2003 Explorer heater door actuator. Where is it?

cfp12 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 04:41 PM

Can anybody tell me the location of the heater door actuator on a 2003 Explorer? Apparently the one in my sons Explorer is not working. He has a new part, but we can't find it under the dash.

camodown · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 06:21 PM

near your right foot. Its behind the center console kick panel, mounted vertically.

cfp12 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 06:54 PM

Thanks, Found it and have it out......however, I seem to have the same problem as one of the other users. The aftermarket one my son bought has the plug on the side of the case instead of the back and it doesn't work. Does anyone know where I can get one that works.....other than at the dealer? I have checked most of the gennuine Ford parts sites and they don't list it , either by P/N or nomenclature.

canoechris · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 09:42 PM

I had the same experience today.All the auto stores are selling the same actuator.I ordered one from the dealer

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thecardoc · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 10:46 PM

I had the same problem on a 2002 explorer I found one at Advance Auto , Doorman #604-206. Also can be found at NAPA #655-1970. These both are not listed for 2002 and up manual ac explorer . As a matter of fact I believe it was listed for a windstar. It had the plug on the large face of the motor instead of the edge but it pluged in and worked just fine from hot to cold then back to hot again.