Recently my Fiesta started making a clicking noise in the dash every time I started the car. As it turns out, this is a common problem with modern Ford and the culprit is the HVAC blend door motor. Apparently the gears within the motor get stripped and what you’re hearing is them binding up as they move. Well today I’m going to show you how to fix it.
HVAC Blend Door Motor Actuator: https://amzn.to/2kcaEUQ
Torx Bit Socket Set: https://amzn.to/2GD882O
Fine Tooth 1/4″ Ratchet: https://amzn.to/2Lim4Ti
Torx Screw Driver Set: https://amzn.to/2s1knAN
Big thanks to George De La Torre for tipping me of on the easier method!
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Hey there! Thanks for the video! After installing my AC doesn't blow from main nozzles and just from the windshield ones. Any ideas on what might happened?
My Fiesta is now 5 years old and this part has broken twice; first time under warranty, last time over $1,000 for the dealership to fix. You would think for a known problem Ford would have a better part to replace this with.
My question is if you don't mind the annoying clicking will it be harmful to the car over time?
Thank you so much for making this video! Did the new Accuator ever fail after you installed it?
Just got a 2017 Fiesta ST a few hours ago, heard this sound and knew almost exactly what it could've been. So I'm glad this video exists
Perfect video short and sweet. Thanks for the tips on replacing!
Isn't there more than one motor in the climate system? Mine seems to make the noise when switching from heat to defrost etc.
Hey brother video was a big help on my 2015 FIest ST. I actually watched a video on why these fail, and it said on these newer style Blend Door Actuators the gears don't break, but mine had three broken teeth on the big gear.
Ford quoted me 505.99!
The bad part is that there are 3 on the car. the one you changed, one behind the glove box and one buried behind the middle of the dash by the firewall. I have had to change 6 so far.
Thank you very much!!!!
wouldn't have done this without your video. thanks! NEVERY buy a Ford Fiesta people!
Thanks for this video! My defrost vents aren't blowing air. I'm not getting that crazy sound, though. So I'm not sure if it's my blend door actuator. Do you have any suggestions?
I am glad I found this! My partners car has been doing this off an on, definitely will try this fix
Just want to add to the comments and say thanks. My 2014 ST has been doing it for over a year, and I was avoiding fixing it. This video convinced me to try it myself and have to say it went exactly like the video. Would highly recommend a similar small ratchet. And for hand loosing the end, and tightening at the beginning, I would suggest using a T25 bit by hand – way easier then trying to turn the screw head. I can't thank you enough!
Does this make the ac stop working?
I have a 2013 ford fiesta 4 door hatchback and I hit animal and my airbags deployed and then my car lost power and now u cant get it to crank how can I fix my car sir?