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Ford HVAC control on dash

My heat/cool control is inoperative so that I have no heat. It turns past the stop on the red side and seems very loose internally. I probably have other problems besides this control, but I have to start with it. I am pretty certain that these are Ford controls. Anyone know of a source for these? There is no Ford dealer in this town. This is not a desperate situation, but I would just like to get this repaired.
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
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Re: Ford HVAC control on dash

Reply #1 –
Yours is probably vacuum controlled, and if so, I would check that you haven't lost your vacuum pump.  On our 91 GV, I had to replace some of the  vacuum sys. components, but the pump was good.  ----  have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

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Reply #4 –
The vacuum pump is located in the step door area and yes it is a Ford product. Available on e bay.  This operates the dash air by opening the vents.  When you first turn on the key listen for noise in step area.  Goes off after vacuum is pulled.
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
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Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
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Reply #5 –
I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure that there is no vacuum pump in the HVAC system in our 99' U270. I took out the step well, and the only thing inside that cavity were the two air cylinders for the step. I have the plenum (and the dash area) taken apart right now, and all the flapper door actuators are electric.
Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Reply #6 –
My '99 uses vacuum for the blend doors and a vacuum generator is under the step. It is the air venturi  type not an electric pump. Air pressure goes through a valve and creates vacuum from venturi effect that attaches with a hose to a reservoir can which supplies the vacuum for the HVAC system. I have a previous post on how to fix the generator so buying an electric pump isn't necessary.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
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Reply #7 –
There is a vacuum pump under the step in 01. My 99 did not have it so you are right on that Don.
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Reply #8 –
Perhaps it is a difference between the U320 AND U270, rather than a difference between years. As I understand it, theU320 (and I believe the U295) have a separate zone control for the passenger side of the dash HVAC. Perhaps that added control requires the vacuum assist... just speculating.
Don
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There is a vacuum pump under the step in 01. My 99 did not have it so you are right on that Don.
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Ford HVAC control on dash

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Don & Tys (AKA acousticart) –
Perhaps it is a difference between the U320 AND U270, rather than a difference between years. As I understand it, theU320 (and I believe the U295) have a separate zone control for the passenger side of the dash HVAC. Perhaps that added control requires the vacuum assist... just speculating.
Don
Probably a good call. We do have the 2 zones
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean