Dorman 973-481 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-481 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-481 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit for vehicles with dual zone climate control. It replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and includes the resistor plus a harness pigtail for a direct repair at the blower motor circuit.

• HVAC blower motor resistor kit for electrical connector repair
• Includes a resistor and harness pigtail for restoring blower speed control
• 18-inch wiring harness length
• Male connector and male terminal design
• Blade and Aspa terminal types
• 2-wire and 4-wire harness details listed for the repair application
• No mounting hardware included
• No gasket or seal included

This Dorman blower motor resistor kit is built for select Ford, Lincoln, and Transit Connect applications with dual zone climate control. It is a practical replacement when the original resistor has heat damage, corrosion, or connector wear that affects HVAC blower operation. This part cross-references Global Parts Distributors LLC 1712792 for the same application. Part number 973-481 is also referenced in aftermarket catalogs for related OE-style HVAC electrical repairs.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Blower motor only works on certain speed settings
• HVAC fan stops working after resistor or connector overheating
• Corroded or heat-damaged blower resistor connector
• Intermittent cabin airflow from the HVAC system
• Loss of blower speed control in dual zone climate control systems

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and vehicle HVAC configuration before installation. This kit is listed for 2012-2018 Ford Focus with dual zone climate control, 2014-2018 Ford Transit Connect with dual zone climate control, 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC with dual zone climate control, and 2013-2014 Ford Escape with dual zone climate control. For a clean repair, inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before installing the new resistor and pigtail. Dorman 973-481 is a direct-fit style repair part for the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies replacement electrical and HVAC components for service repairs, and this kit is packaged to address both the resistor and the damaged connector side of the circuit. Part number 973-481 is cataloged for select Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Ford Transit Connect, and Lincoln MKC vehicles with dual zone climate control.