How To Replace a Clicking Ford Fiesta ST Blend Door Actuator
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Recently my Fiesta started making a clicking noise in the dash every time I started the car. As it turns out, this is a common problem with modern Ford and the culprit is the HVAC blend door motor. Apparently the gears within the motor get stripped and what you're hearing is them binding up as they move. Well today I'm going to show you how to fix it.
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Big thanks to George De La Torre for tipping me of on the easier method!
I hope this video helps anyone experiencing a similar issue. You can find the blend door I used at the following link: amzn.to/2kcaEUQ
Strangely enough unplugging and plugging back in my blend door fixed the issue. I recommend trying it before going through the trouble.
First, this video was incredible, helped me out tremendously and saved me a lot of money! But two things I learned: 1) Like in this video, I replaced the driver side actuator, which controls the mode (Floor, dash, defrost) But the clicking continued. It turned out it was the passenger side actuator behind the glove box that was the culprit. This controls the recirc/outside air function. It's much easier to get to than the driver's side. 2) The replacement part for the DRIVER side mode door needs to have the circuit board INSIDE the old actuator transferred to the new part. The board gives feedback to the body computer where the motor/door is in its travel. The PASSENGER side actuator will NOT have this circuit board because the recirc function just opens and closes the door on that side, there's no in between. I hope my experience helps others!
Very useful additional info! Thank you! Just heard the click of death minutes before typing this and I ran to RUclips to see how fucked I am lol. But looks like it’s not as big of a deal as the Fiesta groups make it seem.
Came here to say the same thing.
Make sure you know where the clicking is first. They are two different models.
is it the same part for the passenger side and the driver side? Mine started doing this, and it sounds like its coming from the passenger side. PLUS, when its on the floor or dash setting the clicking is not there.
Do you have any support for needing to transfer the circuit board? Why would the new replacement part not come with a new circuit board? Haven’t seen anything about that anywhere
@@TMH_Golf in the fiesta there are 2 blend door actuators. One is under the dash, the other is behind the glove box.
they are identical in size, shape, and internal components except for the circuit board. 5-PIN under the steering column 2-PIN behind the glove box.
If you purchased the wrong part you can swap the circuit board to use the part on the appropriate side.
The song of our people has begun for my 16 at 52k miles. Appreciate the video!
Mine just started at 35k on my '16
56k on my 2016 & I'm having to do this for the second time.
Driver's side, 60k on a '15
2019 FiSt driver side 30k miles. First owner.
Thank you for this helpful video and thank you for having manners, not cursing, speaking intelligently, etc. as you discuss cars, it's a pleasure to watch.
Lol where have you been going
Just replaced my actuator, took 30 minutes, you saved me a bunch of money from the stealership! Thanks man.
Cheers!
for your info, there are 3 door actuators on Fiesta: 604-400 Mode actuator (driver side), 604-251 Air Inlet (behind the glove case) and the 604-322 Temperature actuator (at the left of glove case near controls)
Just want to add to the comments and say thanks. My 2014 ST has been doing it for over a year, and I was avoiding fixing it. This video convinced me to try it myself and have to say it went exactly like the video. Would highly recommend a similar small ratchet. And for hand loosing the end, and tightening at the beginning, I would suggest using a T25 bit by hand - way easier then trying to turn the screw head. I can't thank you enough!
Thank you so much for this super helpful video. I replaced the Blend Door Actuator on my 2014 Fiesta SE. The clicking is gone! For anyone who is interested in DIY, on my 2014 Fiesta SE, there were 3 screws. Because the space is extremely tight, having a right tool makes a huge difference. Your ratchet should as SMALL as possible. Here is another tip. After I inserted the pole (with gears on it) of the actuator into the receiving socket on the car, the screw holes did NOT line up. I started the engine, everything loosened up. I was able to line up the screw holes. Essentially, if something is stuck, do NOT force it.
I have a 14 fiesta se. I only took off 2 screws. There was a screw nearby but that wasnt part of the actuator.
Mine just failed today. Thanks for the video!
Mine failed exactly 1 year and 5 days ago. I ended up taking it to a mechanic and he charged me 320$ to diagnose, and than fix it. Now, a year later, and it's already started doing it again, same actuator, (Mode Door Actuator) same sound. No way am I going back to a mechanic this time. Such a waste of money. :(
Which one did you put in? I have tried 2 different ones and the clicking is still there. I first installed the one for the air inlet, didn't fixed the issue. Just yesterday I switched that one out with one for the temperature, and the clicking is still there.
