2011 FX4 tapping noise behind radio controls
09-19-2014, 02:29 PM
#21
Sweet. That's the part they sold me. I'm going to do it this evening. Truck is getting two new tires, I got a sidewall puncture out in our pasture, so I have to wait until I pick it up. Always fun to save some dough.....
Jumpseat....would yours knock while adjusting or trying to adjust temp?
Jumpseat....would yours knock while adjusting or trying to adjust temp?
09-19-2014, 02:55 PM
#22
Sweet. That's the part they sold me. I'm going to do it this evening. Truck is getting two new tires, I got a sidewall puncture out in our pasture, so I have to wait until I pick it up. Always fun to save some dough..... Jumpseat....would yours knock while adjusting or trying to adjust temp?
09-19-2014, 06:51 PM
#23
Done. Opened up the old one and a few teeth were broke off. This is really fairly easy. The back screw is a pain. I went through the glove box to get it. Patience and this little tool...
09-19-2014, 07:02 PM
#24
Senior Member
[MENTION=74265]jumpseat82[/MENTION], glad you got your heat fixed. My wifes 04 Explorer 4x4 was supposed to be a 4ish hour job per AllData to change the blend actuator. We got it done inside of 45 minutes. Special tools (and small hands) were required in some spots. Lol.
09-19-2014, 10:29 PM
#25
Senior Member
Done. Opened up the old one and a few teeth were broke off. This is really fairly easy. The back screw is a pain. I went through the glove box to get it. Patience and this little tool...
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Last edited by cerhai; 09-19-2014 at 10:32 PM.
09-19-2014, 11:27 PM
#26
Good deal. Good to see you got it done. I might try to get that back screw in someday that I'm bored. You're right this is a pretty easy fix and a inexpensive part. I'm glad I didn't pay to get it done.
09-20-2014, 07:29 AM
#27
Senior Member
Guys, what year are your trucks and how many miles?
What is expected failure rate and when can I expect mine to fail?
What is expected failure rate and when can I expect mine to fail?
09-20-2014, 08:27 AM
#28
I have a 2010 with 34k miles and it finally went out. Well at least I think it just went out. I didn't need heat until the other morning. The temp control has been on cold since April or May. I posted on here almost a year from today that my control was making a noise when every I turned it. Truck only had 24,500 miles then. I was out of warranty by 4 months. The dealer told me the sound wasn't an issue. Seems to be a common problem from what I've gathered.
Last edited by jumpseat82; 09-20-2014 at 08:37 AM.
09-20-2014, 06:26 PM
#30
Senior Member
mine went out at 9k miles on a 2011. I replaced it myself after work one day, dealer told me the entire dash had to come out, and needed the truck there for a day. I cant afford to be truckless for a day, my truck is my office.