fan clutch

Well guys I’ve been having a problem with my X running hot threw these summer months. Temp gauge goes 3/4 to the H sometimes more depending on how hot it is outside. I blast the heat gauge goes back down. I’ve check coolant level it’s always full. Changed thermostat 3X made sure that all 3 work...

I have a trusty 2002 Ford Explorer XLT V6. Ever since the front end was damaged from an animal strike, I believe this problem started happening. The engine is making that loud "dump truck" roar, especially when accelerating. It's like the fan clutch is fully engaged, no matter what temperature...

I have a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 with 160k miles on it. Problem -- When I start engine, an awful loud sound comes from radiator fan; as if fan blades are hitting something but I see no obstruction. The fan spins at, what appears to be, full speed on a cold start. Radiator reservoir...

After years of my car sounding like a freekn harrier, and seeming almost adiabatic in its performance (literally could drive an hour at highway speeds, park, and safely place my hand on Air Intake Manifold ), I've decided to address the issue. It had never occurred to me that my lower than...

Hi all, alot of great info on here but I need some help. My sisters 2008 4.0 4wd family mover is overheating, and they have limited money so I'm trying my best (I usually work on pre 72 classics) - Replaced the waterpump as there was some shaft play, but it still gets hot. - We ran the...

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had experienced anything like this. This only occurs sometimes when starting the car. I'll start my mountaineer up and hear a noise that sounds like the fan is clipping something anywhere from 2-5 times (dun, dun or dun, dun, dun, etc.). After the first...

After reading almost every post about fan noises in this forum, I haven't found an answer that fits my problem. I've got a 2004 Explorer XLT V8 (130,000 km) which has a blowing noise from the hood. I'm pretty sure the source is the fan due to its distinctive blowing sound. The blowing...

Hi, My name is Francisco Blanco an i recently purchased a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT, i started to have an issue wich a connect to the transmission and after some research on the problem i found a thread in here with the exact issue. the problem is when accelerating from stop, the revs go up...

I live in Mexico, and where I live I'm stuck with the choice between sub-par mechanics, or a Ford dealership that charges $1,200 pesos just to diagnose a problem. Needless to say, I would rather diagnose the problem myself. My truck: 2008 Explorer XLT, V6, 4x4 Symptom: When I start...

My 2007 Sports trac overheated on my son yesterday, luckily he pulled off the road to let it cool off and turned the heater on. I suspected the electric fan clutch because it did it in stop and go traffic and the A/C at idle lately hasn't been working to well either. My question is, is it the...

Hi guys, new to posting but have been on here for years maintaining my 2002 4.0. I have intermittent overheating issues. The truck will run hot, then back to normal whether or not I am running the AC or heater, driving uphill or coasting or anything else I can determine. Checked under the...

98 explorer AWD 5.0L- I removed my fan clutch because of noise and fan blades being loose. The new fan clutch won't be in for 2-3 days, is it OK to drive without the fan clutch installed? I'm in Maryland and the temps won't be above 35 for the next couple of days.

I am attempting to replace the water pump on my 1988 Areostar 3.0L. I have the special wrenchs 83mm accourding to the wrench kit. Problem is there is no place to put the 83mm wrench at all. I have looked at pictures posted here but as in the pictures I do not see the place to put the wrench...

Hey everyone... I keep reading about people RENTING the fan clutch tool for 80 bucks or so. I bought one the other day for 21 dollars at Riebes. Huge time saver and not nearly as expensive as I thought. You will need a 1/2" rachet for it though. The fan shroud said it was right handed...

I own a 1999 Explorer with a 4.0L SOHC engine, now that I need to replace the water pump again I can't take the fan off. I know it has a left hand thread, i've done it 2 years ago, but i think i really tighten it real good now i can't take it off! I used a home-made tool, basically a metal...