I thank you for the information on this item, I have looked at your postings for its location and replacement. I am purchasing a 1999 Windstar 3.0 liter. Durning my test drive I could not get the fans to come on low speed with the airconditioning turned on. I tried it with the airconditioning in several configuerations but could not get the fans to come on on low speed, they did run quite often on high speed though. My questions are these, do you know if the location of this item is the same on my vehicle as the one pictured? Is there any special precautions I should take to prevent Control Module damage while changing it? Will it appear to be broken upon inspection? I ask these questions because Ford Canada charges $185 for this miniscule part, and in my present financial situation I guess the wreckers is where I will look for one, I just want to get a working one. Also Haynes although mentioning the part does not detail its location or replacement proceedure. Any other helpfull informations, tips and suggestions are welcome as this is regarding a vehicle which I am already spending all of my money to purchase.
Daveran

Well, on my '96, the resistor was visible behind the right headlight lens. Here are photos from Wiswind's page:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2458774470011220610ybouky

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2792266060011220610xhpbfu

Hope that helps.

daveran2008 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=565729)
Try teamford.com check there price much less.

My OE one had the wire broken right out of the ceramic body.
Even at $185 (and I would certainly check around for a cheaper price) it is worth it for the savings that it will do for your transmission....by keeping the transmission fluid MUCH cooler in stop and go traffic.

If tight on cash....you might try removing and checking the OE one....to make sure that it is causing the problem.

You DO NOT have to do anything special to change this part (other than physically remove old and install new).
This part is NOT in any active circuit when your motor is not running.

I thank you all for your kind assistance.
Daveran

Go to this other thread for continued discussion on this and the cheapest place I found to get it:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=732240 - Dropping Resistor