{"product_id":"ford-blend-door-actuator-aa5z-19e616-c","title":"Genuine Ford AA5Z-19E616-C HVAC Blend Door Actuator | Explorer, Taurus, Flex, MKS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 18px 0\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Ford OEM Part\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Part Number: AA5Z-19E616-C (Motorcraft YH-1779)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Fixes Clicking \/ Ticking Noise Behind the Glove Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Restores Correct Air Temperature Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Fits Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Police Interceptor, Lincoln MKS\/MKT — Verify by VIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Ford AA5Z-19E616-C HVAC Blend Door (Temperature) Actuator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHearing a rapid clicking or ticking noise behind the glove box when you start the car or change the temperature? Air blowing hot when you ask for cold — or stuck on one temperature no matter what you set? On the Ford Explorer, Taurus, Flex, and their Lincoln siblings, that is the classic sign of a failed blend door actuator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine Ford AA5Z-19E616-C is the HVAC blend door (temperature) actuator — the small electric motor that moves the door mixing hot and cold air inside the heater box. Ford's catalog lists it as a \"Motor Assembly \/ Door Actuator,\" and some listings call it an \"A\/C Motor Assembly,\" but note: this is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the blower (fan) motor. It is the temperature door actuator, located behind the glove box on top of the HVAC housing, held by 3 screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAA5Z-19E616-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAA5Z19E616C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces (superseded numbers):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8G1Z-19E616-B · 8G1Z-19E616-C · AA5Z-19E616-B · Motorcraft YH-1778. The current Motorcraft packaging of the same unit is \u003cstrong\u003eYH-1779\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOTORCRAFT YH-1779\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDORMAN 604-234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOUR SEASONS 73198\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPD 1712296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKP SK604234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failed Blend Door Actuator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicking or ticking noise behind the glove box at ignition on or when changing temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir blows the wrong temperature — hot when set to cold, or the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature \"stuck\" and does not respond to the dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn dual-zone systems, one side stuck hot or cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Genuine Ford part — the same actuator your dealer installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Cures the well-known clicking-behind-the-glovebox complaint on Explorer, Taurus, and Flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Same unit as Motorcraft YH-1779\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Accessible location: behind the glove box, on top of the heater box, 3 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Typical DIY repair in 1–2 hours with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Genuine Ford OEM Part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHVAC Blend Door (Temperature) Actuator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFunction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend door actuator is an electric rotary motor that positions the temperature blend door inside the HVAC housing, controlling the mix of heated and cooled air delivered to the vents. When the actuator's internal gears wear or strip, it clicks against the stop and the system loses control of air temperature. Replacing the actuator restores normal temperature control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaurus 2008–2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaurus X 2008–2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorer 2011–2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlex 2009–2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolice Interceptor Sedan \/ Utility 2013–2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMKS 2009–2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMKT 2010–2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSable 2008–2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify fitment with your VIN before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Genuine Ford AA5Z-19E616-C HVAC Blend Door Actuator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Motor Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA5Z-19E616-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA5Z19E616C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8G1Z-19E616-B \/ 8G1Z-19E616-C \/ AA5Z-19E616-B \/ Motorcraft YH-1778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorcraft Equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYH-1779\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeller SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eford_AA5Z19E616C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHVAC Blend Door (Temperature) Actuator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic rotary electric actuator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.25 × 2.25 in, 3 mounting holes, 5-pin connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBehind glove box, top of HVAC housing (3 screws)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty may vary by supplier, seller, and region. Please contact us before purchase if warranty confirmation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=la4EotAU2lc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/la4EotAU2lc\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"2015 Ford Explorer Blend Door Fix — Fix or Fab\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;border-radius:8px\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e▶ 2015 Ford Explorer Blend Door Fix — Fix or Fab\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the blower (fan) motor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Despite the catalog name \"A\/C Motor Assembly,\" this is the blend door actuator — the small motor that controls air \u003cem\u003etemperature\u003c\/em\u003e, not the fan that blows air. If your fan does not spin, you need a blower motor instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy old part is stamped 8G1Z-19E616-B or AA5Z-19E616-B — is this the right one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AA5Z-19E616-C is Ford's current replacement for 8G1Z-19E616-B, 8G1Z-19E616-C, and AA5Z-19E616-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fix the clicking noise behind my glove box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stripped blend door actuator is the classic cause of that clicking\/ticking on Explorer, Taurus, and Flex. If the noise comes from that area and temperature control misbehaves, this actuator is the common repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Motorcraft YH-1779?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. YH-1779 is the Motorcraft-brand packaging of the same Ford unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hard is the installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits behind the glove box on top of the heater box, held by 3 screws. A typical DIY job takes 1–2 hours with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52213105361197,"sku":"ford_AA5Z19E616C","price":35.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/1723\/9341\/files\/ford-blend-door-actuator-aa5z-19e616-c-view-01_6db0bcf7-082b-4d8c-a584-8f1bb484f6d6.jpg?v=1783674560","url":"https:\/\/globalsautoparts.com\/products\/ford-blend-door-actuator-aa5z-19e616-c","provider":"globalsautoparts.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}