Thanks, this helped me on both the actuators. I replaced both sides and I had to turn on the car and cycle through the temperatures / turn the a/c on and off to get the outlet to move to the right position so I could insert the plastic gear.
Replaced my actuator today and I amazed/envious that folks can get this done in less than an hour. Maybe my hands are too large, or the wiring harness in mine is in a different place, but getting the top actuator mounting screw out was torture (rear one wasn't all that easy either). My forearms will be showing the scratches and bruises for a week! That said, good video and agree with the tool of choice being a small 1/4" ratchet. Thanks for a video well done!
And yes, an autopsy of the failed actuator showed two teeth sheared off.
Man I don’t know how to thank you enough for this video. Just did mine in my 14 titanium. This and an air filter in under 30 minutes and saved me a lot of time or money. You rock!
Just got a 2017 Fiesta ST a few hours ago, heard this sound and knew almost exactly what it could've been. So I'm glad this video exists
How many miles was it when you heard it?
@@nightmaster6381 Actually happened when i was testing it out before I bought it at 68k miles, I knew what it was but still managed to get an extra 1k off the price tag by mentioning it
@@BummerFace Ok thanks. I was curious because I got a 2017 Fieata St 2 months ago with around 38000 miles and was looking at what mileage everyone's Blend Door Actuator went bad. I have no idea if mine has broken before so I'm trying to figure out what seems to be the average mileage. Seems like its between 30k-40k. Yours was the highest I've seen. Good job on negotiating $1000 off the price tag!
@@nightmaster6381 2016 with 27k miles did it
@@IG-DM.5.0 Wow. I hope your car was under warranty and you got it taken care of for free!
2019 SE and started having this issue at about 98k miles. Didn't want to go to the mechanic knowing the price range could be upwards of 300! This video was amazingly helpful, thank you!
Watched the video twice, set up my tools just like it's shown, had the part changed in 15 minutes. Excellent tutorial.
Glad it helped!
Ford dealership quoted me $700 for this repair. I think I'll try it myself. Thanks!
I went to a mechanic and got it done for 320$, I decided against doing it myself. I was afraid i'd screw something up.
I just did it and it was so easy. Did you ever fix it?
they fixed mine for 200 bucks
Remember that the Fiesta has 2 of these! (one on the driver's side and one on the passenger's side!) I found that out the hard way. THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. (one has 2 pins and another has like 4-5 pins). Just make sure you buy the correct part. Good luck! Great video.
there are three
@@chrispasch4143 I'm not looking forward to the third. Looks like it's behind the center stack near the floor if memory serves.
I'm going to try and fix this myself too. Thanks for the links. The only problem the review in comments on the part - someone says this part did not fit property, needed modification.
I took the car to the dealer today telling them this is exactly what is wrong - they wanted to charge me over 350, PLUS a diagnostic test of 180.00 to prove that was really the issue. - Would of cost me nearly 600 for a 30 dollar part and labour. Rip off.
Thanks a bunch for the vid. Just did my wife’s Fiesta, and it took me about 40 minutes. Had I not dropped/lost the socket in the dash it would have been 30. And if I had not removed a third unrelated screw near the motor that took me ten minutes to find where to replace it, it would have been 20. I appreciate you makin the vid which showed me there was no need to pay someone to do this repair.
I got my 2015 fiesta with 12 miles on it and it started clicking 2 months later. Ford fixed it once and now wants to charge me my first born to fix it a 2nd time (it started clicking again last year). I've been telling it to shut up for a year🤣😂I'm glad I found your video. Now I know how to fix it myself! Thanks!!
I am about to purchase this car from someone in like 2 days and this is the only thing wrong with the car and I am sooooo happppy to find your video ! I am going to fix this myself once I get my car !!! Thankyou for sharing !!!!!
Super helpful video, thanks for posting. Just finished replacing mine thanks to this video. Just a note for others like me that do not have a push button start, it’s MUCH harder to get tools in there.
You are a life saver bro. The dealer just tried to charge my sister in law 900 bucks to change this. I hate dealerships.
I will be doing this tomorrow. Super helpful. I'm glad you paused the video to show the screws and the tool you used.
