Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2015 Ford Explorer SportFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Component Location
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Expedition shown in illustration, Navigator similar
| 1. | Driver Side Register |
|---|---|
| 2. | In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor |
| 3. | Sunload Sensor |
| 4. | Center Registers |
| 5. | Passenger Side Register |
| 6. | Remote Mount Climate Control Module |
| 7. | Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module |
| 1. | Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor |
|---|---|
| 2. | Auxiliary Heater & Evaporator Core Outlet and Inlet Lines |
| 3. | Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly |
| 4. | Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing |
| 5. | Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line |
| 6. | Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line |
| 7. | Condenser Core |
| 8. | Desiccant Bag |
| 9. | Ambient Air Temperature Sensor |
| 10. | A/C Pressure Transducer |
NOTE:
Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC)
| 1. | Mode Door Actuator - Defrost/Panel/Floor Door |
|---|---|
| 2. | Plenum Chamber |
| 3. | Temperature Blend Door Actuator - Passenger Side |
| 4. | Heater Core |
| 5. | Mode Door Actuator - Air Inlet Door |
| 6. | Blower Motor |
| 7. | Blower Motor Speed Control |
| 8. | Evaporator Temperature Sensor |
| 9. | Evaporator Core |
| 10. | Temperature Blend Door Actuator - Driver Side |
| 11. | Floor Duct |
NOTE:
Single-Zone EATC shown in illustration, Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) similar
| 1. | Mode Door Actuator - Defrost/Panel/Floor Door |
|---|---|
| 2. | Plenum Chamber |
| 3. | Temperature Blend Door Actuator |
| 4. | Heater Core |
| 5. | Mode Door Actuator - Air Inlet Door |
| 6. | Blower Motor |
| 7. | Blower Motor Resistor |
| 8. | Evaporator Temperature Sensor |
| 9. | Evaporator Core |
| 10. | Floor Duct |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.