On Aug 18, 12:37 pm, Jeff wrote:
> On Aug 18, 10:49 am, Laynester wrote:
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> > G'morning Ford Ranger Mechanics,
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> > I have a 97 Ford Ranger (4 cyl) that seems to have a bad "blower fan
> > resistor" module. The A/C works, I can feel cold air coming out, but
> > the blower fan started to intermittently fail (blow on high, then
> > stop, blow on high, then stop), now the fan does not come on at all
> > for HEAT or A/C.
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> > After talking this over with my mechanic contacts they're relayed this
> > is a "bad blower fan resistor" module.
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> > Can someone point me through the steps I need to replace this module?
> > I'm fairly mechanically inclined but would like to know the location
> > of the module under the hood and the steps needed to install.
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> > Thanks in advance and best regards,
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> > Laynester
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> I had a '97 Contour with the same problem. There was a recall on the
> part. Because it is a safety issue (it can start a fire), the recall
> is still in effect even though the vehicle is over 10 years old. The
> same may be true for your vehicle. So the first step is to find if
> there is a recall on the part. It may be free.
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> You can find a 800-number on the web or in your owner's manual. Have
> your VIN handy. They will tell you if any recalls are still in effect,
> including for this problem.
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Jeff, I called the 1-800-392-3673 Ford Vehicle Recall Hotline and
there is not a current recall on the 97 Ford Ranger model per my VIN
number. Also, I would like to validate how to install the Fan Blower
resistor module for this 97 Ford Ranger.
I also learned that via the 800 number above you can tell if your car/
truck has been "marked" meaning that it was in zip codes of the New
Orleans, Katrina flood or any other type of previous damages due to a
specific set of circumstances. My Ranger is ok; all fronts.
All Ford Ranger mechanics please correct me if I have this incorrect.
There is a 'wire' leading to the fan blower resistor module located on
the outside of the fan motor/blower assembly (located under the hood;
somewhere near firewall). All it takes is two screws to disconnect
this module; and replace the module; reattach the lead wire. If this
is incorrect please send a followup post to correct the fan resistor
module replacement procedure to use.
Regards,
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