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Bigdogjim
05-03-2010, 01:34 PM
Yesterday the marauder overheated in the driveway, just after I got back from running a few errands, when to the shop today and found the fan motor is bad and the part from Ford is $509.00. Anyone else have one go bad? 50K on the clock.
Zack
05-03-2010, 01:38 PM
You can get a motor from any Crown Vic in the junkyard for 20 bucks.
Egon Spengler
05-03-2010, 01:41 PM
You can get a motor from any Crown Vic in the junkyard for 20 bucks.
Definitely go this route. I have 105k on mine and have never had the fan motor go. I would say you should be able to get a good amount of time out of a motor from the junk yard. Get a car with low miles that has a decent looking motor free of rust or corrosion. Check the plugs to make sure they are clean for plug and play.
fastblackmerc
05-03-2010, 01:44 PM
Check with a FLAPS. I bought a used fan motor for a '97 T-Bird from Advanced Auto Parts and they gave me a 90 warranty.
LeoVampire
05-03-2010, 01:48 PM
Brand new Dorman direct fit Fan $200.00

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Mercury/Marauder/Dorman/Radiator_Fan/2004/Base/8_Cyl_4-dot-6L/RB620120.html?tlc=Engine+%26+D rivetrain
J-MAN
05-03-2010, 03:23 PM
Yesterday the marauder overheated in the driveway, just after I got back from running a few errands, when to the shop today and found the fan motor is bad and the part from Ford is $509.00. Anyone else have on go bad? 50K on the clock.

I've had two go out on separate vehicles one at 110K another at 37K(out of warranty). Blue Springs Ford has the OEM part for about $150.00 less.
Intensity
05-03-2010, 04:43 PM
509 dollars? you can get a high performance electrical fan for that price.
RoyLPita
05-03-2010, 04:48 PM
I got one here if you want it. Let me know.
Bigdogjim
05-03-2010, 05:32 PM
Thanks guys I knew you have some imput:up:
Mr. Man
05-03-2010, 07:05 PM
Thanks guys I knew you have some imput:up:
Just love pulling the tiger's tail don't you.
Motorhead350
05-04-2010, 11:40 AM
$509 are you outta your mind?
Bigdogjim
05-04-2010, 12:57 PM
$509 are you outta your mind?

Slow down will you! That is Ford price for the complete unit, shroud, fan, motor, etc..... It caught me off gaurd and I thought I would post up to see if anyone had an issue with the fan motor going bad. I am on vacation this week and the shop where I get my work done is very, very busy.