manumit Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I've got a 2014 TC wagon and the blower fan for the rear seats is in the process of dying. I've read through the abysmal thread about heating the rear of this model and while it didn't make me feel very good about my recent purchase of the vehicle I think the rear heat will work better with a functional blower motor than without it. My question is where can I find take apart directions? Also is there any difference in blower motors from front to rear? I can't find a "rear" specific blower motor so I'm hoping that they are the same part. It sounds like it is in the dash below the steering column, but I'd rather not take things off that don't need to be removed. Does anyone have a recommended source for a shop manual for my vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalienz Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The rear blower motor is under the driver seat. You need to remove the driver seat to access it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Here is a link to where you can purchase a service manual. I'm going to do it but waiting till I need it or the van is out of warranty. There are two versions, the more expensive one has hyperlinks which would be very nice as well as additional connector info (what they say). Not sure what that means. Does it have the pinouts for the connectors? Not sure. https://www.factory-manuals.com/expand-ford-transit-connect-2013-2014-2015-2016-2017-2018-factory-repair-manual-344.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 You might take the Rear air filter and check for debris in the fan this could be the cause of the motor problems. The two blower are completely different parts and the parts diagram at Fordparts.com should provide a number and diagram. The factory manual from the site that PhotoAl references is a very good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumit Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 Wow. The blower motor is $250 from ford. I'm going to hope that the filter has something in it that is causing fan noise. Thanks for the link to the service manual. It is exactly what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Seems like a lot for a blower motor. RockAuto has one for $135 MOTORCRAFT MM1109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumit Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 It suddenly stopped making noise today, and is still working. I'm hoping that it will stay functional until the temperature is double digits above zero instead of double digits below zero. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Cold air can push the envelope...i feel your pain..glad it is quiet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 The fact that the blower intake is on the floor under a seat makes the ingestion of Debris a real possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumit Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 I stuck my head down there and the filter looked intact, but I've got 3 kids and the possibility of a peanut or cracker getting wedged somewhere it shouldn't is fairly high. I'm getting a service manual anyway. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSUPC Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, manumit said: I've got 3 kids and the possibility of a peanut or cracker getting wedged somewhere it shouldn't is fairly high. I'm getting a service manual anyway. With kids all things are possible. And it is always a good idea to have a service manual laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Do you have a service manual for the Kids? BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 LOL what I learned from 4 kids is to never walk around the house without shoes - LEGOs hurt when you step on them. Now they are grown up and soon will have only one left at home. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumit Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 22 hours ago, G B L said: Do you have a service manual for the Kids? With the amount of problems they have it's absurd that they don't come with one. I've complained to the dealer but she says they're not lemons, but peaches. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumit Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 6 hours ago, PhotoAl said: LEGOs hurt when you step on them. Little metal airplanes are even worse than legos. I've developed a serious case of dad shuffle. The static build-up is downright dangerous this time of year, but it keeps me from putting pointy little things into the soles of my foot. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Sound's like you have enough information to write a great manual it could be a best seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumit Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 @zalienz Which manual are your screenshots from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) The manual is available from the web sight and is a pdf version of the factory manual. The cost is reasonable and the pdf is very complete. When you purchase you give the vin of your TC and it is set up for your vehicle with a complete Line ticket. https://www.factory-manuals.com/expand-ford-transit-connect-2013-2014-2015-2016-2017-2018-factory-repair-manual-344.html Edited January 13, 2018 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalienz Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 6:09 AM, manumit said: @zalienz Which manual are your screenshots from? They are from Helm, Inc, the original equipment manufacturer Ford contracted to use for service manuals. It was not cheap, at $177.00 for the service manual on DVD - ROM and includes complete wiring schematics. But, this is what the Ford service technicians use, and as a service technician myself, IMHO it is the best resource. You can browse the info here and choose for yourself. I try to share these photos when I find the time to visit here to help others, like yourself. http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_service_owner.asp?Style=helm&class_2=FRD Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Then the manual information I purchased as a PDf down load must come from the same place because the Illustrations and wiring information is the same. If you get the Deluxe edition you get some hyperlinks with more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 GBL, I think the Helm version is slightly better. I can tell mine (factory-manual version) has undergone some type of format conversion because there is a slight resolution loss compared to the Helm version. This is not a problem and I am satisfied with the factory-manual version but knowing the difference, I probably would have bought the Helm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I will have to check is out, I have had no issue with the print quality when I have printed pages to take to the shop to get hand prints on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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