How To Replace The Blower Motor Resistor On A Ford Escape

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the rear blower motor resistor on a 2008-2012 Ford Escape. The bower motor was not working on all the speeds. Installing the new bower motor resistor fixed the problem.
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[@fabivargas4559]

I know this is an old video but here I am in 2023 and I am soooo very thankful for you!! I ordered a new blower motor and I just replaced it all by myself! I’m sure I saved some $$$, I’m glad I didn’t take it to the mechanic! Thank youuuuu!!!!

[@Jojo-momo]

I was charged $135 for this repair. 2 years later the part broke down again. Did it myself for $46(26 for the part, 20 for the wrench) with help from this video and another one. It's great to have repair vids like this available.

[@joel53146]

Worked on my 2009 Mercury Mariner! Fan only worked on high , replaced this and now all the speeds work! Simple fix , thank you so much!

[@jitneyskater]

2008 Escape replacing the resistor. Brian you are the only video tutorial I found where step 1 was to remove the glove box completely rather than simply opening it up from the inside. I still took quite awhile to access the 2 resistor screws but it certainly helped having move elbow room to work in. You get the prize today. Thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Bev Ward i'm all for working around things but sometimes it's just easier to remove. Thank you for watching!

[@charleswalker8311]

Thank you very much for the simple demonstration. Between this, and a 2 day Amazon delivery, I now have 4 speeds again. Great job explaining it to someone who can barely check the oil.

[@boomerguy9935]

Best video on this resistor replacement. Thanks! I just finished this job and it worked perfectly with the recommended Motorcraft part and a 3" long 1/4" drive socket wrench. Once the socket is on the screw head, the braille method is mandatory. A couple extra tips you may find useful: -The plug is hard to push up with your fingers while holding the tab in. I used a flat head screwdriver to insert into the gap on the bottom and lift gently on the bottom, tilting up left and right to make the gap bigger while holding the tab in. Then I could use my fingers to lift. It was much better than trying to lift with my fingers. -Keep the old part nearby for reference so you can remember which holes are for the screws. -When reinstalling the glove box, be sure to line up the tabs before installing the screws. DON'T OVERTIGHTEN ANYTHING! These screws go into plastic. Thanks again!

[@Riffster68]

Brilliantly done. Concise, clear, informative, good camera work, & brief. Going to attempt this job on my wife's 2012 (which #4 ONLY works.)

[@01hondascott]

did this fix your problem? i as well only have operation at full speed.

[@JS-te4gz]

Did you guys have a rubber or bring smell when the heat or air was on too?

[@AceDublB]

High quality video, in 100% focus, well illuminated and tightly edited, thank you. My 2009 Ford Escape is a YH23 Blower Resistor, have one ordered.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

B Baker glad you like the video. You need blow when it’s hot out!! Thank you for watching!

[@AceDublB]

How to Automotive Have you had any problems with yourEscape Air Conditioner? Apparently a very common issue is the desiccant bag breaking and all the particles end up plugging the pressure valve and then the computer runs the radiator fan on high speed anytime AC is on.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

B Baker This is a customers car so I don’t know of any problems with the AC.

[@darkhorse9472]

Exact and to the point! Great close up filming. I bought the part myself and after watching your video, it took me less than 10 minutes from start to finish to replace it. Thanx again!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

DARK HORSE Glad the video help you get through this repair. Thank you for watching!

[@BDM1954]

2012 Ford Escape XLT-followed instructions to the Millimeter (LOL) and you saved me time and $$. Thanks again Brian.

[@anthonydoukas4344]

In addition to this very helpful video. My part number was different, but still worked. Also, my part was not initially seating as it should, and I noticed one of the holes was not drilled out as on the original part. It was a hole where a nib fits into. After drilling that out with a 3/16" drill bit, it seated just fine. Thanks for your helpful video here.

[@bryannichols7025]

You the man. Thanks to you, I fixed my problem with $14 on Amazon and 15 mins!!

[@DarkRavin07]

Want to say thank you. I ended up having same issue and took a shot at doing it before taking it to an auto repairman. 23 bucks off amazon and getting to yell at my son to hold the flash light right for first time got us a working ac again.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you and your boy got it working. Thank you for watching!

[@glennkluge9556]

This is great. Without the encouragement of this simply demonstration, I probably would have had to spend hundreds getting this repaired at the dealership. Thank you.

[@stuh101]

Spot on, diagnostic was right on and great how to video. Thank you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

stuh101 Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@edpowell5754]

Thank you for the information, it was very helpful for many people. Excuse me on this one question, why were gloves being worn?

[@Alex10daysago]

I'm going to do this job on my 2009 Escape. Thanks for the video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Alex 10,000 glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@daronhill7686]

I am not that handy but this looked a lot like adding memory to a laptop. My only mistake was taking the socket off the wrench and spinning the screw out by hand.... lost the socket behind the assembly. Oh well. All fan speeds working perfectly and it only took me 20 minutes to replace. Bravo.

