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It doesn't matter what the books say... That part is for the optional Electronic Automatic Temperature Control available in high end 2nd generation Explorers. It will NOT work with the factory Ranger HVAC.
I like Rock Auto but you must cross check them. I would estimate that their application info for our Rangers is only 85~95% correct.
I figured it wasn't for the Ranger but what gets me is a couple of Ford Parts Houses said it was the correct part number for a Ranger. Funny !
Also on another site I was told that this unit uses a Pusle System to control voltage... Ranger don't got it !
Thanks for the info Bob.
JAMMAN wrote:
Thank you for clearing that up! Great info (since I'm sure you use one on your rig :) )
The failure point on that resistor pack isn't the pack itself. I have never seen one go bad ON THE INSIDE. It is the connector on the outside that takes on moisture and corrodes, most times to the point it becomes a permanent part of the resistor and cannot be removed! Seen this 4 times now has to be common.
I think the best defense for a long lasting replacement would be simply packing copious amounts of a good grade dielectric grease in the plug/socket upon replacing them both.
But that unit does look indestructible and, and if the Ranger had one of these unit or similar unit, it would cut out a lot of replacement action on the Ranger OEM Unit.
When it was called out by Rock Auto, I thought someone has finally made an HD Replacement but then I saw Motorcraft... what goign on.
So what Bob said, Ranger owners are always getting the short end.
I'm back to OEM Parts again, but first I want to see if there is a fuse on the Ranger Unit, and see if it is blown out, then figure out a way to fix it.
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !