Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  JL3Z-10884-A

• Positions: Front Upper Upper, Front Upper
• Other Names:

  Actuator Assembly, Actuator, Actuator Temperature Control

• Description:

  This is a genuine Ford active grille shutter actuator designed for the 18-20 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. It operates the upper front grille shutter system, which opens and closes louvers behind the grille to manage cooling airflow and aerodynamic drag depending on engine temperature, vehicle speed, and ambient conditions. The actuator is an electromechanical assembly that receives commands from the powertrain control module and reports position feedback, allowing the system to verify louver state and trigger a diagnostic trouble code when movement is restricted or position cannot be confirmed. A failed actuator typically produces a check engine light, may cause overheating during heavy load or stop-and-go driving, and can reduce highway fuel economy because the louvers remain stuck open. The genuine part carries the correct connector pinout, motor torque specification, and feedback potentiometer or sensor calibration to match the control software in the truck. Substituting a generic actuator can lead to position-mismatch fault codes even when the louvers physically move. Replacement is typically performed by removing the front bumper or grille section to access the shutter frame, then unplugging the harness and unbolting the actuator from its mounting tabs. Reset adaptive learning through a diagnostic scan tool after replacement so the control module re-learns the shutter end points. Inspect the louvers themselves for impact damage or debris contamination during the procedure, since a damaged louver can prevent the actuator from completing its travel and cause repeat failures.

• Notes: Included with upper shutter.

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