VDO FA72314 Engine Cooling Fan Blade

OE-Style Cooling Fan Blade for Ranger

The VDO FA72314 engine cooling fan blade is built for OE fit, form, and performance on select Ford Ranger applications. It is designed for quiet operation, dependable cooling airflow, and straightforward installation on the correct vehicle match.

Compatible with 1995-2008 Ford Ranger cooling systems, this VDO fan blade uses an application-specific design to support proper fitment and balanced operation. The FA72314 is manufactured to OEM specifications and assembled with all-new components for vibration-free performance.

Key Features

• Engine cooling fan blade for select Ford Ranger models
• 12-blade design with an 18.110-inch blade diameter
• Forward align fin blade type for OE-style airflow
• Plastic blades with a metal hub
• Clockwise (right) rotation
• 4 mounting holes with a 3.250-inch bolt circle diameter
• Built in ISO TS certified facilities and tested to OEM specifications
• VDO FA72314 application-specific design for OE fit and performance

Detailed Description

The VDO FA72314 is an engine cooling fan blade engineered for the Ford Ranger platform, covering 1995-2008 Ford Ranger applications. Its 12-blade, forward align fin construction is designed to move air efficiently through the cooling system while maintaining quiet operation and stable balance. The white plastic blade assembly with a metal hub is manufactured to OE-style standards for consistent fit and function.

VDO builds this fan blade to the same quality expectations used for global OE automakers, with precision assembly and balancing to reduce vibration. If you are replacing a worn or damaged cooling fan blade on a Ford Ranger, the FA72314 provides a direct-fit replacement path for the correct application. This part number is FA72314.

This part cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 620-148 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Reduced engine cooling airflow from a damaged fan blade
• Noise caused by an out-of-balance cooling fan assembly
• Vibration from worn or distorted fan blade components
• Poor OE-style fitment after a previous replacement
• Cooling system performance issues tied to incorrect blade geometry

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and rotation before installation. This VDO FA72314 fan blade is specified for clockwise (right) rotation and a 4-hole mounting pattern with a 3.250-inch bolt circle diameter. Confirm the blade diameter and hub configuration match the original part on the Ford Ranger before installation.

For best results, inspect the surrounding cooling components for wear, damage, or imbalance before completing the repair. Proper alignment and secure mounting are important for smooth operation and consistent airflow.

Quality Assurance

VDO manufactures this cooling fan blade in ISO TS certified facilities and tests it to OEM specifications. The brand’s OE-focused engineering supports application-specific fit and dependable service on compatible Ford Ranger vehicles.