It worked. Make damn sure you're replacing the right issue. I was able to put my feet on the headrest and get my feed by the brake pedal and see the motor skipping. I have scrawny arms and and rail thin anymore, so I was able to put one arm over the knee airbag under the steering wheel and one arm up from below to work it out with a little ratchet wrench. Great video.
does your AC blow hot air and do this noise? Mine does. Are my 2 issues related? Thank you.
I found removing the air bag under the steering wheel way easier. Just remember to disconnect the battery. There's 2 nuts and a wire but it gives you more room to work with. The shop wanted $1200 to do it.
Thanks for making this video. I was stuck on getting the top screws of the actuator off just by going underneath. Removing the steering wheel cover is the way to go!
Thank you for your video. This saved me a lot of money. Repair worked perfectly on my 2014 Ford Fiesta. When installing the new actuator, if the gear shaft does not align to the socket, rotate the large gear located down and to the right of the socket.
This is just super. The discussion on a Fiesta forum is full of people complaining that it takes 4 hours, and requires taking out the knee airbag. Just replaced it in under an hour.
This is great! I just picked up a "new" 2017 model that had been on a dealer lot in Florida for a year, never sold. It started doing this last month at the 3K mile mark. It will be covered under warranty, and I can tell the service writer exactly what the issue is. You say it's somewhat common, so perhaps they would just hear the noise and go "Yep, blend actuator", but one never knows.
Happy to help, hopefully they can diagnose it easy.
Very helpful video, just replaced the driver side one, a little tip though...I used the flexible socket extension to undo the two T20 screws...made it much easier for me 😀 thanks 👍
The video was very helpful indeed. I have a 2012 SES and there is a harness anchored over the top screw, which added to the suckery. But I was finally able to get it out. Putting it back in was equally terrible because of the harness. A 1/4 bit driver is very handy since there is no space to work with. Now onto the passenger side.
ESD, thanks a million for putting together this excellent video. I bought the part then visited my Mom and her '14 Fiesta to fix her knocking sound. I replaced the part and... it still knocked. :( Hang on, there's a good ending. First, I wanted to share some learned lessons: (1) it's tight getting to those 2 screws. For the front one, I was able to use a 6" T20 screwdriver by coming in from the front, over the right area of the steering column. (2) the back screw was a little tougher, on my back, looking up, came in from underneath and removed the screw also with the same T20 screwdriver. However, it was more difficult going back in so for the last 1/4" or so I held a T20 hex bit with my right hand coming in from over the top of the steering column while using the left hand to turn a small crescent wrench. (3) Removing the harness was a little tricky. I believe the small red tab can be pulled up, and then slides out. Once out, the harness comes off with a little wiggle. (4) The white post wasn't aligned when I first tried to install the new part. The white post has 7 teeth and one missing tooth so needs to be aligned. I couldn't turn the new white post, but was able to rotate the gear wheel and hole where the post would attach. It's a large 5" gear wheel and I was able to spin it easily with an awl pushing against the teeth (found a couple inches below the hole where the white post needed to go). So, I came here and discovered other people were saying there were more actuators. Fortunately, I reproduced the knocking and tracked it to behind the glovebox. Much, much easier there but it's not the same exact part. It looks the same except it has 2 prongs for the harness and doesn't have an internal board. The glove box easily came out without any tools by pulling the 2 rubber posts on each side towards the middle then rolling the glove box downward. Once the posts were now exposed, the glove box could be easily pulled out completely with a little effort (there's a few plastic clasps that are holding it in). With it out, there's a great view of the failed actuator, and the 2 T20 screws were easily removed. However, I now had a working driver-side actuator. I opened both the driver-side one up, and the passenger side one. There's about 7 fragile little clasps all around them that can be gently pried while pulling up to remove the tops. Each has 3 plastic internal gear wheels, and fortunately they're the same parts. The failed one had a plastic tooth that had broken away so I replaced it with the same wheel from the working unit. Put everything back together and... VICTORY! Woohoo!!! Thanks again! Hope this helps someone else!
Thanks for sharing, glad you got this figured out!
Align the receiving hole by moving the gear control wheel.... clever (thank you).
I’ve had my fiesta st for almost 6 years and 55,000 miles. Just started clicking a couple months ago. Just fixed it. Thanks!! I had to take the blend door actuator apart to line up the gears. I guessed that’s why it has a bunch of clips around it. Took me forever to figure that out.
