Ford Explorer AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

65,800 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replaced blower motor (1 reports)
  3. used zip ties to fix a/c blower fan (1 reports)

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problem #3

2008Jun 01

Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,400 miles

When I turned on the rear a/c, I could hear a loud clicking sound and could smell burning plastic. Already went to Ford for a similar problem and they were no help. I took off the rear left panel and removed the blower motor. The wheel/fan had a crack in it and when it spins the crack would opened up and rub on the plastic around the air intake. I had to sand down the intake housing because the fan took chunks out of it. Then I used zip ties on the fan blades to hold the crack together. So far it's holding and I have rear a/c again. NO THANKS TO FORD. I have had several Ford vehicles and this is the only one that has given me any problems.

matrix_tx

San Antonio, Texas, USA

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problem #2

2007Jul 10

(reported on)

Explorer Limited V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

Was told it could be a blend motor issue - clicking is really annoying in the back when either the heater or the a/c is used
Disappointing!

Marlene F.

Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #1

2007Jan 09

(reported on)

Explorer XLT 4.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

The dealer had a chance to fix previously but put "have customer return when problem persists." They did that a lot. Five times for the horn assy. They replaced the blower motor and the problem has been resolved under extended warranty. They also fixed a whistling noise while the A/C was on. Mostly during acceleration.

Daniel M.

Howell, MI, USA

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