Radiator fan motor went out, anyone had this?

[Black_Noise]

looks like the stock motor/fan is $400+ and an aftermarket is about $150?

Anyone else had this go out?
Went bad yesterday, fan starts spinning then starts wobbling and scrapping shroud for 3-5 seconds then shuts off and tries again in 20-30 seconds.

It was very hot yesterday, I think thats what took out the bearing.


Suggestions?

[SC Cheesehead]

looks like the stock motor/fan is $400+ and an aftermarket is about $150?

Anyone else had this go out?
Went bad yesterday, fan starts spinning then starts wobbling and scrapping shroud for 3-5 seconds then shuts off and tries again in 20-30 seconds.

It was very hot yesterday, I think thats what took out the bearing.


Suggestions?

PM bigdogjim and 03mmmonroe for info on this, I think BDJ had similar issues, and Russ replaced the unit for him.

Also, IIRC, the aftermarket stuff was crap, they went with OEM for the fix.

[N40GL]

Happened to me too, at 85K. Also went OEM. In my case, it was a little different, because Kenny Brown adapted the MM fan into a Mustang fan shroud. The Mustang fan assembly was much more expen$ive.

[Black_Noise]

$434.91 is my price though work... dam that figures, couldnt be a $100 motor

[Black_Noise]

should i try used? Crown vic or Gran Marq work?



Edit:

crown vic part # 3W1Z8C607BD

marauder part # 3W1Z8C607BD

according to alldata, so I might try used.

[myrodr]

just got my dorman fan from amazon .com $120 fan blade is broke on my original but did same thing

[fastblackmerc]

Just be careful when using a non-OEM fan unit.

You may encounter a "thermal event"..... ie. the fan may catch fire :eek: !

[Dennis Reinhart]

looks like the stock motor/fan is $400+ and an aftermarket is about $150?

Anyone else had this go out?
Went bad yesterday, fan starts spinning then starts wobbling and scrapping shroud for 3-5 seconds then shuts off and tries again in 20-30 seconds.

It was very hot yesterday, I think thats what took out the bearing.


Suggestions?


DO NOT USE A AFTERMARKET FAN, they can set the car on fire

[Blackened300a]

Just be careful when using a non-OEM fan unit.

You may encounter a "thermal event"..... ie. the fan may catch fire :eek: !


DO NOT USE A AFTERMARKET FAN, they can set the car on fire

+1, They will stay on high and meltdown. OEM or nothing.

[ctrlraven]

Go with OEM and replace it yourself! Dealer will write-up 2 hrs of labor for the job, don't ask me how I know.... lol

[Black_Noise]

I think I'm gonna try an OEM used from a cv. Same part number

[Motorhead350]

Junkyards are you friend.

[quick vic]

I went with a aftermarket fan and it lasted two weeks, I would go with the OEM fan less problems down the line.

[TooManyFords]

At least your motor didn't get bed bugs!

:P

[Black_Noise]

At least your motor didn't get bed bugs!

:P


ha ha.... i bet she was pissed

[robertmee]

Just curious....where's the empirical evidence of all these aftermarket fan fires? Seems that Dorman sells thousands of these fans but I googled and didn't find any evidence of fires, lawsuits from fires, etc. I'm not in a position to say they aren't happening, but to blanket say don't use aftermarkets they catch on fire seems a little excessive. I put one on my car and so far so good....Lifetime warranty and looked identical to the OEM fan.

[NavySeabee]

Yes, mine went out at the beginning of July. I took a drive from RI - WI. During my time there, sounded like the fan may have been rubbing but turned out it was the motor (bearings) going out but it still worked to get me back to RI. Got a replacement at NAPA for 250 bucks. they also had a cheaper one for under 200. Very quick & easy install, took less than 2 beers.

[Man in Black]

I'm having the same problem, but it's good, because I though my AC was going out, and I just replaced the damn thing 4000 miles ago! Anybody actually go with the Dorman fans? I can't seem to find an OEM fan, Advance Auto Parts doesn't even carry them.

[Bigdogjim]

I think I'm gonna try an OEM used from a cv. Same part number

I went aftermarket and it lasted about 700 miles!!