Great video. My daughter’s car has the same issue. It’s a pain in the rump to get to. But this video is super helpful. I put a tiny piece of tape over each actuator bracket mount hole, so that putting the screws in, they would be less likely to fall out. Any help you can get, especially one handed up under the dash. I really felt like a tiny bit of expansion foam just in the bracket holes, left to dry and then drill a tiny hole in the foam, would have helped hold the screws in place better while reattaching.
Thanks for the video, just successfully fixed mine. Hardest part (by far) was getting the new part aligned properly. That took me nearly 30 mins alone...
Glad it helped
Thank you for the video, I replaced the part successfully. Unfortunately the air is only venting from the defrost vent and will not comply with knob. What gives?
I really wish I would have seen this prior to taking my car in this morning to have Ford fix it... to the tune of $237!!! This video is SUPER helpful! Great job!
Misty Blue Scott $237 wasn’t bad at all. I’ve seen quotes from Fords upwards of $$700
Yes you got a good price
Why isn’t Ford covering the cost of this design flaw?
Thanks! Process went smoothly until the red retaining clip separated from the wiring harness. Fortunately it slid back in. The video saved me time and money.
Nice video, this job is definitely tricky but doable. A small ratchet with a pivoting head is a must. When I went to install the new actuator the shaft was oriented incorrectly relative to the vent. I ended up plugging the actuator in and turning the car on and cycling the vent positions until it matched the orientation of the actuator that came out of the car. This did the trick!
Did you have dual zone control or single zone? Are there still 2 actuators driver and passenger side?
@@stevenhacker1347 I have a single zone climate control.
Just replaced mine with the help of your video.... 2015 Fiesta ST.... probably went out at 52,000 miles...
I saved $279 doing this myself. It was so easy! Did it in less than 45 minutes
Great video, mine been doing that awhile now, question, as I drive with AC, will blow ice cold, then hot air, after awhile will suddenly blow cold for minute, then hot again. Is this also related to the actuator in the video??
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! My Fiesta 2015 was doing the same, it was driving me NUTS!!
I've had my '13 Fiesta SFE, and I've had it fail twice in 3 years...such a PITA. Thanks for this!
Hey brother video was a big help on my 2015 FIest ST. I actually watched a video on why these fail, and it said on these newer style Blend Door Actuators the gears don't break, but mine had three broken teeth on the big gear.
It's sad we can't get a quality part to fix these for good.
Thank you for the helpful video! I have this issue on the passenger side of my 2015 Ford Fiesta SE. Do you know if it is the same part for the driver and passenger sides?
Nice video! My 2014 FiST started doing this, and I just ignore it. It's been doing it so long I don't even notice it anymore lol. Everything works fine as far as heat and AC.
I've been ignoring mine in my 2015 since about 2016, but it's gotten to the point where it takes a few miles for the AC to actually come out of the dash vents, so it's about time. Also my mode door behind the glove box just started clicking a couple of weeks ago, so I'm doing both.
Thanks for a very helpful video! My 2014 Fiesta SE blows cold air, but not very strong, even with the fan turned up all the way. I think it’s an issue with the blend door actuator and I’m going to try this technique.
It might be. It might also be that your cabin filter is clogged, so check that, too.
Bongo Dave In keeping with the idea of eliminating the simplest problems first, I’ll try that before tackling the blend door actuator. Mine’s not making noise so maybe that’s it. Thanks!
Ford says to change it every 20,000. I don't know if you have to do it that often, but if you haven't yet, it's probably time.
Thank you for this video! I'm new to doing my own car repairs and this made it so simple. The noise didn't stop right after install, I had to turn the car on and off a few more times but it is now noise free on startup!
Thanks so much for the video! I had this issue recently on my Fiesta ST, scared the heck out of me the first time I heard it and it's extremely annoying. I ordered the part and it worked. I wish I'd had a team of trained ferrets but I was able to contort myself enough that I replaced it. Now start up is quiet again!
Cheers!
Many thanks. I have a lot of gratitude for you. I was able to change it myself. 15 years ago, the dealer would have charged me an arm and a leg. You rock!
Thank you so much! My 2011 STS is not clicking, but I believe it has the same problem. When you switch from defrost to vent A/C, nothing happens. However the next time you start the car and have the controls on vent A/C, it will work fine. So I believe the actuator is not working correctly.
