Heater...sometimes it works...sometimes it doesn't

[91Ranger_MO]

Really weird problem and I'm just posting to see if anyone had this same thing. Sometimes it will work perfectly....but then sometimes it won't work but if I hit a big enough pot hole or railroad tracks hard enough it kicks in...

Would this be caused by a loose connection on the control panel or is it something else that is common in these trucks?

 

[Ronald Hribar]

are you saying the fan does not blow or does the heat actually shut off. Two different things. I think you mean the fan does not blow. Usually caused by the blower switch, try replacing it

 

[91Ranger_MO]

are you saying the fan does not blow or does the heat actually shut off. Two different things. I think you mean the fan does not blow. Usually caused by the blower switch, try replacing it

How hard is it to replace and what would it normally cost?

 

[Tbars4]

...Your problem description is a little vague...

...The first thing I would check would be the electrical connector on the blower motor itself and it can be found in the engine bay...This might help to locate it...
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/re...&partName=Heater+Core&partId=0900c1528018eeef

 

[Ronald Hribar]

the switch I believe can only be bought at Ford $$$$$
And you have to remove dash panel to get at switch
I think my daughter spent $100 on getting it done at dealer

 

[Tbars4]

...You can also get parts thru our Forum vendor's for a lot cheaper...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=103

 

[91Ranger_MO]

ok...well I'll have a look....

does anyone happen to have a PN for it or is it actually called a blower switch?