Dorman 973-554 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit
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Dorman 973-554 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Brand Dorman 973-554
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 · 12 vehicles

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

Harness included. Comes with a wire harness to replace a damaged original connector.

Blade terminals. Female connector with male blade terminals for a secure electrical connection.

Cross-references 4P1588, 7L2Z19A706A and JA1711 for the same application. See all 5.

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Dorman 973-554 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-554 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and restores blower speed control on select Ford, Mercury, and Explorer-family applications. It includes the resistor and a harness pigtail for a direct electrical repair on vehicles with manual air conditioning controls.

  • HVAC blower motor resistor kit for manual A/C control systems
  • Includes a replacement resistor and wire harness pigtail
  • Female connector with male blade terminals
  • 4-wire harness with a 6-inch lead length
  • 2 mounting holes and 4 terminals
  • Direct-fit electrical repair for corrosion or heat-damaged connections

Fitment and Application Details

Fits 2008-2010 Ford Explorer, N/A, with manual air conditioning controls. Fits 2008-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A, with manual air conditioning controls. Fits 2008-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A, with manual air conditioning controls. Fits 2007 Ford Explorer, N/A, from 12/04/06 with manual air conditioning controls. Fits 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A, from 12/04/06 with manual air conditioning controls. Fits 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A, from 12/04/06 with manual air conditioning controls.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 7L2Z19A706A and RU636 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

  • Blower motor only works on certain fan speeds
  • No cabin airflow from the HVAC blower on lower settings
  • Intermittent fan operation caused by heat-damaged resistor circuits
  • Corroded or overheated resistor connector terminals
  • Electrical resistance issues in the blower motor control circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring before installation, especially if the original resistor showed signs of heat damage. Replace any damaged terminals or melted connectors as needed, and verify the vehicle uses manual air conditioning controls before ordering. The harness pigtail is included for electrical repair work, but mounting hardware is not included.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement electrical components are built for service repair on specific vehicle applications. Part number 973-554 is engineered to address common resistor and connector failure points found in the HVAC blower control circuit on 2007-2010 Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Mountaineer models with manual A/C controls.

This part fits 12 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2010FordExplorerN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2010FordExplorer Sport TracN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2010MercuryMountaineerN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2009FordExplorerN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2009FordExplorer Sport TracN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2009MercuryMountaineerN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2008FordExplorerN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2008FordExplorer Sport TracN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2008MercuryMountaineerN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.
2007FordExplorerN/AFrom 12/04/06; w/Manual Air Conditioning Controls
2007FordExplorer Sport TracN/AFrom 12/04/06; w/Manual Air Conditioning Controls
2007MercuryMountaineerN/AFrom 12/04/06; w/Manual Air Conditioning Controls
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
4P15887L2Z19A706AJA1711RU636RU1326