Dorman 973-567 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-567 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-567 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit for vehicles with Automatic Temperature Control. It replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and restores blower speed control through the HVAC system. This kit is a direct-fit service solution for select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications.

Key Features

• Includes a blower motor resistor and wire harness pigtail for repair of the HVAC electrical connection
• Built with a 5-wire, 5-terminal layout and blade-style terminals
• Female connector with male terminals for the specified application
• 6-inch wiring harness length
• 3 mounting holes for OE-style installation points
• Compatible with 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer with Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

Detailed Description

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor kit, part number 973-567, addresses common resistor and connector damage caused by heat or corrosion in the blower motor circuit. It is built for select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models equipped with Automatic Temperature Control, where blower speed issues often trace back to a failed resistor or damaged harness connector. This part cross-references common replacement numbers such as F7SZ19E624AA and RU539 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a 1998-2001 Ford Explorer blower motor resistor kit or a 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer HVAC resistor replacement, Dorman 973-567 provides the resistor and harness pigtail needed to service the electrical connection at the blower motor circuit. The package contents include a blower motor resistor and wire harness.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor works on some speeds but not others
• HVAC fan speed drops out intermittently
• Heat-damaged resistor connector or corroded terminals
• Loss of cabin airflow control in ATC-equipped systems
• Electrical resistance issues at the blower motor resistor circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and Automatic Temperature Control before installation. Inspect the blower motor connector, terminals, and surrounding wiring for heat damage or corrosion before connecting the new harness pigtail. Confirm the mounting location matches the 3-hole resistor pattern and transfer any reusable fasteners as needed, since mounting hardware is not included.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs replacement electrical components to address common OE failure points with application-specific fitment. Part number 973-567 is engineered for the listed Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer ATC applications and follows the original connector and resistor configuration for service replacement.