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Who is still running the original cooling fan?
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I am still running my stock fan.
One thing I have noticed with electric fans over the years, is how the life tends to go down if you set the fan settings too low.
The big mod when electric fans first came out on the 5.0's in 1994 was the relay kits with the wiring hooked up to high. These only made the fans last about a year or two like this though.
It wasn't until later when good fan controlers came out that they lasted longer.
The best fan controller I have come across so far has been the dccontrol.
Delta Current Control
It is a variable voltage fan controler that varies the speed of the fan instead of just a on/off type. It helps reduce the power spikes as with other fan controlers.
I have also seen a lot of tunes with the fan setting way lower than they need to be with the high settings. This would also reduce the life of the factory fan.
Hope this helps.
One thing I have noticed with electric fans over the years, is how the life tends to go down if you set the fan settings too low.
The big mod when electric fans first came out on the 5.0's in 1994 was the relay kits with the wiring hooked up to high. These only made the fans last about a year or two like this though.
It wasn't until later when good fan controlers came out that they lasted longer.
The best fan controller I have come across so far has been the dccontrol.
Delta Current Control
It is a variable voltage fan controler that varies the speed of the fan instead of just a on/off type. It helps reduce the power spikes as with other fan controlers.
I have also seen a lot of tunes with the fan setting way lower than they need to be with the high settings. This would also reduce the life of the factory fan.
Hope this helps.
Autozone sells the stock fan assembly for like 100$
FROM MOTORCRAFT SITE:
"Motorcraft® Fan and Motor Assemblies are made from recyclable material (just like the original) to benefit the environment."
I don't know how beneficial it can be if they end up in the trash after 30,000 miles.... :dw:
Heat kills...
1. Fans run a lot, incuding high-speed
2. High underhood temps are probably hard on the "recyclable material"
3. Over the years we've seen a number of factory coolant overflow tanks get warped and expand, putting pressure on the fan frame and causing interference with the blades
Everyone should be aware of #3 and inspect their tank, especially if they've ever experienced an overheating condition
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1. Fans run a lot, incuding high-speed
2. High underhood temps are probably hard on the "recyclable material"
3. Over the years we've seen a number of factory coolant overflow tanks get warped and expand, putting pressure on the fan frame and causing interference with the blades
Everyone should be aware of #3 and inspect their tank, especially if they've ever experienced an overheating condition
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Mine did this Exact same thing today..... JB Should I replace the coolant tank as well? If so with a stock or canton one? How much do you think the dealer will get from me if they do it?
My car Just hit 26,000 miles on her and is usually sitting in the garage.
You can buy the fan from an online dealer like Tousley Ford and install it yourself to save some big bucks.
Dealership will bill you 'by the book', which means draining coolant and removing radiator overflow tank.
I found that by removing battery & tray, loosening PS reservoir and carefully maneuvering tank to the side, I could do it without breaking open cooling system.
You could easily inspect the tank at that time.....I don't believe there are too many instances of warping the tank on the bottom, BUT they do warp quite often at the top where cap threads on and this can affect sealing, even with a new cap installed.
I use stock tanks.....plastic serves its purpose well, as it doesn't become a heat sink like metal does
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I replaced mine recently. The stocker let go at 43K miles. Easy to replace - a few screws and an hours time.
Thanks for the confidence builder. I might try it myself, hell I’m doing my fox bodies heater core myself 
+1 for dccontrol... used them for a mark vIII install on a 5.0 and it worked great.
Still running the stock fan.
Works well. 32,000 miles.
Works well. 32,000 miles.
Stock fan here, 26,000 miles.
Yup, I think this is pretty common. For this reason I wouldn't recommend running a fan any lower than 178* ECT.
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Ok my Ford dealer stated they wanted 485.00 to fix my fan assembly, and the other Ford dealer across town saif 5xx (I mean WTF). They said the fan assemb is like 325. where can I get a good OEM quality fan not a remanufactured one for a good price?
Is the fan hard to change out?
Is there any directions on how to do this?
Thanks for the help guys
Is the fan hard to change out?
Is there any directions on how to do this?
Thanks for the help guys
dang...i have 65k on mine never had a problem with it .....
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Same thing happened last week. Replaced the fan and the car overheated on my dad and shut off. Had it sent into the shop, and finally got it back today.
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