Standard Ignition RU404HTK HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit - Front

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit for Ford and Mercury

Standard Ignition RU404HTK is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit for vehicles equipped with a high temperature connector. It is used in Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, and Mercury Mountaineer applications where blower speed control needs service.

• HVAC blower motor resistor kit for high temperature connector applications
• Fits 1995-2013 Ford Ranger, N/A, w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Front, w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, Front, w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 2001 Ford Explorer, Front, w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 1995 Ford Explorer, Front, w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, N/A, w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A, w/ High Temperature Connector; Resistor; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford Explorer, Front, w/ High Temperature Connector; Resistor; Blue Streak Premium Quality
• Fits 1996-1997 Ford Explorer, Front, w/o Auto. Temp Control; w/ High Temperature Connector; Blue Streak Premium Quality

Application Details

RU404HTK is a direct-fit service part for blower speed circuit repair on select Ford Ranger and Ford Explorer platforms, plus Mercury Mountaineer models. The fitment data confirms coverage across 1995-2013 Ford Ranger and multiple Explorer-family configurations, including front-mounted applications and vehicles without automatic temperature control where noted. This part cross-references Standard Ignition RU404HTK for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Blower motor works on only one speed
• Intermittent cabin fan operation
• Loss of low or medium fan speeds
• HVAC fan speed control failure
• Heat-damaged connector service on Ranger and Explorer models

Installation Notes

Verify the connector style and HVAC configuration before installation, especially on 1996-1997 Ford Explorer models without automatic temperature control. Match the vehicle year, model, and position listed in the fitment data, and inspect the blower motor connector for heat damage before returning the system to service.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition Blue Streak Premium Quality parts are built for service replacement in electrical and HVAC applications. RU404HTK is cataloged for confirmed Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, and Mercury Mountaineer fitments.