Thanks for this. I've replaced my motor in there before and removed the airbag. Its so hard to get in there even then XD
It would be quite the plot twist if it didn't work after all of that and the video was still uploaded lol. This is super helpful; I had the same exact problem.
Video has been saved, I just ordered the same part today
Thanks for the video. The swap was a huge pain, access wise, but straight forward.
Thanks sir! I was able to fix this and no more clickey noise!
Man im going to try this! Tysm for this video, Ford quoted me $1600 for the labor to replace this part!!
$1600? GRRRRRRRRR
1600 that makes no sense. Its an easy fix. I paid 23 dollars for the part and finished it in 1 hour. So are the charging 1580 for labour?
@@tydish yep, they said the part was $40 but labor was that much because it was so difficult to get to!
Great video, big props for being able to get good video of the location. I've been inside many of dashes above the pedals and it can be a PITA. LOL My 2017 Fiesta ST started doing it today November 2021. Bought the car new in May of 2018 and it only has about 12,000 miles on it. Just outside factory bumper to bumper grrr. Mine only clicks when you change to the dash vents and eventually stops clicking but I have a feeling it will only get worse.
Awesome! Just replaced the blower resistor so now the fan works a t levels 1 and 2 again. Seems both fixes are about as hard. Now on to the blender motor!
Thanks for this video! My defrost vents aren't blowing air. I'm not getting that crazy sound, though. So I'm not sure if it's my blend door actuator. Do you have any suggestions?
Mine just started as well. If I don't have dual zone control, are there still a driver and passenger actuator or just one?
I cursed the whole way through but couldn’t have done it without you ❤
Hey there! Thanks for the video! After installing my AC doesn't blow from main nozzles and just from the windshield ones. Any ideas on what might happened?
Very good video. I removed the handbrake handle cover (it comes off in 2 pieces and wiggles past the remaining rear section of the centre console) for better access to the adjuster 👍
Mine is doing the same thing too on my 16’ Fiesta ST and has been for the last couple weeks. I’ll definitely have to try this very soon since I have a new actuator to replace the broken with now.
Awesome video man, detailed and informative.
I have now owned my car long enough that I get to do this a second time! Yay!
I do still love my Fiesta ST though.
sweet. glad i found a video to fix this myself. when mine started doing this i went into a frenzy and turned the car off immediately lol
Same i was freaking out didnt knew what it was till now
I just heard a knocking sound for the first time today coming from inside the glovebox. Totally freaked my passenger and myself out not knowing what it is. Reading through comments it sounds like the passenger side actuator. At least I have a starting point now of how to fix it. The weather of course just hit winter and I do repairs outside. How long can I go before it's necessary for safety? Thanks in advance.
It's really never a safety concern. Just may have issues with your heating and or air-conditioning routing properly.
mine dont click, but it dont change from face vent to floor, ive not found any videos on this problem, now im wondering if it does click but some other person may have removed the harness plug from the unit, Did u take your actuator apart to see what bit broke, im guessing plastic gears and tooth broke???
I get this type of clicking but it only happens on start up, do you think this is the same issue?
Mine is clicking from behind my glove box. Would this be the same part? It only clicks real quick after shutting the ac off. Do I really need to fix it?
My 64 plate Fiesta started to make this clicking sound a few months ago but because Ford quoted a high price I had to leave it a while, now the clicking has stopped but the heater will only blow out cold air and I keep having to put on my demister as the windscreen mists up regularly. I have read comments that there are 2 door actuators, do you know which one mine will be? Many thanks in advance.
I have the same annoying problem.
Is there a fuse I can pull or a wire I can cut in the interm?
I get the same sound with my 2018 Ford Fiesta but it starts not when i turn on the engine, but when I turn on the heat or the ac. It only lasts for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 clicks, and then stops regardless of whether the heat or ac is still on. Any thoughts?
Nice! Trying to figure out if this approach (the steering wheel shroud) will work with a 2016 Ford Focus.
Thanks for the link too it’s cheaper than auto stores. Fixing on my moms Ford Fiesta
My Dodge Caravan has had this problem in two different locations one under the dash and one somewhere in the back. Have ignored them for over a year. This morning my wife's Fiesta started the same thing. I am so ticked!!
would a stubby T-20 screwdriver possibly work better for access than a ratchet?
