Flex-a-lite 272 Direct-Fit Dual Electric Cooling Fans

1999-2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke 2WD & 4WD

Part #: FX272

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2 Reviews

$ $536.99

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The Flex-a-lite 272 Direct-Fit Dual Electric Cooling Fans for your 1999-2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke provide you with a bolt-on performance cooling upgrade for your Powerstroke pickup. By replacing your stock clutch fan assembly with this dual electric fan system, you can increase your fuel economy by up to 6% and recover up to 27 HP! These cooling fans feature two 15-inch S-Blade electric fans and a Flex-a-lite Variable Speed Controller that varies the fan speed from 60-100 percent, depending on radiator temperature. These powerful fans move up to 6,200 cfm of airflow!

Also see the related products below for the Flex-a-lite 31143 Illuminated 3-Way Switch (sold separately) that gives you the option to override the fan controller by turn the fans off, or on at 100%.

Features:

Direct-Fit, Bolt-On Design
Up To 5,000 CFM Of Airflow
Quicker Engine Warm-Up
Meets Recommended Factory GVCW Ratings
1-Year Warranty

Specifications:

Height: 30"
Width: 26-1/2"
Depth: 4-1/4"
Air Flow: 6,200 CFM
Fan Diameter: Dual 15"
Number Of Blades: 8
Amperage Draw: 36
Fuse Rating: 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

Additional Information

Install Sheet

MFG. Number 272
Manufacturer Name Flex-a-lite
Shipping Weight 21.00 lb.
Shipping Length 32 in.
Shipping Width 27 in.
Shipping Height 6 in.
Fuel Type Diesel
UPC 088657002721
Warranty Yes
Warranty Info 1 Year
Prop 65 WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Update to my review regarding poor tow cooling

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Jimbo (CA) | August 4th, 2019

I have now had the OEM fan, viscous drive and shroud installed for 6 months and I have proven to myself that if you expect to tow DO NOT INSTALL THIS ELECTRIC FAN SETUP. They work fine for normal unloaded drivibg but will not provide adequate cooling needed for towing. The difference when towing is simply amazing. My coolant and tranny temps no longer creep up on long grades. Yes, mpg might have been a little better but if you have your truck as a TV do not risk cooking the engine!

Inadequate cooling for towing

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Jimbo (Southern California) | October 13th, 2018

This dual fan assembly has been installed on my 2003 7.3L Super Duty for several years and it works great so long as I am not towing. My new trailer is on the order of 7000 lbs which is well within the 20K GVR of my truck but the engine will overheat if the grade exceeds about 5%. I installed the fan override switch from Flex-A-Lite and found that it did help a little as I could switch the fans full-on prior to the grade but there just isn't enough airflow to keep the temps from soaring. Keep in mind that the fans draw ~36 Amps from the batt which equates to under 500 Watts which would be 0.67 Horse Power. The stock fan is supposedly 25 HP. I am in the process of changing back to the Ford fan and thermal clutch.

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Is this specific flex-a-lite fan able to be used in towing or hotshot applications? I've seen different specs on this fan and some of them say that it shouldn't be used in "heavy" towing applications, and some don't say anything about towing. I was wondering if anyone had experience with using this in towing situations, or additional information regarding the use of it for towing?

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The FLEX-A-LITE 272 DIRECT-FIT DUAL ELECTRIC COOLING FANS will meet the recommended factory gross vehicle weight rating for the vehicle it is being installed on. Therefore, there will be no cooling issues when towing.