Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

Stupid question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 17, 2018 | 11:26 AM
  #1  
blairsie's Avatar
blairsie
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Stupid question

What is this? It's a vacuum actuated control for a vent door in the blower enclosure. What activates it? Where does the vacuum line run to? I can only trace the line into the blower box without taking the whole damn mess apart? The door that it activates lead into the cabin. There doesn't appear to be any vacuum at in the inlet for it
 
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2018 | 12:55 PM
  #2  
jas88's Avatar
jas88
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 7,965
Likes: 595
From: Greater Austin, Texas
Club FTE Silver Member

That is for recirc air when you set the a/c control to max. The vac hose for that is white and is in the harness with the wires for the blower motor and such. Yours probably broke off inside the harness.
 
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2018 | 02:59 PM
  #3  
blairsie's Avatar
blairsie
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Thanks for the info. That's what I was leaning towards bu I wasn't sure. I appreciate your response.
 
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2018 | 05:10 PM
  #4  
whisler's Avatar
whisler
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 983
Likes: 49
From: Northern Kentucky
Mine broke off too. It is strange that when I pulled the tape off the wires/hose the part protected by the tape was in perfect shape. Made it easy to attach a repair hose.
 
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2018 | 05:39 PM
  #5  
Workingstiff's Avatar
Workingstiff
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 224
Likes: 2
From: Downriver,Mi
STUPIDER QUESTION

Does it only work with A/C? Any heat or defrost function?
 
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2018 | 03:03 PM
  #6  
PhilD13's Avatar
PhilD13
Freshman User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Janesville
Don't know as I'm not sure mine even works. My truck never had A/C, just heat, and it has one. I thought it was to operate the mixer door to mix outside air with heated air to set the air temp in the cab.
 
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2018 | 05:09 AM
  #7  
Workingstiff's Avatar
Workingstiff
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 224
Likes: 2
From: Downriver,Mi
Originally Posted by PhilD13
Don't know as I'm not sure mine even works. My truck never had A/C, just heat, and it has one. I thought it was to operate the mixer door to mix outside air with heated air to set the air temp in the cab.
ok thx, I get heat and defrost. It just doesn't roast you out of the cab like it should. Motor temp is plenty hot,btw.maybe its letting in outside air.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
blaze 57
Cooling, Heating, Ventilation & A/C
2
Jun 24, 2015 11:52 AM
DmanNC
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
4
Aug 27, 2014 04:42 PM
b4hntn
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
11
Aug 20, 2011 11:44 PM
'94Mesquite
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
27
Aug 9, 2009 08:29 AM
madpogue
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Jan 1, 2009 11:31 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:13 PM.

story-0
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-5
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-7
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE