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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Service Bulletin: Repeated Failures of New Fan Clutches
Multiple failures of New Fan Clutches on the same vehicle when the failure appears to be bearing, seal or shaft separation related should perform the following:
Closely inspect and replace the water pump if visible movement of the shaft in a vertical or horizontal direction is noted when checked by physically applying pressure to the fan blade in a front to back direction with the vehicle turned off and the battery disconnected.
Multiple failures of New Fan Clutches on the same vehicle when the failure appears to be bearing, seal or shaft separation related should perform the following:
Closely inspect and replace the water pump if visible movement of the shaft in a vertical or horizontal direction is noted when checked by physically applying pressure to the fan blade in a front to back direction with the vehicle turned off and the battery disconnected.
