difference in cooling fan motors

[gasisontheright]

I have an 89 SHO, 5-speed, and the cooling fan motor is shot. I went to get another one for 30 bucks from the parts store and it was the wrong one. He said I had a fan motor from a 90 SHO and it was 130 bucks. What is the difference besides the obvious mounting and electrical connectors? Can I get any cooling fan setup from a SHO and swap it in mine, or do I have to have the expensive motor?

thanks

 

[jelloslug]

All the 5 speed SHO have the same cooling fan and motors. It is very common for parts stores to have incorrect listings. I had the same problem with my '90. The motor they clamed to fit my car was nothing like what it actually needed. You will have to buy the $130 one or find a good used one.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

The cooling fans in the '89s are SINGLE speed.

Im not sure specifically if '90s had single or dual, but I know the later model SHOs had dual speed.

BTW, you dont need a new motor, just new brushes

 

[gasisontheright]

so should I just go to the Ford dealership, get the one from Advance autoparts, or go to the junkyard and see if I could find one? I'm thinking in least amount of money and quickest to be repaired, as I just bought the car less than 2 weeks ago and the GF is tired of me taking her car

 

[SHOtimer]

Ford will laugh at you and quote you the outrageous price they would charge if they could get it. Advance, I would be surprised if they could. Junkyard would be a good option. Also, you could take it to an electronics place and have them replace the brushes, as that is probably the problem.

Doug

 

[40BelowSummer]

If you cant find one, Ive got one I could add to your other stuff.

 

[gasisontheright]

If you cant find one, Ive got one I could add to your other stuff.

how much?

 

[gasisontheright]

I got a 16" universal electric fan. Hooking it up Sunday.