This happened to my Fiesta last night! We hear the clicking mostly on the passenger side. Is there a blend door on either side of the car? Or is it just one only accessible from behind the steering wheel
Thank you so much (and thanks to that other guy who showed you). I was about to do this replacement the hard way but figured I would watch one more video...very glad I did.
Awesome video!!! 👍👍👍 Following this video I was able to replace mine in just under an hour. For anyone trying to do this at home. Get the smallest ratchet with as many teeth as possible (mine has 72 and I wish it had more for this install). Thanks again!!!
My A/C Actuator just came in the mail for my mahs 2014 Fiesta Titanium. Her Fiesta sounds more like a mouse shutting a door and at times sounds like it is playing a tune. Drives me nuts but it had went on since shortly after she got it in 2014. It has only now (recently) it decides to have troubles with changing tempretures and shifting locations. I had replaced the A/C Clutch Relay hoping that would solve the issue but in the back of my mind I knew it would come down to the actuator.
Will a broken blend door cause my 2012 ford festiva se cause me not to get any cold air?
Would this be applicable to a 2016 Focus SE? I get a whistling noise with higher fan speeds. My car got stuck ok defrost this afternoon and was blowing cold. Started it up a few minutes later and it was acting normal again. AC got stuck on defrost last summer too.
Hello. I have a fiesta titanium 2015 from Mexico, the same part in the right side? Or is another part? Best regards
Great job on making a clear, understandable video with undoubtedly the simplest way to remove and replace this part. I'm kicking myself because I just paid $658 to my local mechanic to do this!
Don't kick yourself - kick HIM for ripping you off! Mine just started clicking today; Ford dealer wants over $800 total to fix it! I can do a lot of trying for $800 !!
@@ruthelzey I'm going to threaten them to 7 on your side consumer help. Will see what the dealer says after that. Will show him this video.
Hey great video. Just had a question. When you heard the clicking sound, where did it sound like it was coming from? Mine is clicking too but doesn't sound like it is coming from behind the steering wheel. It sounds like its coming from the passenger side of the console.
Brad Ingram it’s in 3 spots after just reading about it
I used this video about 3 years ago at about 60k miles, and here I again at 115k!
wow man thanks !! just made me save a crap load of cash .
Same problem on my 2014 fiesta st
Thanks! Have that exact problem, and now know how to fix it. Perfect.
Happy to help!
I removed the faulty blend door actuator and plugged in the new one before installing. I then started the car to test that the new one worked before putting it in place. By doing this, I discovered that the actuator gear had moved beyond the range that would allow me to install it. I had to restart the car and immediately stop it once the actuator gear started to move so that gear stopped in range to allow me to install it.
Thank you so much for making this video! Did the new Accuator ever fail after you installed it?
You're welcome. It hasn't failed yet!
Keep up these videos man, I love what you're doing here and I'm keeping it all in mind for when I pick up my ST soon. I'll be checking back often for sure!
Just got finished this job, thanks for the video. However, the clicking remains. Is there an acctuator on driver and passenger side?
I just checked the parts directory and I only see mention of one so unfortunately I'm not sure why the clicking would still be persisting.. I can't find evidence that there is on on the passenger side
Ford told me there are four acuators that can cause this clicking problem, i had one replaced under warranty and now a second one has started clicking
Was your AC temps effected due to a broken blend door?
Mine is and I live in Florida.. everyday is a nightmare driving. I will never buy Anything from Ford again
Jim Beaubrun I replaced mines and now it’s stuck on ventilation blowing hot 🥵 brahhhhh
the magic chanch shell I feel you fuck it’s been hell
Thank for the video, just did this in my ST..took about 15mins.
Need help..
I have a 2014 Ford Fiesta SE with with same noise.
I replaced the blend door motor. Did not fix the problem.
After I calmed down.... I noticed the sound was coming from behind the glove box. Are there two motors?
roger ballard I have a 2013 Focus and have the same noise. Went back to car tonight to try and pinpoint the location of the clicking, but it went away, for now. I can’t upload a pic here, but I’ve seen some actuators being behind glove box, towards the center of the car.
My question is if you don't mind the annoying clicking will it be harmful to the car over time?
Nope, no harm. However you may not be able to switch between directional air settings(ie feet or head only).