Hayden 2618 Engine Cooling Fan Clutch

Hayden 2618 Fan Clutch Overview

The Hayden 2618 is a standard-duty thermal engine cooling fan clutch built with an aluminum body and a non-electronic design. It is engineered for direct replacement use on select Ford and Mazda applications, including Ranger, Aerostar, F-100 Ranger, and B3000 models with standard cooling.

Hayden Fan Clutch products focus on OE-style cooling fan control for everyday driving conditions. This part number, 2618, is a thermal fan clutch in the Hayden Fan Clutch line, made for standard rotation and standard-duty service.

• Material: aluminum with raw aluminum finish
• Thermal, standard-duty fan clutch design
• Non-electronic construction
• 4-bolt / 4-mounting-hole configuration
• Hex mounting type with M6 x 1.0 hole thread
• Fan bolt circle: 3.25 in. / 82.6 mm
• Mount diameter: 1.44 in. / 36 mm
• Overall height: 4.34 in. / 110.5 mm
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Performance rated

Fitment Details

• Fits 1994-2008 Mazda B3000, N/A; Standard Rotation; Standard Duty Thermal Fan Clutch; w/ Std Cooling.
• Fits 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar, N/A; Thermal engine cooling fan clutch with standard duty and rotation; Fan Clutch.
• Fits 1996-1997 Ford F-100 Ranger, N/A; Standard Rotation; Standard Duty Thermal Fan Clutch; w/ Std Cooling.
• Fits 1991-1997 Ford Ranger, N/A; Standard Rotation; Standard Duty Thermal Fan Clutch; w/ Std Cooling.

How This Fan Clutch Works

This thermal fan clutch helps regulate fan engagement based on operating temperature, supporting consistent airflow through the radiator and condenser. It is a direct-fit cooling service part for Ford Ranger and Mazda B3000 applications that use standard rotation and standard cooling, as well as Ford Aerostar and F-100 Ranger models listed in the fitment data. Part number 2618 is also cross-referenced to Four Seasons 36972 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Engine temperature running higher than normal
• Fan noise caused by a worn clutch
• Reduced airflow at idle or low road speed
• Delayed fan engagement in thermal clutch systems
• Cooling performance loss on Ranger, Aerostar, or B3000 applications

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses standard rotation, standard-duty thermal fan clutch specifications, and the listed mounting dimensions before installation. Confirm the fan bolt circle, mount diameter, pilot dimensions, and overall height match the original unit. Mounting hardware is not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Always inspect the fan blades, water pump area, and surrounding cooling components during replacement.

Quality Assurance

This Hayden fan clutch is new, performance rated, and stated to meet or exceed OEM requirements. It is built as a standard-duty thermal replacement for select Ford and Mazda cooling systems.