2013 FORD F-150 BEFORE YOU CHANGE YOUR BLOWER MOTOR - EASY FIX - RESISTOR JOB

[@andrewthorness3107]

You are the man. I had this exact issue going on with my truck and would have the passenger nudge the wiring with their foot to get it working again. It finally quit working completely and I was staring down the barrel of an over-priced mechanic bill. Enter your video. This took me about 30 minutes to tackle. The biggest hassle was the tight quarters for loosening and tightening those screws.

[@danielsampson6397]

Thanks man 5 years after this video and you are still saving people money? Amazon link is out of stock maybe you can set up another one so you can make a few pennies. Thanks again!

[@Nonstopmasonryllc]

Thanks for the video , I keep having to keep a little stick and bang it when it shuts off

[@frdm5774]

I’ve been dropping the glove box and giving it a wiggle for a while now. 😂

[@frdm5774]

Did you get yours fixed up?

[@jamesdrosche348]

Just disconnected and reconnected it and it worked great again! I'll still need to get the part replaced but I don't need to drive around in the Texas summer without AC anymore. THANK YOU for posting this!!

[@kevingutierrez9047]

This dude a legend, about purchased a blower but played with the resistor as he suggested, and it worked. Will have to replace the resistor, appreciated!

[@Patrick_Bowen]

I just stuck my hand down there and touched the wire, and my AC is back on!!! Huge help sir! Thanks

[@bigpapirules2004]

Thanks, this happened to me in 95 degree heat yesterday, watched your video, jiggled the harness, and boom, Air Conditioner comes on. Now for a more permanent fix.

[@lalo9907]

Thanks for the video I had the same problem called my mechanic and he said that my blower motor needed to be changed. I was noticing that the ac would turn off and on then I saw your video and sure enough it wasn't the blower but the connection. Awesome for your help. God bless

[@nathanwilliams5585]

I just replaced my Blower Motor Resistor and it works perfect now. I have all fan speeds and everything. When I watched videos of replacing this part they all showed corroded and burnt metal but mine looked like it was in perfect condition. I was afraid replacing it wouldn’t fix it but it did and I’m really happy about it👍🏼

[@rxwm21]

Awesome video man.. life saver.. this texas heat is murder. I replaced my resistor, continued having issues. I will be replacing the female connectors next. Thanks again

[@gavynrothaermel5598]

You are a godsend! I was freezing in my truck waiting for school to start and I poked the pigtail and it started working again. Thanks a bunch

[@darrendavis4731]

I bought the two parts, installed them, and it works perfect.

[@thepioneers3468]

I have 2013 platinum....having blower problems...replaced the resistors 2 times....failed...Then, I installed the old one did not work. Then, I disconnected the battery & checked. Wow....it worked. It's like resetting the computer!

[@iluvmyar15]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. My harness also came loose. Gave it a few wiggles and it started working again. Your a hero.

[@eddieescobar8221]

You are the man!!! Ac stopped working last night.. I was lucky to find your video in 5 minutes, this did the trick! I went out and moved the resister and it kicked right on! Thought this was going to take me all day. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@thompson1954]

We are on vacation in Glacier National Park but is Texas heat. The jiggling gave us back a/c. You provided a clear and easy answer. Thank you sooooo much

[@onlygerardo]

Hey thanks for the tip here Minnesota it's -9 degrees best time for it to malfunction early in the morning when I have to be at work drove to work 15 minutes with no heat it sucked went outside and wiggled the harness and it worked ordered parts hopefully it runs until the part comes in

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

That's how it goes. Always goes out when you really need it. Glad it helped my friend!

[@zachgoodheart5106]

Dude I was chasing fuses and relays and grounds, getting ready to buy a new blower. I owe you a beer.

[@austins9037]

i changed fuses that were good trying to get it to work

[@dannymaddox666]

Huge thanks, sure as hell shook the connector and it came right back on. Did the standard check the fuse and check the relay to no avail. I was actually on KZbin looking to replace the blower motor when I came across your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@KraiggoryPeck]

This worked PERFECTLY for my 2014 F150. I searched a long time until I came across this video. Thank you for making this !

[@AugmentedKing]

Thanks. Exactly what I needed to see, all without being wordy. Cheers

[@deesmith7748]

As soon as I reached under the glove box “Boom”…. Fixed……. Thanks man….

