Where is the blend door motor actuator located?

2021 FORD ESCAPE
30,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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Hot air is blown from the driver's side, and only cool air is blown from the passenger's side. Can you tell me where the blend door motor actuator is located?
Jan 12, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

As far as the locations, I attached a picture below. Number 8 is for the driver's side and number 9 is for the passenger's side. (see pic 1)

The remaining pictures are the directions for replacing it. Note that the directions are the same for either actuator. The only difference is which actuator is being replaced. It's not too hard of a job.

Here is a link that explains in general how it is done. The pics below are specific to your vehicle.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Jan 12, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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Thank you, this was very useful, but unfortunately there was no problem with it. I tried it by changing the temperature and it worked normally. The air still blowing from the passenger side was cold. Is there another solution?
Jan 13, 2024 at 4:10 AM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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I already have two connected on the same axis. I opened the one at the bottom and it worked when the temperature changed, but I don't know what use the one at the top does since it is tied to the same axis.
Jan 13, 2024 at 8:08 AM
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Hi,

The top one should be a separate actuator and not tied with the bottom one. If they were tied together, you wouldn't have control between the two sides. If you fully remove the actuator and manually move the door, do you get heat?

Let me know.

Joe
Jan 13, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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The two are connected to the same axis, and I do not know what the benefit of the actuator at the top is. I discovered today that when the passenger’s temperature changes to the maximum degree, the air becomes warm, not cold.
Jan 14, 2024 at 12:34 AM
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Even when I changed it manually, the air was not too hot, it was warm. These pictures show that the two pieces are connected to the same axle.
Jan 14, 2024 at 1:50 AM
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Even when I changed it manually, the air was not too hot, it was warm. These pictures show that the two pieces are connected to the same axle
Jan 14, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is it possible you have the wrong actuator? I know the mode actuator is near the temperature actuator. See pic below. Number 4 is the airflow direction actuator (mode door). I think that is the one you removed.

Just for confirmation, this has dual automatic temperature control, correct?

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
Jan 14, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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I did not remove the number 4, but I removed the number 9, and you can see it has been removed in the sent picture.
Jan 14, 2024 at 10:39 PM
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Do you have illustrative pictures of the heater core and the gates surrounding it? Does a dual-zone car have one heater core or two, and does it have a valve or two?
Jan 14, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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Thank you for continuing with me to solve the problem.
Jan 14, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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The one I have is dual zone.
Jan 15, 2024 at 5:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There is one heater core. See pic below. As far as a valve, are you referring to the actuator? If so, there are two.

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
Jan 15, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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How are you, my friend? Sorry for the delay in responding because I did not do this. I checked the Blend Door Actuator number (9 and 8) and door Mode. They were working normally. I changed the door manually and the temperature did not change. Is there another possibility such as a temperature sensor or a blockage in the heater core? Can you tell me the location of the temperature sensor for Passenger Side?
Jan 20, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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I checked 3 Blend Door Actuators.
Jan 20, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The sensor for the passenger side is tucked away. I attached the directions below for replacing it. However, if you moved the door manually and there was no change, I don't feel this is the issue.

Take a look through them and let me know your thoughts.

Also, this vehicle is too new for these problems. Is it still under the 3 year/36K warranty?

Let me know.

Joe

See pics below.
Jan 20, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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How are you, my friend? I also think that the problem is in the air mixing gate, because when I changed it manually, nothing changed, but the motor that makes the change works well.
Jan 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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The problem may be in the air mixing gate itself. Please send me all the diagrams related to the air mixing gate, if you have them, so that I can see how it works and try to figure out the problem.
Jan 26, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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Hi,

I attached everything I could find below. Take a look and let me know if they help or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Jan 26, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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MOHAMMED SAMY
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Thank you, my friend, for sending all these pictures. But I need pictures of the blend doors that change the air from hot to cold and vice versa.
Jan 27, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Because I think the problem is only in the blend door.
Jan 27, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Hi,

The only one I have is the first one I sent. I re-attached it for you below. Number 8 is for the driver's side and number 9 is for the passenger side.

Also, if you haven't already, check to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored in the HVAC module. See pic 2 for possible related codes. If there is a code, let me know and I can get the diagnostics for you.

Here is a link showing how to scan the can-bus:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know if that is what you need.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
Jan 27, 2024 at 7:41 PM