Dorman 973-482 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit - Front

Dorman 973-482 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-482 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original equipment resistor on select Ford vehicles. It includes the resistor and harness pigtail needed to restore blower speed control in the front HVAC system.

• Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor kit for front HVAC applications
• Includes a resistor and harness pigtail for connector repair
• 12-inch wiring harness length
• Female connector with male blade terminals
• 4-wire design with 1 connector and 1 mounting hole
• Compatible with Ford Transit, Transit Connect, Escape, Fiesta, and Focus applications

Fitment and Application Details

Fits 2022-2023 Ford E-Transit, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2014-2023 Ford Transit, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2014-2023 Ford Transit Connect, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2021-2023 Ford Transit Courier, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2014-2023 Ford Transit Custom, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2015-2023 Ford Transit-150, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2015-2023 Ford Transit-250, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2015-2023 Ford Transit-350, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2015-2023 Ford Transit-350 HD, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2013-2019 Ford Escape, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2014-2019 Ford Fiesta, front, exc. automatic climate control. Fits 2012-2018 Ford Focus, front, exc. automatic climate control.

This part cross-references Four Seasons 20699 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Correct

• Blower motor speeds that stop working or operate intermittently
• Heat damage at the resistor connector or harness
• Corrosion at the original electrical connection
• Loss of cabin airflow control from the HVAC panel
• Electrical resistance issues in the front blower circuit

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and vehicle equipment before installation. This kit is for front HVAC applications and excludes automatic climate control on the listed vehicles. Inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before replacing the resistor assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this resistor kit as an OE-style replacement solution for repairing the blower motor resistor circuit on select Ford models. Part number 973-482 is built to address failed resistor and damaged harness conditions in one service repair.