[@aaron2081]

God Bless! Just touched the wire harness and it came back on! Thank you, it's hot!

[@Jennyblackburn]

Thank you for sharing! Our blower kept going out and randomly working. It’s 90 plus here in Alabama in afternoon 🥵. Just checked and ours is burnt up! Getting parts tomorrow

[@frdm5774]

Problem solved?

[@Jennyblackburn]

Yes!

[@frdm5774]

@@Jennyblackburn thanks for the reply. I guess I know what I’m doing today. 😆

[@discokillers8674]

Very helpful to include the link on where to order the part. A big THANK YOU for covering everything all the way around from instruction to where to get the parts!

[@djeddiesanantonio]

Thank you so much ! 2013 Ford 150 It work for me. Pulled it out and stuck it back in hard and the blower kick in.

[@williamlawrence4853]

My truck is doing the exact same thing and it started during a storm on my to work. Thanks for the video. Just gotta figure out why my back window and mirror defrost doesn’t work

[@danspic]

Thanks for the video man! Saved me a lot of time trying to figure out what was wrong with my dads truck.

[@high-score5366]

Thank you. Just saved me so much time and money!

[@biggboyy1899]

THANKZ BRO SAVED ME SOME MONEY ANYTHING ELSE FAULTY ON 2013 F-150

[@MontyBailey-x2v]

Great help, glad I opened the video. Thank You ,keep up the good work!

[@mikejelle2972]

Found same issue with the plug on the fan motor plug. You were big help

[@TheBaron97]

Wow man great video. Thank you so much for posting this. North Dakota winter just hit hard and our first day below freezing my blower completely goes out on me. I was worried I would have to pay outrageous shop prices to get it fixed, but I went and shook my harness and it started right up. I'll use your tutorial to finish doing it right in the next couple weeks.

[@guitarman3200]

When I turn on the blower I've been noticing the smell of burnt plastic coming through the vents. I have done some researching on line and several people say it is the resistor. looking for help on this issue. Thanks

[@joeythomas6605]

Man, THANK YOU for this video! It just saved my life!

[@mikemendez2526]

Thanks so much, I was checking relays and nothing, glad I saw your video problem fixed thank you

[@austinsalazar9082]

Love how he gets to the point

[@gadgitchad]

Great video but be careful using dielectric grease it's an insulator so it could potentially make your connections hotter

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Good point man

[@voltair9]

God bless you I reseated the cable blower came back

[@jennyw1445]

Wiggled it just a little bit and it came back on! Thank you I hope it lasts.

[@mannyfresh215]

Nice video! By the way do you think this would fix my problem, my climate control won't turn off! It stays on all the time so I was wondering if this would fix it?

[@TheGasMaster8]

Dude just saved me a ton of cash! Thanks.

[@dandiffin9033]

Thank you so much! Unplugging and plugging back in and it's working again. My connectors looked good tho no signs of overheating.

[@jerryd231]

Awesome video & quick fix. Thanks for the info. This fixed my fan motor problem. ❤️👍👏

[@jmichaels181]

Great fix. I wiggled it and it came back on. Does the harness just pull off. Mine has a bunch of tape around it.

[@KTPGNS1]

There is (or should be) a clip holding it in, but maybe it had already been snapped off, hence the tape. Even if the clips broke its no big deal. It should stay in place on its own, but a little duct tape is the cure all for lotsa shit

[@richardsailors2486]

Thank you!!! Wiggled the wire harness and came back. You’re awesome

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Heck yea man. Glad it helped. Take care.

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

I tried that hands on approach, difficult with the wrong tools to do this job? Forced to take it to the Dealership to get it removed and replaced! 2014 F-150 Limited ... Working upside down can be difficult!

[@joshmunoz9492]

Thank you, helped me. That glove box comes out with a few screws so you can see what your doing. I Used heat shrink over my wire connections. I love how that cheap weak kick plate covers the damn BCM and every important harness and mini fuse in the cab. so every person that gets in the truck presses their weight into it as they enter that side. Shame on you Ford, bad form.

[@aladwanit]

Hi brother, you did change 2 parts right ? Can you but the link of them on amazon please I got the same problem with my 2013 f150 The Ac on and off , on and off while the Ac on It doesn’t work well

[@jeffwells1973]

Fantastic video. You saved me a ton of trouble!!!

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Heck yea man, glad it helped.

