Where is the blower motor resister located on a 2002 Ranger 3.0L?
Specificity requested.

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2002 Ranger 4x2 338,000 miles

Look under the hood on the passenger side firewall and you'll see the HVAC blower. Right next to it is a small plastic rectangle with a 4 wire connector. It is held in by 2 screws. That is the blower resistor.

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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

welcome to FRF, Jim!

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

hey where would it be on an 87?My blower fans like stuck on medium setting no low or high,and this might be something to look into. i haven't yet but be nice to know all i need to when i look into it,and be nixce to get high air working again so freeze me out next summer.LOL.

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1987 black custom xlt,ext. cab 4x4,military-surplus 2.9L, stock 3"lifted;5 speed auto trans w/ manual 4x4,borg-Warner-turbo transfer case,grinds out progressive aluminum mags w/goodyear wranglers; keyed entry alarm,duel 280w interface deckw/usb n bluetooth,jvc6x8s rear,jvc4"160wfront,crome bed side rails,tuff liner bed liner also blacked out headlights,limo black window tint. called the BULLSNAKE cuz its the best small-n-toughest 4x4 ford built!!

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Moved to correct section.

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I haven't worked on earlier Rangers but I think the blower resistor is near the blower under passenger side dash.

The HIGH blower speed circuit totally bypasses the resistor, so the wire (orange/black?) or a connector or the dash switch could be to blame. If you get that fixed and still have the problem with the other blower speeds, then it could be a faulty resistor.

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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

It could be the resistor wire harness as well. The design isn't that great at keeping moisture out. Mine was so corroded it wouldn't come off of the resistor. It turned out one of the plug terminals melted too.

In any case, it seems like all the Rangers have the resistor on the passenger side, below, and toward the engine on the fan housing.

If it is a connector issue, the dealerships and some other places sell replacement pig tails. Just make sure you do a good job splicing the wires and covering them with heat shrink before putting the wires back in the plastic wire loom (it will keep moisture out of the wires). I also RTV'd the crap out of the back of the connector so that hopefully it won't happen again. I also used die-electric grease on the terminal side (a lot of it) to try and keep the moisture out that way too.

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2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

Not on my vehicle. Next to the heater motor is the A/C unit. Where is the Resistor?

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2002 Ranger 4x2 338,000 miles

Look near the blower motor at about 4 o'clock. It's there.

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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

if you are looking at your blower motor from the front of the truck, it is on the heater case to the right under the wiring.

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98 Ranger, Bagged 2600's in the front, 2500's in the rear. 3 Gal tank. DJM Upper and Lower control arms. 2 Thomas Compressors (garbage). 4 linked rear with C-notch. All (except cab) fiberglass. Custom Tribal Paint (soon to be Sunburst/burnt Orange).
Coming soon - 405HP 4.6L (SOHC), 4R70W

thanks ppl when i look at all this ill keep your suggestions in mind, and if i have any other prob's ill check into this thread or ask.

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1987 black custom xlt,ext. cab 4x4,military-surplus 2.9L, stock 3"lifted;5 speed auto trans w/ manual 4x4,borg-Warner-turbo transfer case,grinds out progressive aluminum mags w/goodyear wranglers; keyed entry alarm,duel 280w interface deckw/usb n bluetooth,jvc6x8s rear,jvc4"160wfront,crome bed side rails,tuff liner bed liner also blacked out headlights,limo black window tint. called the BULLSNAKE cuz its the best small-n-toughest 4x4 ford built!!

I got a price for a blower motor resistor for abou $21 at napa. Is this a good price? I thought it would be cheaper?

It was between $10 and $20 when I last priced one.

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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

Does anyone know the actual part number for the blower motor harness... I checked this:

http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-973-307-Blower-Resistor-Harness/dp/B003YLHAGE/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=Ranger%7C696&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Ford%7C54&Year=2001%7C2001&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=001
But is saying it's not compatible for an 01' ranger...

I've looked EVERYWHERE and people say get it from a JY... that's not an option for me so does anyone know of the actual part number or does the above look like it would work? From the picture it looks like it would...

-Nigel