Four Seasons 73048 recirculation door actuator for the 1995-1997 Ford Explorer and other vehicles moves the door in the HVAC housing that switches the system between outside air and recirculated cabin air.
- Backed by over 50 years of mobile A/C experience
- Meets or exceeds OE specifications for fit and function
- Quality internal motor, drive gears, electronics and connections
- Tested for function, durability and longevity
Clicking behind the dash, or air that stays stuck in one setting, can mean the actuator is wearing out. Those signs alone don't prove this part is the problem, since a loose or damaged connector can cause them too.
Among the vehicles it fits are the 1995-1997 Ford Ranger and the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to look up your own model and engine.
Specifications
In the box
Lever arm, gear, cam gear hardware and linkage, as applicable.
Interchange: 604217 · BDAC1060 · F5TZ19E616B · F77Z19E616BA · 1711908 · YH1758 · DA1139 · 6552308 · A27348 · MT18563
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
73048, 604217, BDAC1060, F5TZ19E616B, F77Z19E616BA, 1711908, YH1758, DA1139, 6552308, A27348, MT18563
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Four Seasons 73048 fit a 1995-1997 Ford Ranger?
Yes. Four Seasons 73048 fits the 1995-1997 Ford Ranger, and it also fits the 1995-1997 Ford Explorer and the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer.
Does this HVAC recirculation door actuator come with the lever arm and linkage?
Yes, as applicable to the application: Four Seasons 73048 includes the lever arm, gear, cam gear hardware and linkage.
Does the 73048 actuator meet OE specifications?
Yes. Four Seasons 73048 meets or exceeds OE specifications for fit and function, and it is tested for function, durability and longevity.
Does Four Seasons 73048 replace F5TZ19E616B?
Yes. F5TZ19E616B is one of the numbers this actuator replaces, along with F77Z19E616BA and 604217.
Can a failing recirculation door actuator leave air stuck on recirculate or outside air?
Yes, the door can stop moving if its actuator fails, and you may also hear clicking behind the dash. A shop can test the actuator.
