A/C Works only on MAX-Air - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*Badspell68* · 05-14-2006, 08:56 PM

Hi all,
My AC only works on Max-air, any other setting it blows hot and when I turn the know with the blue and red I do not hear the baffle move anymore. It also blows hot on vent. I was told this could cost $600 to fix as the whole unit may be bad.
What do you guys think?
Ford Explorer XLT $door all wheel drive 1997

Brans Freestyle · 05-14-2006, 08:59 PM

try searching for "blend door" sounds like that's your problem.

robert Milner · 06-02-2006, 12:42 AM

I have a 2000 Limited with the same problem and was told $1000Aust . Blend door actuater has bolts holding it not the clips (how do you get it off) no room for spanners.
It will work on max only and cool air the rest of the settings. Does anyone know how to do a selftest on this climate control system.

*Badspell68* · 06-02-2006, 10:35 AM

I found a simple and free fix for the AC problem posted on the net! All you need is a small nail, drill and some time. I'll look for the link again and post it.

*Badspell68* · 06-02-2006, 11:39 AM

Here is the link to the Free Fix:

http://www.blenddoorfix.netfirms.com/

05-14-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
Badspell68 Elite Explorer NJ 97 XLT 5.0 AWD 4-Door Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 164 Vehicle Specs	A/C Works only on MAX-Air Hi all, My AC only works on Max-air, any other setting it blows hot and when I turn the know with the blue and red I do not hear the baffle move anymore. It also blows hot on vent. I was told this could cost $600 to fix as the whole unit may be bad. What do you guys think? Ford Explorer XLT $door all wheel drive 1997

05-14-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
Brans Freestyle Wannabe Elite Explorer Northridge, CA '01 Ranger 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs	try searching for "blend door" sounds like that's your problem. __________________ 1997 XLT v6 2wd .. Gone 2001 Ranger 4x4

06-02-2006, 10:35 AM	#4
Badspell68 Elite Explorer NJ 97 XLT 5.0 AWD 4-Door Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 164 Vehicle Specs	FREE FIX for the AC problem I found a simple and free fix for the AC problem posted on the net! All you need is a small nail, drill and some time. I'll look for the link again and post it.

06-02-2006, 11:39 AM	#5
Badspell68 Elite Explorer NJ 97 XLT 5.0 AWD 4-Door Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 164 Vehicle Specs	Here is the link to the Free Fix Here is the link to the Free Fix: http://www.blenddoorfix.netfirms.com/

06-02-2006, 12:42 AM	#3
robert Milner Wannabe Elite Explorer Sydney Australia 2000 limited Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	I have a 2000 Limited with the same problem and was told $1000Aust . Blend door actuater has bolts holding it not the clips (how do you get it off) no room for spanners. It will work on max only and cool air the rest of the settings. Does anyone know how to do a selftest on this climate control system.