OE Quality
60-Day Returns

Global Parts 1712296 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator
HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator for Ford and Lincoln
Global Parts 1712296 is an HVAC recirculation door actuator used to control air intake and support proper climate control operation. It is listed for a wide range of Ford and Lincoln applications, including Explorer, Flex, Taurus, MKS, MKT, Focus, Taurus X, and Sable models.
Key Features
- HVAC recirculation door actuator for climate control air intake management
- Paraphrased OE-style replacement for recirculation, inlet, and blend door applications where listed
- Fits 2008-2018 Ford Taurus, 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS, and 2010-2018 Lincoln MKT applications shown in the fitment data
- Also listed for 2011-2017 Ford Explorer, 2009-2015 Ford Flex, and 2012-2013 Ford Focus
- Cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 604-234 and 604-253 for the same application
Detailed Description
Global Parts 1712296 is an HVAC recirculation door actuator that helps move the recirculation or inlet door so the climate system can direct cabin air as selected. The fitment data also shows use in blend door and inlet door positions on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Focus, Taurus X, and Mercury Sable. This part number, 1712296, is a direct reference point for buyers searching by OE-style replacement number and vehicle application.
This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 604-234 and 604-253 for the same application.
Common Symptoms This Part May Address
- Recirculation door stuck in one position
- Incorrect cabin air intake control
- HVAC airflow not switching as commanded
- Temperature or vent mode changes not responding properly
- Clicking or repeated actuator movement from the dash area
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify the exact vehicle year, make, model, and HVAC configuration before ordering.
- Match the notes in the fitment data, especially Air Inlet Actuator, Inlet Door Actuator, and Blend Door Actuator listings.
- After installation, cycle the HVAC controls to confirm the actuator learns and responds correctly.
- Inspect the related door mechanism if the original actuator failed due to binding or resistance.
Quality Assurance
Global Parts 1712296 is cataloged with authoritative fitment data and OE-style interchange references to support accurate replacement selection. Use the listed vehicle notes to confirm application before purchase.
This part fits 155 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; w/ ATC; Left |
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; w/ ATC; Left |
| 2017 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; w/ ATC; Left |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; w/ ATC; Left |
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; w/ ATC; Left |
| 2016 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; w/ ATC; Left |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Air Inlet Actuator |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2013 | Ford | Focus | -L | -- | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; 5 Required |
| 2013 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; 5 Required |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2012 | Ford | Focus | -L | -- | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; 5 Required |
| 2012 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; 5 Required |
| 2012 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2012 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Fits HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator in various vehicles. |
| 2011 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Right or Left |
| 2011 | Ford | Explorer | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2011 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2011 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2010 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2010 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2010 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2010 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2009 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2009 | Ford | Flex | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Blend Door Actuator with Automatic Temperature Control |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Please Refer to Image |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKS | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Blend Door Actuator; Please Refer to Image |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Inlet Door Actuator; Blower Housing |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator - Please verify fitment before purchasing. |
* 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:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.