Dorman 973-232 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor for Lincoln Town Car

Dorman 973-232 is a direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor for select 2003-2011 Lincoln Town Car models with control assembly applications. It restores proper blower speed operation when the original resistor has burned out, helping return normal heating and cooling performance.

Key Features

• Direct replacement blower motor resistor for select Lincoln Town Car applications
• Matches original equipment operation and performance
• 5-terminal, blade-style electrical connection with 1 female connector
• 2 bolt-hole mounting design for secure installation
• Package includes the blower motor resistor and instructions
• Part number 973-232 for easy identification

Detailed Description

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor is built for 2003-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles with control assembly fitment. If your Lincoln Town Car blower only works on certain speeds or stops responding altogether, this replacement resistor is designed to restore normal fan control across the HVAC system. The unit uses a rectangle connector, male terminals, and a 5-terminal layout to match the original electrical configuration. Dorman 973-232 is also cross-referenced to Eastern Catalytic 20482 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor only operating on one speed
• Intermittent HVAC fan speed control
• No airflow from the cabin vents due to resistor failure
• Burnt or heat-damaged blower resistor assembly
• Loss of proper heating and cooling fan operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment before installation. This part is designed for 2003-2011 Lincoln Town Car models with control assembly notes. The package includes instructions, but mounting hardware and a wiring harness are not included. Confirm the connector shape, terminal count, and bolt-hole layout match the original part before replacing the resistor.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures direct replacement components engineered to match original equipment function on specific vehicles. Part number 973-232 is built for the stated Lincoln Town Car application and is intended to restore normal HVAC blower speed control.