How to Replace a Blower Motor Resistor for 2013 - 2016 Ford Escape: HOW TO ESCAPE

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Күн бұрын

Here is a video with decent visuals on a blower motor resistor replacement is on a 2013 - 2016 Ford Escape, whether you have the manual or auto HVAC controls.
This is a fairly difficult to reach area, but with the tips in the tutorial, we're hoping it is more of a breeze now that we can share our learning curves with you.
If you'd like to remove the front driver's seat for more access, (it's not necessary, but it could help), you need to disconnect the airbag system by pulling the fuse and disconnecting the battery. Tutorial on seat removal shown here: • How to Remove Front Se...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 : Intro
00:43 : CHAPTER 1: Blower Motor Resistor vs Control Module
01:29 : CHAPTER 2: Resistor Features / Details
01:43 : CHAPTER 3: Learning Curve Recommendations
02:29 : CHAPTER 4: Tools Needed
02:38 : CHAPTER 5: Removing the Blower Motor Resistor
02:53 : CHAPTER 6: Removing the Accelerator Pedal
03:59 : CHAPTER 7: Installing new Blower Motor Resistor
05:07 : CHAPTER 8: Tip for reinstalling T20 Torx
05:20 : CHAPTER 9: Reinstall Accelerator Pedal
Tools Needed:
- T20 Torx Bit (long) - amzn.to/3ROKCVA
- 10mm Deep Socket / Driver
- 90deg Angle Driver/Drill with Flex Exstension (optional):
DeWalt: amzn.to/3d97ksN
- Hand driver with hex bit receptacle- amzn.to/3xli2U2
Part Numbers:
- Blower Motor Resistor (Base HVAC): AV1Z-18591-A
(Amazon Link: amzn.to/3Bviq3F)
(RockAuto Link: www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....)
- Blower Motor Control Module (Auto HVAC): 6G9T-19E624-DB
(Amazon Link: amzn.to/3xib2Y0)
(RockAuto Link: www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....)
#blowermotorresistorreplacement #badblowermotorresistor #fordescapeblowermotorresistor

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@ameegreg Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was a perfect tutorial for the job. Removing the accelerator pedal was a huge tip, and the hint about painters tape to secure the screw was vital. I used a straight t20 screwdriver, no flex or angle needed, but I definitely would have lost the screw without the painters tape.

@Naavy2022 3 ай бұрын

Ford engineers really went the extra mile making this one easy for us…. Thanks for the help with this. Solved my issue (fan only working on 3 & 4)

@johnsterne178 5 күн бұрын

This is an amazing video and I probably would have had to take this to a shop if it didnt exist. I did fine with just a regular socket set. Took about an hour just from sweating and having to let my fingers rest from cramping up.

@hotforit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I would not have even tried this without them. I can't get up under the dash like I used to so removing the front seat helped me a lot. You pretty much have to see with your fingertips on this job. Took me about an hour due to the difficulty lining the new resistor tuck tab.

@jeffcollins853 6 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for posting. I would add soft pillow for comfort. Took about 10 minutes after removing the accelerator pedal (a must) all by feel, completely blind removal, with the right tools.

@ericmitchell4793 4 күн бұрын

Excellent! Thank You!

@JorgenBlomqvist-po7zk 5 ай бұрын

Fixed my fan not working on 1 and 2.. Great video!!! I removed pedal and i had the proper tools. Getting the old one out no problems. Getting the new one in was another story. To make sure the tab on the part goes in properly was a living hell. It took 5 hours with breaks for my back pain. Also i have manual control. I was kneeling outside and laying on my back. I did it but i wont do it again If i had known what i know now. I would have taken it to the shop..

@mikejones-cd8fb Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Took me about 1 hour to replace. Use of painter tape is top notch. I did use T20 straight driver with accelerator pedal removed. Also disconnected accelerator pedal with harness.

@abruptchaos6628 Жыл бұрын

thanks for listing the part number, that helped me find the correct one!

@sanderson2895 Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial on this job, thank you for posting this. Would have been able to do it without your input

@teacherweeks Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial on this! Really well put together and straight forward directions. This really helped me out!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Awesome David, that's great to hear!!! What symptoms were you seeing to know it was the resistor?

@sanderson2895 Жыл бұрын

The tip on getting the torx screw back in worked like a charm

@caseyferguson7077 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Despite this video this project sucks! I couldn't have done it without it.

@TomofAllTrades 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done video. Thanks for sharing 👍

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the encouragement! Hope it was helpful and give a shout if there's anything else that you may have questions about or would like to see!

@jaystengel7511 5 ай бұрын

Clear and concise.

@sigvision4189 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thank you

@rodneyfrank3083 4 ай бұрын

This helped a ton. Thank you!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Rodney! Yeah the angles in this one can really twist you around, but once you know what you're actually reaching for, it's not too bad. Glad you could use the video!

