A/C - Cold Air Felt On Passenger Floor In Heat Mode

Article No.
98-6-13

03/30/98

AIR CONDITIONING - COLD AIR FELT ON
PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WHILE IN HEAT MODE -
F-SERIES AND EXPEDITION WITHOUT CONSOLE
BLOWER OPTION - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
8/31/97

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250 LD
1998 NAVIGATOR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include Navigator.

ISSUE:
Cold air may be felt on the floor while in heat mode on some vehicles. This may be caused by the secondary recirc door not sealing.

ACTION:
Replace the secondary recirc door housing. The new housing should improve sealing and reduce the possibility of air leaks. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify concern.

2. Remove the A/C plenum following the procedures outlined in Section 412-03A of the appropriate Workshop Manual.

3. Remove the dual door recirc housing.

4. Install the new single door Recirc Housing (F85Z-1 9A61 8-BA).

5. Reinstall A/C plenum following the procedure outlined in Section 412-03A of the Workshop Manual.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F85Z-19A618-BA Recirc Housing

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 98-4-17

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

980613A Replace Recirc Door 4.7 Hrs.
Housing As Outlined

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19A618 63

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208100, 208300, 208999