Four Seasons 73196 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator

Four Seasons 73196 Air Door Actuator

The Four Seasons 73196 Air Door Actuator is an HVAC recirculation door actuator built for precise control of the air door in the climate system. It uses a female door linkage, a 3-ear mounting layout, and a 2-terminal pin connection for direct replacement service on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.

Compatible with 2006-2009 Ford Fusion, 2007-2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2009 Mercury Milan, and 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, this HVAC air door actuator supports proper recirculation door movement for vehicles with the listed fitment.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Air Door Actuator line
• Part number: 73196
• HVAC recirculation door actuator for climate control service
• Female door linkage for the specified application
• 3 mounting ears for secure installation
• 2-terminal pin electrical connection
• Direct fitment for select Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr models

Product Details

Four Seasons 73196 is an HVAC air door actuator used to move the recirculation door inside the heating and air conditioning system. The actuator’s female linkage, 3-ear mounting design, and 2-pin terminal layout match the listed vehicle applications, helping restore controlled airflow routing in the cabin. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 73196 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a 2006-2009 Ford Fusion air door actuator, 2007-2009 Lincoln MKZ recirculation door actuator, or 2006-2009 Mercury Milan HVAC actuator, this part number provides a focused replacement option. It also applies to the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr under the same HVAC door actuator application.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Recirculation door not responding to HVAC controls
• Airflow stuck in fresh-air or recirculation mode
• Inconsistent cabin air direction during climate control operation
• Clicking or binding from the HVAC door actuator area
• Poor control of interior air routing in the dash HVAC system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, door linkage type, and mounting ear configuration before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr HVAC systems. After installation, cycle the climate controls to confirm smooth recirculation door movement and proper actuator response.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons is a recognized aftermarket brand for HVAC service parts, and the 73196 actuator is cataloged for the listed vehicle applications and connector/mounting specifications.