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Part #: 604-234

Dorman 604-234 HVAC Blend Door Actuator - Left Main, Main or Right Main

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Overview of the Dorman HVAC Blend Door Actuator 604-234

The Dorman HVAC Blend Door Actuator 604-234 is designed to provide reliable control of the airflow blend doors in select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. This actuator features a rotary switch activation type and is constructed from durable plastic to ensure consistent performance in your vehicle's HVAC system.

  • Rotary switch activation for precise airflow control
  • Durable plastic construction for long-lasting use
  • Includes the actuator unit in the package
  • Compatible with Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus and Lincoln MKS, MKT models
  • OEM-quality replacement part number 604-234

Detailed Product Description

The Dorman 604-234 HVAC Blend Door Actuator is engineered to replace faulty or worn blend door actuators in specific Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Its rotary switch activation type allows for smooth and accurate adjustment of the blend door position, regulating the mix of hot and cold air inside the cabin. Made from high-quality plastic, this actuator balances durability with lightweight design, helping maintain efficient HVAC system operation. This part is an exact fit for models including the Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS and MKT, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation.

Common Applications and Issues Resolved

  • Eliminates inconsistent cabin temperature control
  • Resolves HVAC blend door stuck or non-responsive problems
  • Fixes unusual noises from the blend door actuator area
  • Restores proper airflow direction and temperature mixing
  • Addresses HVAC system error codes related to blend door operation

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Ensure vehicle compatibility with Ford Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Lincoln MKS, or MKT before installation
  • Disconnect the battery prior to actuator replacement to prevent electrical issues
  • Carefully remove the old actuator to avoid damaging blend door components
  • Verify actuator calibration after installation for optimal HVAC performance

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Dorman parts, including the 604-234 HVAC Blend Door Actuator, are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards. This actuator undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure reliable operation and durability. While specific warranty details may vary, Dorman typically offers a limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship, providing confidence in the product's longevity and performance.

BrandDorman
Part Number604-234
MaterialPlastic
Package ContentsActuator
Switch Activation TypeRotary

This part fits 136 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2019FordExplorerRight MainPackaging Type: Box
2019FordFlexRight MainPackaging Type: Box
2019FordTaurusMainPackaging Type: Box
2019LincolnMKTLeft MainPackaging Type: Box
2018FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2018FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2018FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2018FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2018FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2018FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2018FordFlexMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2018FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2018FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2018LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2018LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2018LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2017FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2017FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2017FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2017FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2017FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2017FordFlexMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2017FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2017FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2017FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2017LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2017LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2017LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2016FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2016FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2016FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2016FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2016FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2016FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2016FordFlexMainTemperature; w/Automatic Temperature Control (ATC); Packaging Type: Box
2016FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2016FordTaurusLeft MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2016FordTaurusMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2016FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2016FordTaurusRight MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2016LincolnMKSLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2016LincolnMKSMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2016LincolnMKSRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2016LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2016LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2016LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2015FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2015FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2015FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2015FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2015FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2015FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2015FordFlexMainTemperature; w/Automatic Temperature Control (ATC); Packaging Type: Box
2015FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2015FordTaurusLeft MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2015FordTaurusMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2015FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2015FordTaurusRight MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2015LincolnMKSLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2015LincolnMKSMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2015LincolnMKSRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2015LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2015LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2015LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2014FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2014FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2014FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2014FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2014FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2014FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2014FordFlexMainTemperature; w/Automatic Temperature Control (ATC); Packaging Type: Box
2014FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2014FordTaurusLeft MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2014FordTaurusMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2014FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2014FordTaurusRight MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2014LincolnMKSLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2014LincolnMKSMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2014LincolnMKSRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2014LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2014LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2014LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2013FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2013FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2013FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2013FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2013FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2013FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2013FordFlexMainTemperature; w/Automatic Temperature Control (ATC); Packaging Type: Box
2013FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2013FordTaurusLeft MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2013FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2013FordTaurusMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2013FordTaurusRight MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2013LincolnMKSLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2013LincolnMKSMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2013LincolnMKSRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2013LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2013LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2013LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2012FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2012FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2012FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2012FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2012FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2012FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2012FordFlexMainTemperature; w/Automatic Temperature Control (ATC); Packaging Type: Box
2012FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2012FordTaurusLeft MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2012FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2012FordTaurusMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2012FordTaurusRight MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2012LincolnMKSLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2012LincolnMKSMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2012LincolnMKSRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2012LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2012LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2012LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2011FordExplorerLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2011FordExplorerMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2011FordExplorerMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2011FordExplorerRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2011FordFlexLeft MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2011FordFlexMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2011FordFlexMainTemperature; w/Automatic Temperature Control (ATC); Packaging Type: Box
2011FordFlexRight MainTemperature; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2011FordTaurusLeft MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2011FordTaurusMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2011FordTaurusMainTemperature; Manual Temperature Control; Packaging Type: Box
2011FordTaurusRight MainTemperature; Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC); Packaging Type: Box
2011LincolnMKSLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2011LincolnMKSMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2011LincolnMKSRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2011LincolnMKTLeft MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.
2011LincolnMKTMainFits vehicles requiring outside air, comes in a box.
2011LincolnMKTRight MainTemperature control HVAC blend door actuator for box packaging.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

73002AA5Z19E616BADA287ADR4240ADS4240F04002SK604234

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.