I cannot even begin to explain how thankful I am that you made this video. I drive the exact explorer and haven't had heat since last winter. But thanks to you, me and my family no longer have to freeze cause I'm too poor to pay a mechanic. So thank you, seriously.
6 years later and this video is still blessing people! I saw it over a year ago was a little apprehensive to try! Worked like a charm and I’m grateful!
I bought a 2003 Ford Explorer for about 1500$ over a year ago, great SUV but the heat crapped out on me. Took it to a dealership to see if it could be fixed... I was quoted $201 for the part and $2275. for labor, w/tax a total of $2492. Your video was fantastic, it worked and saved me a big chuck of change. Thank you very much!
Just a couple tips for anyone who might elect to flip the switch manually/without removing the panels and just flipping down the glovebox and reaching through the side: because of the location and small amount of space, you will not be able to fit a light and/or camera inside to see exactly what you're doing. I did it this way and once I gained enough access (I have somewhat large hands/long fingers for a lady) by way of dropping down the glovebox and reaching over behind the plastic panel, I couldn't quite figure out exactly where the lever was; so, I decided to crank the engine and turn the dial over to start up the clicking from the failure to engage. It was super simple to find by tracking the source of the noise and I was able to get it switched over in no more than 10 seconds. I probably fidgeted with it a good 2 minutes or so before deciding to try it that way but it was near instantaneous once it started clicking again. I would have removed the panels and placed a zip tie like the poster, but I was afraid that since the lever already wasn't working properly, and being a 15 year old vehicle, that I might accidentally snap off the lever, either partly or entirely, because of the direction it would be pulled (due to the console framing panels, it'd be pulled toward the side instead of straight down) and, if it did snap off, there'd be no getting around replacing then. That is unless I wanted to spend a North-Eastern winter as a popsicle! 🥶🥶😵
Thank you for this video. This has saved a dad and two kids from freezing during morning school runs. I've just temporarily fixed the heater for the winter season. My mechanic was tired of fixing stuff on my truck, so I decided to do this repair myself. It works.
I gotta express my gratitude to you for posting this . I was imagining either taking the entire freaking dashboard apart or paying someone way too much to fix this problem. As soon as I saw No Heat/ Clicking I knew this was the video I needed. November and December in Indiana is no place to be without a heater/defroster. I got this truck for a song with only 78000 miles because the previous owners didn't have the wherewithal to look for a DIY video about how to deal with this problem and gave up on it. Now I have a great 4X4 SUV with plenty of life left in it and no bank note to pay . Thank you
Thank you so much for all your help. We have had this problem for a week. My boyfriend just got a 2002 Explorer and it started not even a week after he got it. Merry Christmas. Thanks again.
Man I cant thank you enough for this video. Had the clicking noise and only blowing cold air. Found this video off from Google, and 10 minutes later. I got heat.
Great video! I was looking for something more permanent, but this is great too. To those who might be mechanically inclined, the part that is broken is called a blend door actuator- $45 at AutoZone. Apparently, it's made of little plastic gears and can be broken by switching from hot and cold quickly, not the temp change, but the quick movement of switching. Anyway, I found some great videos, searching "blend door actuator". It's a very similar process, just on the other side of the dash.
Thank you so much for posting this video! The first snow of the season was this morning and without a heater I was terrified for what was to come in the next few weeks. I was able to fix my heater, on my break and in less than 5 minuets! Thank you Ford Explorer man!!
My daughter & I used this method & it worked like a charm. The only thing is he said one of the screws was an 8mm but it is actually took a 10mm bit but other than that we got it done! Thanks for the video 😊
This worked perfectly...i didnt remove any of the panels...i simply pulled out the glove box and reached in thier and pulled the lever down. Thank you!
I want to thank you for helping me. I am a old single grandma and I just fixed it all by myself with your help! Proud of myself.I have heat😀
I cannot even begin to explain how thankful I am that you made this video. I drive the exact explorer and haven't had heat since last winter. But thanks to you, me and my family no longer have to freeze cause I'm too poor to pay a mechanic. So thank you, seriously.
