Dorman 973-417 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit
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Dorman 973-417 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Brand Dorman 973-417
Connector Gender Female
Connector Quantity 1
Gasket or Seal Included No
Mounting Hardware Included No
Mounting Hole Quantity 2
Package Contents 1 Blower Motor Resistor; 1 Wire Harness
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Quantity 4
Terminal Type Blade
Wire Quantity 4
Wiring Harness Included Yes
Wiring Harness Length 6
Fits Ford and Mercury · 22 vehicles

Resistor kit. Includes a resistor and harness pigtail for a complete electrical repair.

Harness included. Comes with a 6-inch wire harness and blade terminals for easier connection.

Replaces an overheated or corroded original equipment resistor.

Cross-references 4P1400, 4S4Z19A706AA and JA1538 for the same application. See all 5.

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Dorman 973-417 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-417 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and restores blower speed control on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It includes the resistor and a harness pigtail for a direct repair of damaged connector areas.

Key Features

  • HVAC blower motor resistor kit for blower speed circuit repair
  • Includes a replacement wire harness pigtail for connector damage
  • Female connector with male blade terminals
  • 4-wire harness with a 6-inch lead length
  • 2 mounting holes and 4 terminals for the specified application
  • Fits 1991-2003 Ford Escort and 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer

Detailed Description

This Dorman blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles where the original resistor has failed from heat damage or corrosion at the connector. The resistor and harness pigtail address common HVAC electrical faults in Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer applications, helping restore proper blower motor operation across the available fan speeds. Part number 973-417 is a practical OE-style repair for select 1991-2003 Ford Escort and 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer models.

This part cross-references 4S4Z19A706AA and RU446 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

  • Blower motor only working on certain fan speeds
  • No blower operation caused by a failed resistor circuit
  • Heat-damaged resistor connector terminals
  • Corroded or burned HVAC wiring at the resistor plug
  • Intermittent cabin airflow from electrical resistance issues

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal count, and mounting-hole layout before installation. Inspect the HVAC resistor connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage, then replace any compromised terminals or pigtail sections as needed. Confirm the vehicle application by year and model before ordering; Dorman 973-417 is listed for 1991-2003 Ford Escort and 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this kit as a replacement electrical repair component for the specified HVAC blower motor resistor applications. The package contents include the resistor and wire harness needed for the repair.

This part fits 22 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2003FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2001FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1998FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1998MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1997FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1997MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1996FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1996MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1995FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1995MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1994FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1994MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1993FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1993MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1992FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1992MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1991FordEscortN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1991MercuryTracerN/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
4P14004S4Z19A706AAJA1538RU446RU1139