How do you remove and install the control panel for Ford Explorer?

Disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Unscrew the four screws securing the control panel and disconnect electrical connections, blower switch, and illumination light. Remove the vacuum harness, release the temperature and function cable snap-in flag, and remove the temperature control cable. For 1995 and later models, remove the radio and instrument panel surround, disconnect connectors, and unscrew the four mounting screws. Pull the panel out to access connectors, tag and disconnect them. For 1994 and earlier models, pull control cables through the instrument panel opening, attach function and temperature control cables to plastic levers, connect electrical wire harness, and attach the vacuum hose. For 1995 and later models, connect electrical and vacuum connectors, position the A/C Switch assembly, install the four mounting screws, and reinstall trim panels. Adjust cables if necessary.

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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly
Part Number: 1L2Z-19986-AA
- Other Name: Switch Assy
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2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly
Part Number: F4DZ-19986-A
- Other Name: Switch Assy
- Replaces: F2DZ-19986-A
$20.63 MSRP: $32.91
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1995-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: F5TZ-19980-D
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Switch Panel
- Replaces: F5TZ-19980-A
$27.45 MSRP: $54.55
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1995-1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: GB5Z-19980-Z
- Other Name: Heater & AC Control, Heater Control
- Manufacturer Note: Auxillary Air Conditioning Control
- Replaces: GB5Z-19980-G, CCM-18
$177.87 MSRP: $356.36
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2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: 5L2Z-19980-CA
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Position: Front
$128.89 MSRP: $174.68
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2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: GB5Z-19980-Y
- Other Name: Heater & AC Control, Heater Control
- Manufacturer Note: Auxillary Air Conditioning Control
- Replaces: CCM-17, GB5Z-19980-F
$199.47 MSRP: $332.73
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2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: GB5Z-19980-L
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Manufacturer Note: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module
$155.10 MSRP: $256.36
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2016 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: DA8Z-19980-F
- Other Name: Heater & AC Control, Heater Control
$158.40 MSRP: $261.82
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2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Potentiometer Assembly
Part Number: F5TZ-19C733-A
- Other Name: Potentiometer Assy
- Replaced by: AL5Z-19C733-A
$29.75 MSRP: $47.45
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1995-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: F5TZ-19980-A
- Replaced by: F5TZ-19980-D
$27.45 MSRP: $54.55
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1995 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: GB5Z-19980-F
- Manufacturer Note: Auxillary Air Conditioning Control
- Replaced by: GB5Z-19980-Y
$199.47 MSRP: $332.73
You Save: $133.26 (41%)

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Fits the following Vehicles:
2016 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: GB5Z-19980-G
- Manufacturer Note: Auxillary Air Conditioning Control
- Replaced by: GB5Z-19980-Z
$177.87 MSRP: $356.36
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2016 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly
Part Number: HB5Z-19986-BA
- Manufacturer Note: Single Switch
- Position: Passenger Side
$15.09 MSRP: $23.45
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2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: HB5Z-19980-A
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Manufacturer Note: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module
$145.92 MSRP: $232.73
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2017-2018 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: DB5Z-19980-A
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Manufacturer Note: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module
$133.38 MSRP: $212.73
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2013 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly
Part Number: HB5Z-19986-AA
- Manufacturer Note: Single Switch
- Position: Driver Side
$15.09 MSRP: $23.45
You Save: $8.36 (36%)

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2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: DB5Z-19980-D
- Other Name: Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
- Manufacturer Note: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module
$168.72 MSRP: $269.09
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2013 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly
Part Number: HB5Z-19986-CA
- Manufacturer Note: Kit (RH And LH Sides)
$25.62 MSRP: $39.82
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2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: 1L2Z-19980-AA
- Other Name: Control Panel, Dash Control Unit, Heater Control
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2002-2006 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Control
Part Number: GB5Z-19980-S
- Manufacturer Note: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module
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2016 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Q: How do you remove and install the control panel for Ford Explorer?
A: Disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Unscrew the four screws securing the control panel and disconnect electrical connections, blower switch, and illumination light. Remove the vacuum harness, release the temperature and function cable snap-in flag, and remove the temperature control cable. For 1995 and later models, remove the radio and instrument panel surround, disconnect connectors, and unscrew the four mounting screws. Pull the panel out to access connectors, tag and disconnect them. For 1994 and earlier models, pull control cables through the instrument panel opening, attach function and temperature control cables to plastic levers, connect electrical wire harness, and attach the vacuum hose. For 1995 and later models, connect electrical and vacuum connectors, position the A/C Switch assembly, install the four mounting screws, and reinstall trim panels. Adjust cables if necessary.