Four Seasons 73198 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Left Main, Main or Right Main

HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator for Ford and Lincoln

Restore proper cabin air control with this Four Seasons Air Door Actuator, part number 73198. It is built for HVAC recirculation door service and is listed for a wide range of Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKS, Taurus X, and Mercury Sable applications.

The Four Seasons Air Door Actuator line is focused on HVAC door movement control, helping the system direct airflow where it is needed. This 73198 unit uses a 5-terminal pin layout, a male door linkage, and a 3-ear mounting design for the listed vehicle applications.

Key Features

• Four Seasons Air Door Actuator, part number 73198
• HVAC recirculation door actuator for cabin airflow control
• Male door linkage
• 3 mounting ears
• 5 terminal pins
• Direct-fit coverage for select Ford and Lincoln HVAC systems

Detailed Description

This HVAC air door actuator is used in recirculation and blend-door style control systems where the HVAC module commands door movement to manage airflow routing. It is listed for 2008-2019 Ford Taurus, 2009-2019 Ford Flex, 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS, 2010-2019 Lincoln MKT, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable applications, with position and climate-control notes varying by vehicle. For example, it fits 2012-2019 Ford Explorer, N/A; fits 2011-2017 Ford Explorer, Left Main or Right Main; and fits 2008-2017 Ford Taurus, Main, Left Main, or Right Main depending on HVAC configuration. This part number 73198 is also cross-referenced to Global Parts Distributors LLC 1712296 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Airflow stuck on recirculation or fresh-air mode
• Inconsistent cabin temperature control
• HVAC doors that do not respond to electronic commands
• Clicking or repeated actuator movement behind the dash
• Loss of proper air distribution in Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and HVAC position before ordering, since some listings are not compatible with dual-zone climate control while others are specific to left main or right main positions. Match the connector style, terminal count, mounting ear layout, and door linkage type to the original unit before installation. Confirm the actuator location in the dash HVAC housing on Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT applications to ensure the correct replacement.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC components for service replacement applications, and this actuator is cataloged to match the listed OE-style fitments and interchange references for proper vehicle-specific service.