1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series All Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series models

96 ranger heater/ac blower only works when warm out.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-22-2017, 05:57 PM
GaryF629's Avatar
GaryF629
GaryF629 is offline
Freshman User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
96 ranger heater/ac blower only works when warm out.

I have a 1996 Ranger that the Heater/AC blower only works when the outside air temp is above 45 degrees. I have replaced the relay, and the blower motor resistor. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Thanks
 
  #2  
Old 03-26-2017, 11:54 AM
87 XLT's Avatar
87 XLT
87 XLT is offline
Postmaster
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,516
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
When i had this problem on my 87 it was a flaky connection at the connector under the hood. Removed it, from the blower motor plugged it back and never had another problem.

Try that and try wiggling the wires under the hood and dash.
And try giving the blower motor a good dope slap with your Ford wrench
 
  #3  
Old 03-27-2017, 04:04 PM
spooktn's Avatar
spooktn
spooktn is offline
More Turbo
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Usa
Posts: 623
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Seems like in a older post here a fellow found a bad connection behind the passenger side head light of all places,,,but not sure on what year that was on,,,might be worth a look
 
  #4  
Old 03-28-2017, 08:26 AM
tomw's Avatar
tomw
tomw is offline
Logistics Pro
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: suburban atlanta
Posts: 4,852
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
I'd check on worn brushes and oilite bushings/bearings that are gummy. If the brushes go, there'll be less amps to create magnetic force contra the permanent magnets field. Increased temperature may allow the brushes to extend against the armature a little better, and conduct a bit better. Of course it could be the switch, the resistor pack, or the wires & connectors involved. Sometimes just disconnecting and re-seating connectors will make them work better.
tom
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
centrix
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
07-26-2016 05:32 PM
coleboy11
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
10
03-25-2014 08:30 AM
jcee
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
7
11-17-2008 05:19 PM
raidersiowa
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
10-04-2003 06:32 PM



Quick Reply: 96 ranger heater/ac blower only works when warm out.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:53 PM.