Keep blowing fuses for blower motor

1996 FORD CONTOUR
80,000 MILES
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SCOTT79
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Blower motor blowing fuses. Replaced motor, still doing same. Runs on all speeds for approximately five to ten seconds then fuse blows.
Dec 30, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you are having a problem with the blower motor resistor. Check to see if the harness/connector is melted/burnt/loose/damaged. Here is a tutorial showing blower motor replacement if it helps:

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

I've attached a few pictures below of its location.It's under right side of dash next to blower motor.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Dec 30, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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BMDOUBLE
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I second the resistor idea. Also a good inspection of all the wiring would be a good idea! These cars had the wire harness recall due to crumbling insulation back in the day.
Dec 30, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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