[@jasonlewis9622]

This is awesome, just saved me a lot of time. Thank you!

[@jamescahill3390]

My fan only works on high and not on the first three settings. Will replacing the resistor fix this? Great information!

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Yes sir. It should be your resistor that is bad.

[@FranciscoSantoyo-pr5vr]

You my friend are a life saver!! I wiggled it and came right on. Thanks

[@brianbahndorf8344]

Hell yes !! Thanks so much! I about lost it!

[@Potosino8304]

Thank you bro, your video saved my ass today! Really appreciate it and keeps making good videos.

[@daltonyork4172]

The Ford F150's and cargo vans have this issue the most from what I have seen.

[@jasonmoore296]

I bought the same part # 973-506, and installed the new plug and new resistor. After installing the new hardware, the fan goes on for a minute then goes off. It repeats this in a fairly consistent manner. I called dorman and they told me i have the wrong part # and said i needed 973-444. He said the difference is the -444 is for manual temperature control while the -506 is for Auto Temp control (MTC vs ATC). Appearance wise, the -444 only has one aluminum blade sticking out the back of the unit while the -506 has 4 aluminum blades. Does any know how to tell if my truck is ATC vs MTC? Or has had similiar issues? My truck is 2014 f150 fx4 and the original resistor that came out of it matches the appearance of the -506 dorman part.

[@toddoverby5538]

Saved me a dealership visit. Thanks

[@itsfnmadness]

Thank you for the know how , it did the job, home run, all the best, thx again.

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

No problem, glad it helped you sir.

[@patricksar1]

Man you were right ....one little jiggle a shed all set!!! Thanks

[@joshuaneal4125]

Local ford dealer wanted $110 just for the blower motor. Auto parts stores wanted over $80 and I ordered 1 off rock auto for $70. Now I have to check the wiring harness

[@dannygastley4817]

This was awesome advice save me a bunch of money just fix my car

[@brianharris7029]

I have dual zone ac and my blower motor is stuck on one speed, is this my problem?

[@bryanmontello5702]

And that's right where I was but instead of screws that have a head for a screwdriver but not here it needs 8 mm socket

[@pandaoverboard]

My check engine light turned one after I changed it, any advice?

[@db7179]

Just an fyi... the burning of the terminal could be caused by a higher amp draw which is caused by faulty motor bearings/bushings. I just changed my resistor and it's still going on and off. Great video though.

[@TheBaron97]

Really? So it could be a sign that the blower itself is on its way out? Is there a way to maintenance the blower to make it last longer?

[@lestercheryl7738]

Thanks for video, my 2013 fx4 blower just stopped working, I wiggled the connector and it came on!

[@scottedwards2618]

My blower works great on low medium but on full, it works for about 5 seconds and then stops. Any ideas?

[@oscarsanderson7622]

Question I have a 2014 f150 when I turn off the vehicle the ac is still going. What could it be or can I do

[@Chris-be7wz]

I noticed today my blower is only working on medium speed no matter what I have selected , all zones work fine , but the kicker is, when I turn the power button off the blower stays on and it changes to defrost by itself and blows cold air , with the unit completely off ? !

[@4666L]

Thanks, took me right to it. I'm gonna try cleaning it with some DeOxit or ACF50 and order up the kit.

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Good deal man. Glad it helped!

[@juliangrant6258]

Your a G Saved me some money

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Man, glad I could help you. Take care

[@daverodriguez9447]

Thanks - real good hands on...do you feel that the wires were too long at the end?

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

No prob man. Yea you can cut the pigtail shorter if you wanted. Main thing is making sure the wires are secure. Good question.

[@willromaine2252]

I would think if it gets hot then something is wrong with the blower resistor.

[@sergeletendre8271]

I have a f-150 2012 the 4 the speed go up and down it could be the resistor

[@erickeith1466]

Clearly this is a defect in design to be happening on so many vehicles of various manufacturers. My 2015 Ford Expedition has the same problem. If you feel the harness when running for a while, it gets burning hot and I'm not exaggerating. I can only guess that it's design flaw causing a poor connection, or undersized wires, or the blower pulls too much current as it ages, which in turn melts the connector. Any or all of these issues can certainly be corrected with proper engineering. For example, I would bet Toyota has found a solution to this "problem". Come on Ford - do better. Are you telling me that you're stuck with this design? Frankly, I call B.S....

