PProph
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- 2016 Explorer LTD
Hey everybody, new to the forum. I have more experience on Chevys over the years so this is my first Ford forum, please be kind 
Back in early summer or late spring I replaced two actuators in my FIL's 2016 Explorer Limited. First did the one behind the glovebox that I believe handles temperature? Then did the one on the driver's side that I believe is the directional guy that decides which way to blow the air. Now, both seem to be working, we get air at the temperature we want and where we want. However, probably a month or so after the replacement, the one behind the glovebox sounds like it just wants to turn and turn and turn and never stop like the gatdang energizer bunny. It somehow really doesn't seem to be affecting functionality (I don't know how), but it's absolutely grating on the nerves hearing this thing creak its doors non-stop for 45 minutes (or however long the trip is).
I'm not sure what brand the replacement actuator was, I'd have to find out from the FIL. Short of trying another replacement, I've read varying suggestions that you can calibrate these things (How To Reset The Ford Blend Door Actuator) by pulling the HVAC fuse and turning the vehicle on into standby for a few minutes. I'm willing to try such a thing before I order another one of these actuators and go through the .... frustrating process of replacing it again. Does anyone know which fuse would be the "HVAC fuse" on this model? I couldn't get a clear idea of which to pull. The fuses related to AC seem to specifically be tied to the compressor, I feel like that's not the right fuse.
Any other ideas would be helpful, appreciate any advice!
Back in early summer or late spring I replaced two actuators in my FIL's 2016 Explorer Limited. First did the one behind the glovebox that I believe handles temperature? Then did the one on the driver's side that I believe is the directional guy that decides which way to blow the air. Now, both seem to be working, we get air at the temperature we want and where we want. However, probably a month or so after the replacement, the one behind the glovebox sounds like it just wants to turn and turn and turn and never stop like the gatdang energizer bunny. It somehow really doesn't seem to be affecting functionality (I don't know how), but it's absolutely grating on the nerves hearing this thing creak its doors non-stop for 45 minutes (or however long the trip is).
I'm not sure what brand the replacement actuator was, I'd have to find out from the FIL. Short of trying another replacement, I've read varying suggestions that you can calibrate these things (How To Reset The Ford Blend Door Actuator) by pulling the HVAC fuse and turning the vehicle on into standby for a few minutes. I'm willing to try such a thing before I order another one of these actuators and go through the .... frustrating process of replacing it again. Does anyone know which fuse would be the "HVAC fuse" on this model? I couldn't get a clear idea of which to pull. The fuses related to AC seem to specifically be tied to the compressor, I feel like that's not the right fuse.
Any other ideas would be helpful, appreciate any advice!
