Dorman 973-058 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit for Ford and Mercury

Dorman 973-058 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. It includes the resistor and a harness pigtail to restore proper blower motor speed control in Dual Zone Manual Temperature Control systems.

Key Features

• Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor kit for select applications
• Includes a replacement resistor and wire harness pigtail
• Female connector with male blade terminals for the specified vehicle connection
• 5-wire harness design with 11.8-inch harness length
• Single mounting hole layout for the listed fitments
• Part number 973-058 for easy identification and ordering

Detailed Description

Built for vehicles that use a Dual Zone Manual Temperature Control setup, Dorman 973-058 addresses common blower speed failures caused by heat damage or corrosion at the resistor and connector. This HVAC blower motor resistor kit is a practical replacement for Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2002 Ford Thunderbird applications listed below. If you are searching for a blower motor resistor kit for a 2002-2010 Ford Explorer or a 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer with Dual Zone Manual Temperature Control, this part number 973-058 matches the specified configuration.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor only working on certain fan speeds
• No cabin airflow from the HVAC blower motor
• Intermittent fan operation caused by a damaged resistor connector
• Heat-related failure at the original resistor assembly
• Corrosion at the factory harness connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses Dual Zone Manual Temperature Control before ordering. Inspect the connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before installation, and replace any damaged terminals or melted insulation as needed. Confirm the mounting style and terminal count match the original part on the vehicle. For fitment, this part is listed for 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, and 2002 Ford Thunderbird.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies replacement electrical and HVAC components engineered to match the specified OE application details. Part number 973-058 is built for the listed vehicle configurations and connector requirements to support a proper repair.