1998 Ford Ranger Smoke coming from heater vents

1998 FORD RANGER
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GALEWOOD98
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Smoke started coming from the heater and defroster vents the other day. I quickly turned the heater and fan off and the smoke stopped. When turned back on it started again. As I turn the temperature control knob up it increases and decreases when turned down. It smells electrical like a bad ballast in an old flourscent light fixture. The fan motor works fine. No strange sounds. Any suggestions.
Jun 6, 2008 at 11:35 PM
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MERLIN2021
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I would look under the dash and check the connectors near the blower for signs of melting! The blower resistor may be getting too hot!
Jun 7, 2008 at 5:29 AM
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