6.0 engine
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6.0 engine
i have a 04 f 250 i was wandering if i could make the cooling fan run more, it seem to not run like it should when pulling a hill. just wanted to know if there is a kit to make the fan run more. thanks
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If everything is working properly the factory set-up should keep your truck plenty cool. If the truck is running hot you should find out the root cause. Follows are a couple of recent threads that will provide some additional details on the operation of the fan and why it not a good idea to modify the controls. As 69cj explained there is much more to the operation of the fan than simply turning it on and off based on a thermostat.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...oling-fan.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...de-switch.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...oling-fan.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...de-switch.html
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I don't know what you exact situation is, but just based only on what you have typed, there might not be any reason for it to come on at all.
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I guess a question I have is what are your H2o temps? My fan will not come on unitl my gauge reads 212ish
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Keep in mind that engine temperature isn't the only parameter used by the PCM to determine fan operation. Most people see some variation in engine temperature vs fan operation.
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What else does it use? OT or tranny temp? Or something?
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The PCM uses ECT, transmission fluid temp, and intake air temp parameters to determine fan operation. A pulse width modulated signal is then output to a fluid port on the fan drive to regulate speed. The fan also has a hall effect sensor used to provide speed feedback to the PCM. As 69cj said before the days of simple fan operation are in our rear view mirror.
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thanks guys it just started running hot when the temps got hot here in AL. some tell me that it should kick on and u should hear it roaring i have not heard it, it my son truck i am trying to see what wrong! i am in process of replacing egr cooler with a delete kit & took oil cooler off & clean it good not back together yet it just get hot when climing a long hill & thanks for the welcome & info.
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thanks guys it just started running hot when the temps got hot here in AL. some tell me that it should kick on and u should hear it roaring i have not heard it, it my son truck i am trying to see what wrong! i am in process of replacing egr cooler with a delete kit & took oil cooler off & clean it good not back together yet it just get hot when climing a long hill & thanks for the welcome & info.
welcome! If your that deep into the truck, it would be silly to not replace the oil cooler IMO. They are "relativley" inexpensive and can save you headache down the road.
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on our 3rd Ex and 2nd 6oh, would guess we have heard the fan come on just a handful of times since the 1st 2002.... every time it scared the stuffings out of us 
IIRC, it was usually sitting at a light in the Texus heat, with cars all around, and both ac's blasting... guess I play the audio books, radio, etc. loud enough when moving that we don't hear it !
Maybe having all the exhaust from others around it makes it hot enough to blast on for a few seconds and then it goes off just as quickly... and never stays on once we start moving...
IIRC, it was usually sitting at a light in the Texus heat, with cars all around, and both ac's blasting... guess I play the audio books, radio, etc. loud enough when moving that we don't hear it !
Maybe having all the exhaust from others around it makes it hot enough to blast on for a few seconds and then it goes off just as quickly... and never stays on once we start moving...
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I agree 100% about changing the oil cooler. They cannot be cleaned internally which is where the problem lies. If the truck is a late 04 build you might look into updating the stc fitting in the hpop system while there also.
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I thought the stc fitting in the hpop system was not a problem until 2005?