Genuine Ford Ranger Cooling Fan Assembly

Ford Ranger Cooling Fan Assembly Parts Questions & Answers

• Fan Assembly
  F57Z-8600-B
  Q: How to remove and install the Cooling Fan and clutch on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

  A: Disconnect the negative battery cable and inspect the fan for excessive play before you check the viscous clutch. Rotate the fan by hand to ascertain it rotates freely then check for fluid leakage. Warm up the engine after reconnecting the battery cable and switch off the ignition. If this is not possible, replace the viscous clutch. Remove this part by undoing all screws that hold the shroud to the radiator after disconnecting the negative battery cable. Thereafter, remove fan/clutch assembly from the engine compartment simply by lifting it out. For V6 engines remove the clutch hub assembly nut then disconnect the negative cable from the battery. If necessary, examine fan blades before you reinstall them, ensuring the nut is tightened evenly on the fan and clutch assembly.
• Fan Assembly
  E5TZ-8600-A
  Q: How to remove and install the Cooling Fan and clutch on 1993-2011 Ford Ranger?

  A: To inspect the viscous coupling, disconnect the battery by taking off its negative cable. Rock the fan with your hand to check if it has got too much bearing play. While cold, try to spin it by hand and make sure that it is rotating without restriction. If any problems with fluid leakage are noticed in the clutch, replace it. Reconnect the battery cable, warm up the engine, turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the negative battery cable again. When you can turn the fan blade by hand with no effort, replace the viscous clutch assembly. Depending on engine type and model year follow specific removal steps as shown below. Disconnect the negative cable and reservoir hose then remove the shroud if needed. After that take out fan/clutch assembly, inspect the blades for damage, and tighten properly on installation.