VDO FA71871 Engine Cooling Fan Blade

OE-Style Cooling Fan Blade for Ram and Dodge

The VDO FA71871 engine cooling fan blade is built for OE fit, form, and performance on select Ram and Dodge applications. With a 20.500-inch blade diameter, 5-blade design, and clockwise rotation, it is engineered for quiet operation and dependable cooling performance.

Designed for vehicle-specific fitment, this VDO cooling fan blade supports direct replacement service on Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Chrysler Aspen, and Dodge Durango applications listed below.

Key Features

• Part number: FA71871
• Engine cooling fan blade for OE-style replacement
• 20.500-inch blade diameter
• 5-blade forward align fin design
• Plastic blade construction with metal hub
• Clockwise (right) rotation
• 4 mounting holes with 3.250-inch bolt circle diameter
• Built and tested to OEM specifications
• Precision assembled and balanced for reduced vibration

Detailed Description

VDO FA71871 is an application-specific engine cooling fan blade manufactured to match OE requirements for fit, form, and function. The blade uses a plastic forward align fin design with a metal hub to support stable airflow and consistent cooling performance. Its balanced construction is intended to help reduce vibration and promote quiet operation in daily driving and demanding service conditions. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 620-057 and Mopar 55056947AA for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Ram 1500 cooling fan blade, Dodge Ram 2500 fan blade, or Chrysler Aspen engine cooling fan replacement, FA71871 provides a direct-fit solution for the listed vehicles. The VDO FA71871 is also a practical choice when replacing a worn or damaged fan blade on Ram 3500 and Dodge Durango cooling systems.

What It Helps Fix

• Cracked, warped, or damaged fan blades
• Excess vibration from an out-of-balance cooling fan
• Noisy fan operation caused by worn blade components
• Reduced engine cooling airflow
• OE replacement needs for service repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify blade diameter, rotation direction, bolt circle diameter, and mounting hole count before installation. Confirm the replacement matches the original fan blade configuration on the vehicle, especially on Ram and Dodge cooling fan assemblies. Inspect the fan clutch, motor, and surrounding cooling components for wear before installing the new blade.

Quality Assurance

VDO manufactures this fan blade in ISO TS certified facilities and tests it to OEM specifications. The part is built with new components and balanced for vibration-free operation, supporting consistent OE-style performance on the listed Ram and Dodge applications.