Fan clutch

Tiny
JIMMYFROMTRUCK
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  • 2003 FORD F-350
  • 6.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
6.0 PSD. Does the fan clutch need to be plugged in, or will the truck be fine without it?
Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 AT 3:59 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The fan is controlled through the computer, if it is not connected it will not function to cool the engine when it needs it, like in slow traffic or setting still. Not a good thing to leave off.
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 AT 7:56 AM

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