Heater blend door actuator behind glove compartment?

FLUBE66

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2005 FORD EXCURSION
V10
4WD
100,000 MILES

Original behind glove compartment has stripped gears, have purchased 2, neither even try’s to work not sure I’m ordering the correct one.
Would you know what the correct part # is please ( bought Dorman parts? )

Monday, December 22nd, 2025 AT 1:08 PM

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KEN L

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When the blend door actuator is removed try to work the blend door pivot by hand inside the heater plenum, if it is stuck or jammed the actuator will not work. Here is the correct part number you need from Dorman.

Dorman: 604-272
Dorman Products

Ford/Motorcraft OEM references: XC3Z-19E616-BA (also shows as XC2Z-19E616-AA in some OEM

Please let us know what happens.

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 AT 10:48 AM