[@kingstonknightly1607]

Thanks for the information. I will be doing this within the next couple of days

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching and good luck with the repair

[@jeff58436]

Can't believe how few thumbs-up you have compared to how many times you've been viewed. This is a solid video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you! I’m just glad to help.

[@robswrenches9501]

Well that was quick and easy.

[@zeoristjade9435]

very informative and well explained.

[@thaAMAZNblue1]

What size screw for mounting? Dropped mine

[@jamesschroeder6407]

hello, where did you get your flex head socket wrench?

[@bikdjbuk]

Very helpful! Thanks !

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheMarshallhobbs]

My blower fan resistor keep going out never replaced the harness is that why 08 mercury mariner

[@danielleciarelli955]

Do you have a video on the blower motor? I have a 2010 this same model and can’t find a video on replacing the blower motor in this model. All the videos I’ve found are simpler, I can’t find one with the blower motor like this

[@billdvorak6848]

Is there a difference in resistors for automatic and passenger control vehicles?

[@rcpsammy7186]

Push what tab? I'm pushing like crazy and can't come close to removing the plug!

[@elinewsom9313]

This is a perfect video, thank you sir!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@faithduran8554]

Would it Be the resistor if the AC doesn't work on all speeds plus if You kick it it works for awhile or could it be something else ?

[@daniellove162]

Why does the resister have to be bolted in? Can you just take the wire harness off and plug it in to a new resister. It’s an old vehicle, just let it hang behind the glove compartment?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Because the airflow inside the airbox prevents it from overheating and burning out

[@jerrypinson5310]

Thanks so much!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikeporter6795]

Just completed this. $27 from Amazon, 1 day shipping. 15 minutes time, 10 of it spent trying to find a 7MM & 8MM. PLEASE NOTE: This part gets very HOT. I'm assuming that's why they blow out but if anyone tests before installation, the hot is instant, be careful not to burn yourself. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CHEAP OUT. Be sure to buy a real Motorcraft part. I don't think I'd trust an off brand to the heat, although it's probably all made in China.

[@124marsh]

Thamk You

[@JS-te4gz]

Mine is only blowing on 3 and 4 speed but I smell a rubber smell.sometimes too...is.this the resistor making the smell?

[@user-yw6po5hr8q]

thanks man, you hooked me up

[@jadeflores23]

Thank u. Imma hv 2 do this myself. Very helpful. Thnx 👍👍👍

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ginette cruz Good luck with the job tomorrow. Thank you for watching!

[@jadeflores23]

@@HowtoAutomotive thank u 👍👍💪💪💪🙏🙏

[@jameschester4901]

Best video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@jonseekford8013]

Okay so I replaced this, still not getting any air, hot or cold. Nothing. What's next to replace?

[@suebear3590]

Do you know how tonreplace blend door actuator on 2008 ford escape?

[@jennybrough4566]

Thanks, even a girl can do this!

[@elss1984]

Super easy! Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

elss1984 Glad the video was helpful thank you for watching!! Did everything go smooth?

[@jadeflores6841]

Im doing this myself👍👍👍👍 easy. Thanx

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ginnie Cruz Awesome you got this. Thank you for watching!

[@jadeflores6841]

@@HowtoAutomotive 👍

[@darkhorse9472]

Excellent video....thanx!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

DARK HORSE thank you for watching!

[@HorsepowerHouse]

I have a 2007 Ford Mustang GT Convertible (only 80,000mi). I have already replaced all of the HVAC actuators, reset them, recalibrated them, blah blah blah. But on LONG drives (more than 3 hours), the A/C blowing will default to the defrost vents BUT ONLY when I have the A/C selector on "Normal" A/C. It works fine if I put it on MAX A/C or Hi-Lo AC. But when on Normal, it will work for a few moments and then it will switch to blowing through Defrost vents (still blowing cold.) Even though I touched nothing. I have already done ALL of the common fixes (via HOURS/Days of online research) for this issue - but No permanent Fix. (on long drives only.) This tells me there is an overheating issue of the electrics - or one (or more) of the actuators themselves are internally overheating and malfunctioning. I was next going to replace the actual dash Climate Control panel/assembly - just for the fun of it. Anyone else had this issue and permanently resolved it? My fixes were only temporary. People who have actually resolved this, please. I have already "shot in the dark" plenty....

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Horsepower House I have not run across an issue like this so far. There also may be a programming update for the AC controller that you may wanna look into before replacing it. Ford is always coming out with software updates for issues like this.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

@@HowtoAutomotive Could I do this myself with the IDS software?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Horsepower House Most likely yes. Worth a try.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

@@HowtoAutomotive Now to find a legit hack to use the IDS app.... lol

[@jarrettbakersr]

Great video, but the electrical connector on my 2012 Escape doesn’t look like that nor does it have a tab. 😤

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Doesn’t surprise me that Ford changes things up. Thank you for watching!

[@DemetrioYoutube]

Where’s the turn signal relay?

[@nylesforsyth7341]

This part does not fit the 6 cylinder model of the Escape

[@89hotkid]

note to self make sure too set goes down to 7mm.mine stopped at 8 😂😂

[@suebear3590]

To replace ....lol