Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Customer Interest
A/C - Blend Door Actuator Clicking Noises
TSB 10-5-5
03/29/10
TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR NOISE
FORD:
2009-2010 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2009-2010 Navigator
ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Expedition and Navigator vehicles may exhibit a noise coming from the dash area after vehicle is started or when the customer requests
a Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) temperature change.
ACTION
Follow the service procedure to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Test both driver and passenger side temperature blend door actuators on dual zone HVAC systems.
1. Start the vehicle and set the heater control to full heat. Repeat for full cool setting.
a. If a clicking noise is not heard at either end of the travel, do not continue with this procedure.
b. If a clicking noise is heard at either end of the travel, proceed to Step 2.
2. Replace the temperature blend door actuator with revise parts. Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 412-01.
NOTE
THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE OFF WHEN REPLACING THE ACTUATOR. ENERGIZING THE ACTUATOR BEFORE INSTALLATION
ON THE HVAC CASE WILL CAUSE THE PART TO BECOME MISS POSITIONED AND CORRECT ORIENTATION WILL BE LOST.
INCORRECT ACTUATOR OPERATION MAY RESULT.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
100505A
2009-2010 Expedition:
0.5 Hr.
Replace The Right Blend
Door Actuator, Includes
Time To Diagnose (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
100505A
2009-2010 Navigator:
0.7 Hr.
Replace The Right Blend
Door Actuator, Includes
Time To Diagnose (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
