Fan replacement again
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Fan replacement again
I am about to replace the cooling fan on my '94 4.0 Ranger for the third time. I needed to do the lower intake gasket 4 years ago @ 54k miles and the fan had several cracks so I replaced it.
Checking it again and it is cracked in several places again after 4 years and only 3000 miles. The last fan was made by Dorman.
Is this a common problem?
-greg
Checking it again and it is cracked in several places again after 4 years and only 3000 miles. The last fan was made by Dorman.
Is this a common problem?
-greg
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Yes, it seems to be a very common problem, but I have yet to hear of a case where the fan actually came apart. It's happened to both of the 4.0 liter engines I've worked on; multiple cracks around the perimeter of the hub. I also see it a lot on engines in the salvage yard.
If you're really concerned, you might consider installing an electric fan in place of the stock mechanical fan.
If you're really concerned, you might consider installing an electric fan in place of the stock mechanical fan.
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