Blend door actuator has been having problems?

2007 FORD FUSION
110,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ATRAIN16
My A/C has been having problems. Will not change settings (defrost etc.,). I changed the blend door actuator by the gas pedal, but I can't figure out where the other one is. Is it going to be very hard to get to?
May 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Yep, that would be the mode blend door actuator. Here is the location so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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May 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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ATRAIN16
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Is it also by the gas pedal?
May 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Yes, it is the lower actuator right above the gas pedal.
May 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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I think it is the higher one. The mode door actuator. The lower one is the one I already changed. any hints how to get it out of there?
May 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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I am sorry, you are correct, it is the higher one :/ I would use a small mirror on a stick and 1/4 drive sockets with a universal to get the mounting screws out. You might need to remove the throttle pedal and any brackets that are in the way. Have a good weekend and let me know if that fixes it.
May 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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