[@marcello256256]

Where did you get that ratchet

[@lilocostilla147]

Any link to the part that needs to be change, or what is it called ?

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Dorman 973-506 Blower Motor Resistor Kit with Harness www.amazon.com/dp/B01ID2HKPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_05bdDbJZHTJE8 This is the one I bought. Worked good for me. Best deal I found. Dorman is good for aftermarket parts.

[@jonmullis4843]

great stuff, quick, concise and cool!

[@Hunterslife315]

Yeah yours is simple. I have the 09 v8 f150 and I had to take out the glove box. But wish mine was that easy lol

[@LuisTorres-ni3ez]

Where do I find the link ?

[@danielmarjanovic9957]

Is that the exact part number for a 2013 king ranch 4x4 3.5 turbo?

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

I would say that it probably is the same, you might want to verify with a different source to make sure since I can't say for sure.

[@kingmak5208]

My dad pigtail get so hot and the heater comes on and of imma replace it for him

[@ripptydevibes2581]

That vehicle does have "dual zone auto temp" you can see this when your camera shows the controls having a left and right side temperature knob (2)

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

You're correct. But for whatever reason my resistor is the dual climate one. They make 2 different resistors.

[@sfunes08sf]

Thanks man I just fix it

[@bryanmontello5702]

Where is this 😢

[@OuterHeavenNET]

I replaced mine and my blower motor runs on high no matter which speed I select. It only goes off when I turn the truck off.

[@trsmms713]

I changed the resistor, once already but now after a a couple of years I am getting a burnt popcorn smell could that be the motor or the resistor, still have all the speeds for the fan? pls let me know

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Sounds like either plug or wiring to resistor or blower is getting hot. A lot of power running to the blower and sometimes it will melt the plastic on the connectors and terminal ends

[@trsmms713]

@@HandsOnApproachChannel so I am thinking if it blew one resistor and is getting hot maybe time to change it out?

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

@@trsmms713 actually, I definitely would. It's a cheap enough part and save the trouble of getting back in there. The cheap Chinese parts aren't made to last for sure.

[@trsmms713]

@@HandsOnApproachChannel THANKS!

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

@@trsmms713 anytime my man

[@2005GLI]

Did you lose all fan speeds? I dont have the first 2.

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Yes sir. I lost all speeds. Yours still sounds like the resistor.

[@2005GLI]

@@HandsOnApproachChannel going to order one. Glad i looked this up on KZbin!

[@SHADO3DMC]

But why does it keep melting, I have replaced 2 so far, How about a lower fuse in the fuse box?

[@courtneykline4208]

This is my question too!

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

A lower fuse would just blow. But really it's just a lot of amperage on a small wire and connector. Basically they don't make it well enough for what it's used for.

[@ricknick5318]

You could have took the glove box off by just leaving it latched and unscrewing the bottom hand then clipping it out laying it to the left and pulling it straight out and it would have been out of your way

[@bryanmontello5702]

Where is this 😭

[@zimmer417]

You are AWESOME!!! Thanks for this!!!

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

No problem man!

[@tikial5221]

Thanks helped me big time.

[@Mr.Padgett]

Thanks for this video!

[@Jiffchiropractor]

I changed it and now the air stays on high and won’t shut off.

[@geraldwilson3834]

Dude, I could kiss you. hahaha.. thanks for the tip. Fixed my problem in less than 2 minutes.

[@astew518]

I changed mine out and it is blowing and changing temps now but will only blow HIGH. Any ideas?

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

That would be usually coming from the resistor being bad. Maybe check your wiring?

[@CCSAudioLord]

I checked relays,fuses new resistor and new pigtail connector and blower motor, Still won't come on.. 2011 ford expedition

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

I would get a meter or test light and start check for power, where you have it and where you don't. If you have power to fuse panel ... etc

[@Jtagle77]

Thanks for the info 👍🏼👍🏼

[@thomasgore4061]

Blower motor is out in all 4 speeds on my 2008 f150 lariat 5.4. I replaced fuse and swapped out relay for headlamp relay witch is the same and still nothing. I watched video to change out resistor pulled wire and everything looks cleean in plug. knocked on blower motor and it tries nd turns but stops. It sounds as though it my motor that needs to be replaced what are your thoughts?

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

That does sound like the blower motor from what your sayin. Thanks for watchin.

[@johnvega1203]

Thank you so much! This helped me !