Go factory one this one!! Belive me I know first hand!

Thanks again Russ:up:

[Bigdogjim]

PM bigdogjim and 03mmmonroe for info on this, I think BDJ had similar issues, and Russ replaced the unit for him.

Also, IIRC, the aftermarket stuff was crap, they went with OEM for the fix.

I did aftermarket and it failed at MV-VIII... If it had not been for Russ I don't what would have happened!

[Man in Black]

Okay, I just pulled mine out, like, 20 minutes ago, and the plastic rib that runs on the outside of the blades is CRACKED. Is there any place I can get JUST THE BLADE?

[robertmee]

I just replaced mine a month ago....I went Dorman. It has a lifetime guarantee, so we'll see. I could not find the fan only....I believe only alternative there is a junk yard.

[Man in Black]

It looks like this. I won't pay $400 for a part I can probably fix with super glue, but I will gladly buy the blade out of somebody's burnt out motor assembly, even a cheapo after market one, for reasonable price.

[Marauderman]

I did aftermarket and it failed at MV-VIII... If it had not been for Russ I don't what would have happened!

Russ had some recent experience when that happen to you----mine went out, the modular that connected to the computer that rest on the housing for the fan ..anyway---it went out---got an aftermarket--lasted 22 miles--caught fire at the NASCAR HALL the day I went to meet with the Mgr of the Wings Cafe for MVVIII. Had to leave MM in garage there overnight--and that is what Russ did--had an OEM part overnighted and we put it back on , in the garage the next day--- that's how he knew what to do so fast with your..we had to take apart and put back twice---

Yeah--OEM is the way to go--Check with Russ---

[fastblackmerc]

It looks like this. I won't pay $400 for a part I can probably fix with super glue, but I will gladly buy the blade out of somebody's burnt out motor assembly, even a cheapo after market one, for reasonable price.

I don't think super glue would hold it.

I'd use a 2 part epoxy in the crack and bolt a strap to span break. You'll need to do the same thing on opposite side so the blade is balanced.

[Man in Black]

I'm using Oatey All Purpose Cement, which is industrial grade glue for ABS, CPVC, and PVC. My guess is this blade is ABS. This stuff has more warnings about it's use than directions, which means it can probably glue a spoiler on. I used this stuff to build a water pump for my well and it's held up for several years. We'll see if it works for the fan...

[Man in Black]

Okay, initial Road Test: I glued the crack on the fan last night, let it dry for two hours (as the can advises) and reapplied a second layer on the outside and let it dry over night. Re-installed this morning, drove 60 mile commute. So far, no rubbing/rattling noise like it was making before. I will post an additional review in a week or so. If using the Oatey All-Purpose Cement works for these fans, even for a 1000 miles, I'll call that a fix. Cost is about $3 a can.

[Man in Black]

Update: After about 200 miles, the glue gave way. Oh, well. Bought a Dorman unit, and if it gives me any problems, I'll just take the fan off of that one and put it on my OEM Motorcraft one.

[fastblackmerc]

Update: After about 200 miles, the glue gave way. Oh, well. Bought a Dorman unit, and if it gives me any problems, I'll just take the fan off of that one and put it on my OEM Motorcraft one.

I don't think you can swap the fans.... look at how they are mounted.....

[Black_Noise]

I put a used one from a cv in and its working just fine.... and only 150 bucks

[RoyLPita]

I've got blades but shipping anywhere is a beotch in price.

[Man in Black]

Been using a Dorman ten days ago, and so far, it works great. I have a 60 mile commute, and I've already logged in around 800 miles with no problems, but we'll see.

When I got the Dorman, it does look like the fan blades cannot be swapped without a lot of work.

[Man in Black]

The Dorman is still workin' great. A viable, economical alternative if you ask me.

[fastblackmerc]

The Dorman is still workin' great. A viable, economical alternative if you ask me.

Good Luck!

Hope there are no "thermal events" in your future!

[Black_Noise]

my used cv fan was an exact fit and been working just like the original MM one. (same part number too)

[yryr999]

thats happen to me ones just like that .. I look for a broken motor to take the fan for it and put it in my fans .. its work perfectly .. good luck