Comparing CFM Output of Stock Electric Fan in 2011 Ford Escape V6 and Flex-a-lite Electric Fans
Question:
What can you recommend for a good looking extension snap on mirror for my 2011 Escape?
asked by: Bob K
Helpful Expert Reply:
I did a little research and it looks like the stock fan in a 2011 Ford Escape is 500 to 650 cubic feet per minute. Flex-a-lite fan # FLX412 puts out 2,500 cubic feet per minute but draws much more power, 22 amps.
The electric fans we sell are universal items so you have to go by the dimensions of the item and compare that to the available space in the vehicle's engine compartment. Keep in mind this is a puller fan meaning that it goes between the radiator and motor and pulls air through the radiator. It is 26-1/4" wide x 15-1/2" tall x 2-5/8" deep.
The stock fan controller will not be compatible but this fan does come with an adjustable thermostat controller so you would not need to add one separately.
For a similar fan that is a pusher and would mount in front of the radiator you could use # FLX430 which also comes with a controller. It has the same dimensions; 26-1/4" wide x 15-1/2" tall x 2-5/8" deep.
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Bob
9/20/2018
What would you recommend for my escape the puller of pusher fan and which one would fit the best in the stock location? If they come with controller is it a plug into the production harness or will I have to wire it in? If you have a wiring schematic for installation would be great. We live in Alaska & we have a F350 for use up here but decided not to drive out but instead use our 2011 Escape in Michigan for towing a small travel trailer. Our 2011 Escape V6 has the production towing package so it does have the production towing package class 2 hitch, not sure if it comes with an external trans cooler other than the radiator trans cooling. I plan on installing a brake controller and a trans cooler on the vehicle what way would you recommend? A cooling fan as you described and an external plate trans cooler or no cooling fan and a Fan plate cooler for trans? I would think if I went with the plate cooler and the cooling fans I would be better off, your thoughts?