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Dorman 645-403 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - Front or Rear
| Brand | Dorman 645-403 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear |
| Overall Length (In) | 11.81 in |
| Package Contents | 1 Harness - 4 Butt Connectors |
| Terminal Gender | Female |
| Terminal Material | Phosphor Bronze (Tin Plate) |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Wire Gauge Measurement | 20 |
| Wire Quantity | 4 |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 139 vehicles |
OE direct replacement. Replaces a damaged original connector with a precise fit.
Corrosion-resistant terminals. Phosphor bronze with tin plating helps maintain reliable performance.
Blade terminals. Female connectors provide a secure electrical connection.
Cross-references NGK 1068, 1P1700 and 3U2Z14S411ZEA for the same application. See all 3.
Dorman 645-403 HVAC Connector Overview
Dorman 645-403 is an HVAC blower motor resistor connector built to replace an original connector damaged by corrosion or heat. It uses 4 female blade terminals with phosphor bronze, tin-plated contacts for dependable electrical connection in blower motor resistor circuits.
Compatible With Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and other 4-way HVAC applications across 2004-2017 model years.
Key Features
- 4-wire HVAC blower motor resistor connector for 4-way systems
- Female blade terminal design for secure mating
- Phosphor bronze terminals with tin plating for corrosion resistance
- 20-gauge wire specification
- 11.81-inch overall length for harness routing
- Direct replacement style for damaged OE connector repair
Detailed Description
This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor connector is designed for vehicles where the original plug has overheated, corroded, or lost reliable contact. The connector uses female blade terminals and a 4-wire layout to restore the electrical path between the blower motor resistor and the HVAC harness. Dorman 645-403 is a practical repair solution for Ford and Lincoln trucks, SUVs, and cars that use a 4-way blower motor resistor connector, including Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator applications.
This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 1P1700 and 3U2Z14S411ZEA for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Blower motor operation that stops working because of a damaged connector
- Intermittent HVAC fan speeds caused by poor terminal contact
- Heat-related melting or discoloration at the resistor plug
- Corrosion at the connector terminals
- Electrical resistance issues in the blower motor resistor circuit
Installation Notes and Tips
Inspect the resistor, terminals, and surrounding harness before installation. If the original connector shows heat damage, replace any affected wiring sections and verify terminal fit before reconnecting the HVAC circuit. Confirm the vehicle uses a 4-way blower motor resistor connector and match the connector style to the original plug before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Dorman replacement electrical connectors are built for repair work where the original connector has failed from corrosion or overheating. The phosphor bronze, tin-plated terminal material supports consistent contact performance in HVAC electrical service.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2016 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2016 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2015 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2015 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2014 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | Fiesta | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2013 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Explorer | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Fiesta | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Flex | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Ford | Taurus | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Expedition | — | Rear | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Explorer | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Fiesta | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Flex | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Ford | Taurus | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKT | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2011 | Mercury | Mariner | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Crown Victoria | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Expedition | — | Rear | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Flex | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Ford | Taurus | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKT | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mariner | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Crown Victoria | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Expedition | — | Rear | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Flex | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKS | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mariner | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Crown Victoria | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Escape | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Expedition | — | Rear | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mariner | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Ford | Crown Victoria | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Ford | Expedition | — | Front | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2007 | Ford | Expedition | — | Rear | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestar | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestyle | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2007 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2007 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | Front | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | Rear | 4 Way |
| 2006 | Ford | Crown Victoria | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestar | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestyle | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2006 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2006 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | N/A | 4 Way |
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2005 | Ford | Crown Victoria | — | N/A | From 12/06/04 |
| 2005 | Ford | F-150 | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestar | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestar | — | N/A | w/Rear Auxiliary A/C |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestyle | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestyle | — | N/A | w/Rear Auxiliary A/C |
| 2005 | Ford | Mustang | — | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2005 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | N/A | From 12/06/04 |
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | FX4 | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | STX | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | XL | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | N/A | HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - 4 Way |
| 2004 | Ford | Freestar | — | N/A | 4 Way; Manual Temperature Control |
| 2004 | Ford | Freestar | — | N/A | w/Rear Auxiliary A/C |
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