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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
In my experience (several years with NO fan in the F150, including towing) the only time the fan is needed is when the vehicle is going too slowly to move air past the radiator- for example waiting at stoplights or extended parking lot maneuvering- even moreso if the A/C is on. I do completely remove my winter front when it's warmer out.
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This is what I have found too.
(I don't have A/C and cant comment on its use)
The Fans stay off about 99% of the time when vehicle speed is below 35mph and stay off all the time above 35mph.
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