6 years later and this video is still blessing people! I saw it over a year ago was a little apprehensive to try! Worked like a charm and I’m grateful!
I bought a 2003 Ford Explorer for about 1500$ over a year ago, great SUV but the heat crapped out on me. Took it to a dealership to see if it could be fixed... I was quoted $201 for the part and $2275. for labor, w/tax a total of $2492. Your video was fantastic, it worked and saved me a big chuck of change. Thank you very much!
Did this today and it worked great! I searched many videos before I found this one. This is the best, most informative video!
Just a couple tips for anyone who might elect to flip the switch manually/without removing the panels and just flipping down the glovebox and reaching through the side: because of the location and small amount of space, you will not be able to fit a light and/or camera inside to see exactly what you're doing. I did it this way and once I gained enough access (I have somewhat large hands/long fingers for a lady) by way of dropping down the glovebox and reaching over behind the plastic panel, I couldn't quite figure out exactly where the lever was; so, I decided to crank the engine and turn the dial over to start up the clicking from the failure to engage. It was super simple to find by tracking the source of the noise and I was able to get it switched over in no more than 10 seconds. I probably fidgeted with it a good 2 minutes or so before deciding to try it that way but it was near instantaneous once it started clicking again. I would have removed the panels and placed a zip tie like the poster, but I was afraid that since the lever already wasn't working properly, and being a 15 year old vehicle, that I might accidentally snap off the lever, either partly or entirely, because of the direction it would be pulled (due to the console framing panels, it'd be pulled toward the side instead of straight down) and, if it did snap off, there'd be no getting around replacing then. That is unless I wanted to spend a North-Eastern winter as a popsicle! 🥶🥶😵
Thank you for this video. This has saved a dad and two kids from freezing during morning school runs. I've just temporarily fixed the heater for the winter season. My mechanic was tired of fixing stuff on my truck, so I decided to do this repair myself. It works.
Thank you so very much! Mechanic wanted to charge me $ 350.00 😢😮 found your video and am grateful, grateful! God bless You!!!!
I had doubts at first, but it actually works. I just fixed my heat. Thanks a million . . . !
I gotta express my gratitude to you for posting this . I was imagining either taking the entire freaking dashboard apart or paying someone way too much to fix this problem. As soon as I saw No Heat/ Clicking I knew this was the video I needed. November and December in Indiana is no place to be without a heater/defroster. I got this truck for a song with only 78000 miles because the previous owners didn't have the wherewithal to look for a DIY video about how to deal with this problem and gave up on it. Now I have a great 4X4 SUV with plenty of life left in it and no bank note to pay . Thank you
Thank you so much for all your help. We have had this problem for a week. My boyfriend just got a 2002 Explorer and it started not even a week after he got it. Merry Christmas. Thanks again.
Man I cant thank you enough for this video. Had the clicking noise and only blowing cold air. Found this video off from Google, and 10 minutes later. I got heat.
Great video! I was looking for something more permanent, but this is great too. To those who might be mechanically inclined, the part that is broken is called a blend door actuator- $45 at AutoZone. Apparently, it's made of little plastic gears and can be broken by switching from hot and cold quickly, not the temp change, but the quick movement of switching. Anyway, I found some great videos, searching "blend door actuator". It's a very similar process, just on the other side of the dash.
Thank you so much for posting this video! The first snow of the season was this morning and without a heater I was terrified for what was to come in the next few weeks. I was able to fix my heater, on my break and in less than 5 minuets! Thank you Ford Explorer man!!
Don't you love it when a video actually fixes your problem. You're a Saint
I just completed this project! Thank you for the step by step instructions! Took me 2 hours and works great.
My daughter & I used this method & it worked like a charm. The only thing is he said one of the screws was an 8mm but it is actually took a 10mm bit but other than that we got it done! Thanks for the video 😊
This worked perfectly...i didnt remove any of the panels...i simply pulled out the glove box and reached in thier and pulled the lever down. Thank you!
Just wanted to say your a life saver came out of work freezing rain no heat watched your video and bam heat again thanks so much
Works like a charm. Took a max of 45 minutes and that was just taking my time. Thanks for the info !!!!