Dorman 973-016 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Dorman 973-016 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Restore proper cabin airflow control with this direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor from Dorman. Built for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, Dorman 973-016 is designed to match the original equipment operating pattern for vehicles with factory air conditioning or without climate control, depending on application.

Key Features

• Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles
• Matches original equipment operation and performance on the listed applications
• Blade terminal type for factory-style electrical connection
• Package includes the blower motor resistor and instructions
• Designed for vehicles such as Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car

Detailed Description

Dorman 973-016 is an HVAC blower motor resistor used to control blower fan speeds in select Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Marauder, Lincoln Town Car, and related full-size Ford/Mercury/Lincoln platforms. This resistor is a practical replacement when the original unit has failed and cabin fan speeds no longer operate correctly. It is built for specific factory air conditioning and non-climate-control configurations, so fitment should be verified against the vehicle notes before installation. This part cross-references BMR037 and RU403 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Help Solve

• Blower motor works only on certain fan speeds
• No airflow from the HVAC vents at lower or higher settings
• Intermittent cabin fan operation
• Burned or failed blower resistor causing loss of speed control
• HVAC system not responding as expected on select Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s HVAC configuration before ordering, since fitment varies by model year and climate-control setup. The resistor uses blade terminals and does not include mounting hardware. Follow the included instructions and inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before installing the replacement part.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement resistor to follow the operation of the original equipment part on the listed vehicles. It is intended for direct-fit service on the specified applications, including 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis with the listed exclusions, as well as earlier Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, and Town Car applications.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A, Exc. Climate Control; To 2/18/05
• Fits 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A, Exc. Climate Control; To 2/18/05
• Fits 1996-2004 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A, Exc. Climate Control
• Fits 1996-2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A, Exc. Climate Control
• Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, N/A, Exc. Climate Control
• Fits 1994-1997 Lincoln Town Car, N/A, Exc. Climate Control
• Fits 1992-1995 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning
• Fits 1981-1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning
• Fits 1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning
• Fits 1987-1989 Mercury Colony Park, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning
• Fits 1981-1986 Ford LTD, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning
• Fits 1981-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning
• Fits 1981-1982 Mercury Marquis, N/A, Factory Air Conditioning