to work normally. - biznessman187, When looking for the reason, you should always start with the most obvious cause, low refrigerant level in the system. Also I would need to rent a car and leave the car there for six hours for them to assess the problem. 2) A problem mechanically or electrically . However, the high-pressure refrigerant pulls these chips back with it during operation and the next damage is inevitable. A common symptom of a faulty blend door actuator in vehicles with dual zone climate control system is one side blowing hot air while the other side is blowing cold air. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. This little motor opens the passages between the heater and AC to get the target temperature set by the thermostat. What could be issue and how much labor would be involved to fix it? We're here to help you get the blast back in your Explorers A/C! Press the climate control power button alone, hold for a few seconds. I spent many hours and $50.00 replacing the actuator. Blend door actuator plays a role in controlling the air flow and temperature inside your Explorer. Most modern vehicles use R-134a refrigerant, but newer vehicles are increasingly using R-1234yf as a more environmentally friendly replacement. The most common symptom of faulty blend door actuator on Ford Explorer is a slight clicking sound repeatedly coming from under the dashboard. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a freon. The sound is something like a light tapping on the door and it happens when you turn on the air conditioning system or turn off the engine. Press the MAX A/C button. Will that help in your diagnosis. You can also check your pressure switch, as they can fail. Blend door motor. Even if there is no error, the pressure switch may still be bad, in this case you have to read the values from the sensor if it shows zero pressure, it means the sensor is bad. I noticed that the air conditioning just not cooling as it used to, so while I have the vehicle in to address some field service notices, I asked them to check my A/C. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a15f01c6da31d1c The ac blows cold only on the driver's side and although the system is set to cold ac, the passenger side blows extremely hot air at all times. Oh yes look at all the new Ford broncos for 2020 they had issues with but just sent them out anyways and were going to put on customers to pay to fix their vehicles. Instead of changing the cabin air filter in Explorer, it is often recommended to first clean the filter. Now it will not reset anymore ! Then, they'll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Ford guidelines. Very hot air blows on passenger side. Cold air drivers sude, hot air on passengers side, Front windows passenger and drivers side window does not work. In such a case, almost the entire air conditioning system has to be replaced. 2011 2015 Ford Explorer Passenger Blend Door Actuator Replacement - Heater Stuck on Hot or Cold Fix pjmoreland 544 subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 337K views 7 years ago Fixes problem where. I am a noob and have error codes 024 and 025. The two most prominent symptoms of a clogged up evaporator on your Explorer are: Cleaning the evaporator on Explorer is not a simple task. may be due to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak. Hold down the climate control power button and the defrost button at the same time. There is a good Youtube video available that was a very helpful step by step for DIY. Explorer Limited 2.3L Eco-Boost. I would be willing to pay for parts, but labor is just too much. A leaking condenser can lead to a loss of refrigerant and reduced cooling performance of the system. Reply Like #9 04-22-2013, 01:11 PM . The air conditioning is a blessing, especially in hot temperatures. In order to find leaks in the air conditioning system, a leak search is carried out in the workshop using forming gas even the smallest leaks can be detected. In the event of a defect, the mechanic can directly initiate the repair. The evaporator temperature sensor detects and monitors the temperature of the evaporator coil in the AC system of Explorer. Thereafter I began to experience cold air blowing on drivers side but warm air on passenger side. Bring your Ford Explorer to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. This car-no such luck!!! Fixes problem where passenger heater vents are stuck at one temperature on a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 Ford Explorer.Also fixes problem where growling from behind the dash can be heard for a few seconds each time the vehicle is started, and when the passenger temperature is adjusted.Video made on a 2013 XLT with dual climate controls.Right Hand Temperature Blend Door ActuatorAA5Z-19E616-CYH-1779DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) systems have the following four actuators attached to the HVAC box under the dash:1) Defrost/panel/floor mode door actuator (upper driver/left side of HVAC box) 2) Left hand temperature blend door actuator (lower driver/left side of HVAC box)3) Right hand temperature blend door actuator (lower passenger/right side of HVAC box) 4) Air inlet mode (fresh/recirc) door actuator (far passenger/right side of HVAC box, directly behind glove box) EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) systems have all of the same actuators, except there is no right hand temperature blend door actuator (the one shown in this video). Then, theyll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Ford guidelines. I recently had an oil change, front brakes and rotors replaced. 128.199.24.131 The pressure values based on ambient temperatures differ depending on the type of the refrigerant. I was skeptical but the system reset fix worked. Warning: Wear gloves and safety glasses before recharging the AC to avoid accidental exposure to harmful chemicals in the refrigerant. I had tried several times but finally I got it to work. You dont necessarily have to visit a workshop to clean or replace the pollen filter on your Explorer. Check the air blend motor functions and linkages for sticking. Larger leaks may already be heard or you can find them with a leak detection spray. In any case, it is advisable for laypersons to visit a workshop. It also puts unnecessary strain on the entire AC system which negatively impacts the fuel consumption. Have you actually looked and confirmed that the a/c compressor clutch Is kicking on and staying on, if so you can check freon level with a manifold gauge. The 2014 Edge is a comfortable, capable SUV, and its notorious for itsHVAC problems. A dirty filter causes the overall ventilation of the interior to deteriorate resulting in reduced cooling and air flow. 23 years with Ford specializing in drivability and electrical and AC. The air conditioner does not work properly. Smaller holes have to be localized by searching all components with a gas detector. and after one final test to be sure the system is cooling properly, An A/C system that starts off blowing cold air but then turns warm Driver side works fine. Over time, these dust particles can builds up on the fins and block the air flow through the evaporator, resulting in poor cooling. Once the cabin temperature becomes comfortable, press the AUTO button to maintain the interior temperature displayed. If the pressure is higher than the recommended pressure, let some refrigerant out preferably into a rag to avoid exposure. What seems to make the problem better or worse? Look at the a/c compressor to see if it's engaging. Unfortunately, this procedure does not allow you to get into the deeper layers of the filter. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. I tried so many different settings, but nothing helped. Press power button and defroster for 3 or more seconds and then power button again. 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