@jessemorales2242 Жыл бұрын

Very well said

@o.s9924 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I did a sweat 😅

@HappyPower Жыл бұрын

I suppose the Blower motor itself Is a crazy pain huh?

@lucienhuangasian Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was honestly surprised that you can actually see the wiring harness for the resistor. My resistor was for the base model and honestly, I could not see the wiring harness till I unscrewed the T20 screw. Also, I lost my T20 screw when I first changed mine and I just used a regular small Phillips screw to replace it. I would also recommend running a quick ac test after plugging the new resistor into the harness to make sure it works as sometimes, these resistors can arrive as one of mine did when it came from Amazon. If you do run a quick test, the resistor will become hot so after you power it down, give it a few minutes before handling it.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

That is an excellent tip on testing and the heat- thanks Lucien! Makes sense as the resistive side is inserted into the main duct for air to cool it. Appreciate your insight!

@paulylyus1 Жыл бұрын

Can you show how to do the blower motor itself?

@nicholascarioti6623 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 ford escape titanium 2.0 ecoboost and I am having a problem when you open the doors the exterior lights will come on but when you let it sit for 20 mins and open the door they don't come in and the switch is in automatic mode but then the lights work in every other mode what could be the problem

@jacobwilson8830 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if this would help but get two iPhones, face time each of them and face the one at the t20 bolt and use the other one as a guide to watch your socket

@jdigitalseven7 Жыл бұрын

Chiropractor appointment after install is recommended. I did this on my moms car earlier this year with the Ford part. I used electrical grease for connector to hopefully stave off her calling me again to repeat replacement anytime soon :p.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

I can absolutely relate to what you're saying. Thats why we suggest taking off the accelerator pedal assembly. It gives you a bit more wiggle room and it's only 2 small nuts. Glad you were able to get it done

@luthertucker7291 Жыл бұрын

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@kaynnect Жыл бұрын

Hey i was curious if you can do a quick video on something ASAP! I have my passenger door window seal broken from someone breaking in. I have the new part to replace it but i dont know how to make it go in properly. Can you do a quick comment so i can get this done before it rains? I have a '14 Escape SE. a comment will work if fastest

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Hey there, Michela- when you say a seal, are you talking about the actual rubber that lines the entire window perimeter or are you just talking about the base of the window where there is the flat/straight cosmetic outer trim? Sorry that happened- hopefully we can help- it's dark out right now though, so probably not tonight unfortunately :/

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Is it this piece here? www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-run-channel-driver-s-side-lh-cj5z7825767a?origin=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjw1ICZBhAzEiwAFfvFhMdYYLu8kXQ63P8GahUjOGIcKixzLjIUfturEzKimQwkmcjMf6K-ChoCQUAQAvD_BwE

@kaynnect Жыл бұрын

@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews it should be the entire seal, it looks like the window with a little extra triangle. I have the part number: CJ5Z 7821596 B

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@kaynnect Ok, so I looked it up- thanks- and I also went out to look at our '13 Escape SE. It doesn't appear that the seal can just be pulled off or pressed back in- without spending a whole lot of time on investigating, my GUESS is that the side mirror would need to come off (we have a video for that), the lower outer chrome moulding MIGHT need to come off (we also have a video for that), and then the glossy panel where there's nothing (compared to where the keyless entry pad is on the driver's side). It may NOT be that complex, but it does look like the rubber gasketing is squeezed and held on pretty tightly. I can look into it more for you hopefully this week, but I wish I could've had a better answer for you tonight. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, Michela!

@kaynnect Жыл бұрын

@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews no worries! when they broke in, they also broke that plexiglass side piece so i have both ready to go. I already know the trim, im just nervous about the mirror. mainly about the electric parts!

@greglusienski8550 Жыл бұрын

Did this and replace all the fuses and replace the blower motor itself and still get nothing.

@joewilson7250 8 ай бұрын

rplaced heater motor and resistor blower turns on and goes off

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 8 ай бұрын

Hmm thats strange. Even in full manual hvac mode? Wondering if that could be the auto climate control with the tstat maybe acting up too?

@reneaustin5962 Жыл бұрын

❣️ ρяσмσѕм

@nexxusty 10 ай бұрын

Did not fix my issue.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 10 ай бұрын

Shoot- sorry to hear that- what issue are you experiencing? What's your year and trim Escape?

@SergeyBagdasarov Жыл бұрын

Man, sound is terribly adjusted. Do something with this.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Alright- thanks for the heads up- ill see what i can do tonight to balance everything. Appreciate you letting me know- it didn't appear unbalanced when editing but it clearly is.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

So I just looked into it a bit- I can tell that the intro and outro title clips are a bit louder- but the rest was still audible on medium settings on both my laptop and KZfaq- can you please share which areas (~timestamps) are hard to hear? Thanks for the assistance

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

I have found a way to make sure my future imports to KZfaq are in good shape. Thanks for the heads up- the future vids will be much better balanced and equalized in audio.