Air only comes out of the dashboard vents. Help. :-(

[springwater]

Whether its hot or cold, the air will only flow out of the vents in the dashboard.

No defroster, no feet.

Any common issues/problems which may be causing this?

I found a thread in which someone had removed their entire dashboard to fix a similar issue. No thank you.

 

[ROBinGa]

Check out this recent post on similar topic and note the other links within
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/vent-switch-not-working.456676/#post-3592319

 

[Basket Case]

Here's a write up that I just did on the same problem. Hopefully yours is as easy as mine to fix.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...-selector-switch-not-working-easy-fix.457687/

There are other threads that show how to build a plastic connector if more is broken on yours than mine.

 

[springwater]

Here's a write up that I just did on the same problem. Hopefully yours is as easy as mine to fix.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...-selector-switch-not-working-easy-fix.457687/

There are other threads that show how to build a plastic connector if more is broken on yours than mine.

Ok cool. I'm not very handy with a drill but if my fix is as easy, I'll go get one from Harbor Freight and try my best.

 

[springwater]

Ok so, yah, I also have the disconnected/broken piece to the vent door.

Now I just have to figure out which method is best to "rig" it.

Some observations:

1). Air constantly blows out of the lower/feet vents regardless of which direction you choose.

2). The motor/arm/actuator which controls the vent door only has two positions: fully extended or fully retracted, thats it, regardless of which selection you choose. If you turn the selector to the right, air will exit from the top and bottom. If you turn it to the left, air will exit from the dash and bottom.

3). The actuator/motor itself was making squeaky noises. I hope it doesnt fail. :-(

 

[LoKo498]

This actually just happened to me last month. I saw the broken tab on the floor but didn't kno what it was from. Good thing I didn't throw it away.
Then I opened the glove box and saw what was broke.
Do they sell just that plastic piece cause glue will not hold that.
It needs to be plastic welded or something really strong!

 

[icepickjazz]

The only way Ford sells that part is with the whole plenum. P/N 4L2Z-19850-EC. You'll have to pull the dash to do the job as well.