fan control malfunction

[speedster101]

my dad has a 2002 explorer and he recently noticed that the fan speed control for the a/c and heat has broken. the only speed that works is 4. 1-3 don't do anything.

im wondering if you guys had any information on how to replace it and if i should go into the ford dealer and buy a replacement or if i can find them cheaper on the internet.

any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[dorman68]

sounds like a bad blower resistor

 

[Curtis]

sounds like a bad blower resistor

I second that. Ive done a few on other vehicles, cant say for certain where it is in the Explorer. Its should be in the heater box somewhere, and is usually hard to get at.

 

[rrgone]

Yep. blower motor resistor. Here's where it is:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2082094&postcount=9

 

[speedster101]

thanks guys. my dad went to the dealer and got a resistor for like 20 bucks. me and him installed it. works great now!!