2012 Ford Explorer Blower motor not working

2012 FORD EXPLORER
160,000 MILES • 4.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Over the last 2 months, my blower increasingly does not work at all. Some days all the settings, low to high work just fine. Other days I get nothing, as if it isn't even getting a current. However it is when I start the car is how it stays for the duration of that drive. I checked my blower fuses and relay. They were fine and seated solid. Where else can I look?
Aug 19, 2015 at 3:33 PM
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HMAC300
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if this happens when you use remote start there is a tsb on this if built before 1/31/2013
Aug 20, 2015 at 6:05 AM
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I figured out that when I lift the hood and firmly tap on the blower motor, it starts working again. So does this mean I need a new blower motor?
Aug 23, 2015 at 4:41 AM
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mo than likely or try running a ground wire from one of the screws on the blower motor mount to the engine or body . if that doesn't work then replace the motor.
Aug 23, 2015 at 7:53 AM
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