Blower inop?
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Blower inop?
My mother-in-law has a 96 E150 conversion van with the 351. The blower will not blow at all and she says the blower motor is only about a year old. I checked the fuses under the hood and it seemed OK. Is there another thing to check other thatn the blower motor itself, and how big a job is it to replace the blower motor on these vans? I am more accostomed to wrenching on my Excursion, not a van, but may need to.
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Could check this forum's Search function, much has been posted about "Blower Inop".
Could be anything from the dash switch, to the wiring, to the resistors, to "the blower motor itself" again.
It's a pretty EZ job "to replace the blower motor" or resistors. Even more EZ to test them to figure out what's what.
Could be anything from the dash switch, to the wiring, to the resistors, to "the blower motor itself" again.
It's a pretty EZ job "to replace the blower motor" or resistors. Even more EZ to test them to figure out what's what.
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Went to check the connections and the connector to the blower motor seemed a little loose. Also read on another forum to lightly tap the blower motor, so I tried that also. Not sure which it was, but between the two it is now working again! Even if it quits working, now at least I'm pretty sure it's the motor itself.
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The blower motors without squirrel cage wheel typically can be had for less than $50 if you check around. I bought new OEM from eBay for $30 shipped, naturally never seen another that cheap! 
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The only hassle changing the blower is the battery typically comes out first. If it comes to a replacement check your resistor bridge and the relay too---can't hurt.
Good luck with this!
Good luck with this!
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Actually on my mother-in-law's 93 van, the battery is on the driver's side. Looks very simple to get to the blower motor.
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In any event, for the typical Ford Truck Enthusiast, taking the battery out really shouldn't be much of a "hassle".
R&R the blower motor on these Econolines is "a pretty EZ job" - especially when compared to so many vehicles that require the dash to come out 1st!
R&R the blower motor on these Econolines is "a pretty EZ job" - especially when compared to so many vehicles that require the dash to come out 1st!
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Are you saying you installed the 2nd new blower motor in "only about a year"?
Did you diagnose how they failed?
I ask b/c that seems unusual, suggesting something is ruining them prematurely.
Presume it has the peculiar tube attached to it? Problems with this tube can quickly destroy the motor's brushes and/or seize bearing. If sealing & installed properly the venting should prolong motor life.
Did you diagnose how they failed?
I ask b/c that seems unusual, suggesting something is ruining them prematurely.
Presume it has the peculiar tube attached to it? Problems with this tube can quickly destroy the motor's brushes and/or seize bearing. If sealing & installed properly the venting should prolong motor life.
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I have not yet replaced it. The connection was loose and it seems to be working fine now. If I do end up replacing it, I will need more info on this "peculiar tube" you mention. Thanks for the heads up on it!