Loss of Blower Speed Settings

[Nuke001]

OK, here is an odd one . . . hopefully not to odd so as not to have a solution

Have had a 2006 Explorer XLT for a few months now and when we got it, the 1st setting on the blower did not seem to engage the fan although settings 2, 3 and 4 all worked as they should.

Then about 3 weeks ago, the #2 setting stopped engaging the blower and only setting 3 and 4 worked.

Last weekend, it is down to setting #4 with the other three settings clicking but not really blowing any air.

Any thoughts as to what the cause is . . . checked the fuse under the hood and it was OK . . . did not pull the blower relay but since setting #4 works, I did not think that was the cause.

Thanks in advance

 

[michael loibl]

OK, here is an odd one . . . hopefully not to odd so as not to have a solution

Have had a 2006 Explorer XLT for a few months now and when we got it, the 1st setting on the blower did not seem to engage the fan although settings 2, 3 and 4 all worked as they should.

Then about 3 weeks ago, the #2 setting stopped engaging the blower and only setting 3 and 4 worked.

Last weekend, it is down to setting #4 with the other three settings clicking but not really blowing any air.

Any thoughts as to what the cause is . . . checked the fuse under the hood and it was OK . . . did not pull the blower relay but since setting #4 works, I did not think that was the cause.

Thanks in advance

Not odd at all, sounds like a straight up blower resistor failure. I've seen the part for the basic non-automatic air conditioning system for under $20. The ones with automatic climate control are around 70 or $80 from what I've seen. Easy fix

 

[Rcflyer330]

Yeah blower motor resistor for sure. It is a common falure to loose speeds 1 and 2 but 3 and 4 will work. Good news is it is easy to replace yourself with common hand tools.

Here is a thread on where it is and how to remove it.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...r-xlt-blower-motor-resistor-procedure.407068/

 

[tripplec]

Which ever one your model uses is very likely the problem. Its normally mount near the blower motor under the dash.

 

[MotorCityFats13]

mine lost speed 3.... the worst one to lose.... 4 is too loud and 1 and 2 dont do crap..... mid way through 2007 they changed the design.... you are lucky with 2006.... i have a 2007 and needed to look up my build date "mine was built in january 2007" ..... the late 2007 and up part almost costs 4x as much.... mine on ebay $8..... had it changed in under 30mins with lots of back pain

 

[Nuke001]

Great information and spot on . . . . opted to get the replacement at Auto Zone and it cost all of $25. The hardest part was squeezing into the opening to get the screws back in - taking it apart was a snap. Even with the trip to Auto Zone, it was a 45 minute job and the blower works like a champ once again.

Thanks for all the help!