Service Repair

Ford Reports Problem With HVAC Blower Motor

Sept. 22, 2020

Some 2009-2017 Ford Expedition, 2009-2014 F-150, 2009-2014 Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus and Flex, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings.

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Mike Mavrigian

This may be due to a poor electrical connection at the blower motor speed control. If the blower motor speed control is determined to be at fault, replacement of the electrical connector pigtail harness P/N 14S411 is also recommended to avoid repeat repairs.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.