Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Blower Motor: Customer Interest
Blower Motor - Vibration/Noise from Center Console
Article No.
97-12-10
06/09/97
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BLOWER MOTOR - VIBRATION OR "FLUTTERING"
NOISE COMING FROM CENTER CONSOLE
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NOISE - VIBRATION OR "FLUTTERING" NOISE
FROM CENTER CONSOLE WITH BLOWER MOTOR OPERATING
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 EXPEDITION
ISSUE:
A vibration or "fluttering" noise coming from the center console when the blower motor is operating may be heard on some vehicles. This may be due to
a blower motor assembly imbalance.
ACTION:
Replace the blower motor/wheelhousing assembly. The new blower assembly is balanced at the factory. Refer to the following Service Procedure for
details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify concern.
2.
Remove the floor console. Refer to the 1997 Expedition Workshop Manual, Section 501-12 for details.
3.
Remove the eight (8) screws from the floor console support braces. Remove the braces. Refer to Figure 1.