Four Seasons 36131 Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay

Brand Four Seasons 36131
Amperage Rating 70
Bracket? w/o Bracket
Circuit Type Resistor / Diode
Color Green
Connector Gender Male
Connector Shape Square
Description Relays
Meets / Exceeds OEM? Yes
Skirt? No
Style Standard Relay
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Quantity 5
Terminal Type Blade
Type Standard
Voltage 12
Product line Relay
Fits Ford and Mercury · 20 vehicles

OE direct replacement. Meets or exceeds OEM requirements for dependable relay performance.

Standard relay. 12-volt, 70-amp design with a resistor/diode circuit.

Blade terminals. Five-terminal square connector for straightforward electrical connection.

Cross-references Four Seasons 36131, UAC RE8397C and 11136131 for the same application. See all 5.

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Engine Cooling Fan Relay for Ford and Mercury

Four Seasons Relay 36131 is a standard 12-volt engine cooling fan motor relay built for low-speed radiator fan control. It uses a 5-terminal blade connection with a square male connector, 70-amp rating, and a resistor/diode circuit design for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 2000-2003 Ford Focus low speed relay applications, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar radiator fan motor relay applications, and 1995-2000 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique radiator fan motor relay applications. Four Seasons 36131 is an OE-style relay that meets or exceeds OEM requirements.

Key Features

  • 12-volt standard relay for engine cooling fan motor control
  • 5 blade terminals with male connector and male terminal gender
  • 70-amp amperage rating for cooling fan relay service
  • Resistor/diode circuit type for the specified electrical application
  • Green square connector housing, standard relay style
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Product Details

The Four Seasons Relay line focuses on electrical switching components used in vehicle cooling systems. Part number 36131 is a direct-fit relay for low-speed radiator fan operation in select Ford and Mercury models, including Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique. If you are replacing a cooling fan relay that has failed, this part number 36131 provides the correct terminal layout and circuit type for the listed applications.

This part cross-references UAC RE8397C for the same application.

What This Relay Helps Resolve

  • Radiator fan not engaging at low speed
  • Cooling fan staying off during normal engine operation
  • Intermittent fan relay switching
  • Overheating caused by fan control failure
  • Electrical relay faults in the cooling fan circuit

Installation Notes

Verify the connector shape, terminal count, and circuit type before installation. This relay uses a blade-style, 5-terminal, square male connector and is specified without a bracket or skirt. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and fan relay position before replacing the original unit.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 36131 is built as a standard replacement relay and is listed as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications.

This part fits 20 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2003FordFocusN/ALow Speed; Relay
2002FordFocusN/ALow Speed; Relay
2002MercuryCougarN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; Low Speed; Relay
2001FordFocusN/ALow Speed; Relay
2001MercuryCougarN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; Low Speed; Relay
2000FordContourN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
2000FordFocusN/ALow Speed; Relay
2000MercuryCougarN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; Low Speed; Relay
2000MercuryMystiqueN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1999FordContourN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1999MercuryCougarN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; Low Speed; Relay
1999MercuryMystiqueN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1998FordContourN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1998MercuryMystiqueN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1997FordContourN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1997MercuryMystiqueN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1996FordContourN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1996MercuryMystiqueN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1995FordContourN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
1995MercuryMystiqueN/ARadiator Fan Motor Relay; 5 Term; Low Speed; Relay
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Four Seasons — 36131UAC — RE8397C11136131A08841F6RZ8B658EA