How do you remove a fan clutch on a Ford f150?

How do you remove a fan clutch on a Ford f150?

How to Remove a Ford Fan Clutch

1. Remove the fan shroud.
2. Remove the top radiator hose by using a screwdriver to loosen the clamps.
3. Hook the ends of the water pump pulley lock on the bolts on the outside of the water pump pulley.
4. Remove the large nut on the fan with the 1-1/16 wrench by turning counter clockwise.

How do I know if my fan clutch is going out?

Symptoms of a Bad Fan Clutch

1. Engine overheating at low speed or when stopped is the most-common fan clutch failure symptom.
2. Insufficient heat in winter is another common problem but caused by the opposite fan clutch failure.
3. Excess fan noise at high speed is caused by the same problem, a seized fan clutch.

What does a bad fan clutch sound like?

Usually a bad fan clutch will sound like the fan blades rubbing against the radiator type noise. Or a rattle. A faulty fan clutch that leaves the fan permanently engaged will not only cause a noisy engine, but can also cause a decrease in performance.

What happens if fan clutch goes bad?

A bad fan clutch may not engage properly or at all, and as a result, will disable the fans or prevent them from working at maximum efficiency. This may result in the engine overheating, which will lead to more serious issues if left unattended.

Which is better thermal or non thermal fan clutch?

A non-thermal clutch provides a steady flow of cooling air but is always engaged, so it offers lower fuel savings than a thermal-style fan clutch. However, non-thermal clutches are a lower-cost option than thermal-style clutches.

Is a thermal fan clutch better?

Heavy Duty Thermal Fan Clutches turn the fan at 80-90% of the water pump speed when engaged. This provides more airflow for better cooling. Severe Duty Thermal Fan Clutches also turn the fan at 80-90% of the water pump speed when engaged. However, they have a larger working area.

How does thermal fan clutch work?

A thermal clutch fan operates using silicon fluid as a viscous coupling medium. When the clutch is cool and disengaged, most of the silicon fluid is stored in the reservoir allowing your fan clutch to slip relative to your water pump shaft thereby spinning at a lower RPM than the water pump.