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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Clutch, Fan clutch.
Mileage: 65,000 miles.

Asked on June 20, 2012

Sounds like a loud fan comes, drive a little distance and it goes away, does it when i accelerate

2006 Mercury mountaineer, sounds like a large fan comes on almost like the motor over revs but doesn't, watched fact.
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Replied on June 20, 2012

Sounds like the engine fan. Now does it only do it when you accelerate or? Is the engine light coming on? Get back to me with some info and we will take it from there.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on June 20, 2012

No engine or warning lights, does it on acceleration .

Tiny Response from Jimbo60
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Replied on June 21, 2012

Sounds like you need a new fan clutch for the engine fan. napa part number 271358.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on June 21, 2012

Is this something I can do?

Tiny Response from Jimbo60
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Replied on June 22, 2012

I would think so, if you can do a fan belt then you are part way there and I am here to walk you through it if needed.

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