Burning smell front blower stopped

2015 FORD EXPEDITION
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID VOIGHT
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My wife was driving our vehicle and smelled burning rubber and then the blower stopped. I checked and it is not working on any speed.

The rear vents are blowing okay. Also, there seems to be a really loud fan kicking on in the engine compartment occasionally since that happened. not sure if that is related.

What is the best way to determine if it is a relay, resistor, fuse, motor or something else?

Thank you for your help!
Aug 17, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the blower motor shorted out.
Here is a guide and some diagrams that will show you how to test the motor and how to replace it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blower-fan-motor-works-on-high-speed-only

Here is the location on your car (below).

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
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