I've been reading how to do this on a 2001 mustang and discovered many models of fords around these years use the same Actuator and i followed the instructions along with the highly detailed photos and sucesfully repaired mine. Here is the link http://www.Ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&albumid=12198
How do I locate the heater blend door actuator in a Ford f150 pickup
Replacing door actuator on ml500. How do I remove the outside door handle?
Assuming the "actuator" being asked about is the one for the temperature blend door...See "Related Questions" below for lots of detailed information / instructions on replacing
how to replace actuator on a 2000 malibu
I believe it is located behind the glove compartment. Drop out the glove compartment box and you will see the blend door actuator.
get a person who does that work to come over
replace temperature door actuator.
The temperature blend door actuator is almost straight behind the radio.See "Related Questions" below for detailed instructions on replacing the actuator.
Behind the dashboard
Before replacing the thermostat or any other component of the Windstar's HVAC system, be sure to check your blend door for functionality FIRST. The most common issue with heat or A/C in the late model Ford windstar is a broken blend door. A broken blend door actuator is almost as common as a broken blend door itself. Typically, the fix requires disassembling the entire dash and replacing the whole plenum box, which can be a costly repair.
If the antenna cable is loose, maybe.
Before replacing the thermostat, it is worth checking to see if the blend door is broken or the blend door actuator is failing. The most common issue relating to thermostat and climate control in Ford Windstar vans is the blend door. CHECK TO SEE IF IT IS BROKEN BEFORE REPLACING OTHER COMPONENTS (i.e. Thermostat, heater core, etc.). The Blend Door actuator on the Ford Windstar can be found by removing the glovebox. A broken blend door actuator is almost as common as a broken blend door itself. Typically, the fix requires disassembling the entire dash and replacing the whole plenum box, which can be a costly repair. Linked here is a video from www.heatertreater.net demonstrating how to access components of the plenum box for repair without disassembling the entire dash.