Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991)
Fan Clutch: Customer Interest
Engine Fan Clutch - Roaring During Cold Start
Article No.
92-14-12
07/01/92
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COOLING SYSTEM - ENGINE FAN CLUTCH "ROARING" NOISE DURING COLD START - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 5/1/92 -
WITH AUTO TRANSMISSION, SUPER COOLING OR A/C
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NOISE - "ROARING" FROM ENGINE FAN CLUTCH DURING COLD START - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 5/1/92 - WITH AUTO
TRANSMISSIONS, SUPER COOLING OR A/C
LIGHT TRUCK:
1991-92 EXPLORER
ISSUE:
A "Roaring" Noise may be heard from the engine cooling fan during cold start up. This may be caused by a fan clutch that is fully engaged during start
up.
ACTION:
Install a new improved fan clutch that does not fully engage at start-up. Refer to the following service procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Confirm that the fan is causing the noise at start-up, by listening for the "roaring" noise coming from the engine area.
2.
Replace the fan clutch. Refer to the 1992 Light Truck Engine Service Manual, Section 03-05, for service details.
3.
Start the vehicle. Verify the noise is corrected.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
F1TZ-8A616-G
Fan Clutch
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
921412A
Replace Fan Clutch.
0.6 Hr.
Includes 0.1 Hour, To Verify
Condition And Correction
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
8A616
56
OASIS CODES:
497000, 702100
