1995 F53 Fan Clutch - defective Ford parts?
I recently replaced the radiator (Performance Radiator 2691CBR), water pump (CARQUEST 51-1709), all hoses and fan clutch (Ford AU2Z-8A616-P) on my 1995 F53. The new fan clutch was coming on while tem...
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The F-53 chassis when used in motorhome service is rated as "severe duty". Thus, many of us who have / had F-53 chassis and travel extensively in mountainous areas chose to upgrade or add additional items. Some of which are heavy duty fan clutches, additional transmission cooler, deeper transmission pan, transmission temperature gauge to mention just a few.
If you find the fan clutch need to be replaced, I would recommend a Hayden part # 2799 which is rated as "severe duty". I changed mine when I had a full Banks system installed on the motorhome. Beside the items I mentioned above, I also changed all fluids to synthetic, added an additional external oil and cooling fluid filter.
I made the above changes / additions when the motorhome had less than 30,000 miles. My son now owns the coach and it now has about 80,000 miles. No additional substantial repairs have been required since including the E40D transmission (which attribute to the deep pan, temperature gauge, synthetic fluid and Tru-Cool Max transmission cooler).
If you find the fan clutch need to be replaced, I would recommend a Hayden part # 2799 which is rated as "severe duty". I changed mine when I had a full Banks system installed on the motorhome. Beside the items I mentioned above, I also changed all fluids to synthetic, added an additional external oil and cooling fluid filter.
I made the above changes / additions when the motorhome had less than 30,000 miles. My son now owns the coach and it now has about 80,000 miles. No additional substantial repairs have been required since including the E40D transmission (which attribute to the deep pan, temperature gauge, synthetic fluid and Tru-Cool Max transmission cooler).
