I need to replace my radiator soon, and was reading over the Haynes manual. They say to remove the fan. After looking the situatuin over, I don't see why I can't just push the shroud back over the fan. Looks like enough clearance to pull the radiator up & out. Anyone know if this would work? Just don't see the need to pull out the fan & shroud. Thanks.

 

I don't think you need to remove the fan either. Maybe a ford tec can get on here and let you know for sure. I will be replacing my radiator this weekend with a high performance one so I will let you know how the change on the 5.4 goes.

Also, I am not sure about the fitment but I have a radiator from a 5.4 if you need one. Only 15K miles on it. Make me an offer if you are interested. esp.stolz@gmail.com

-Eric

 

I've pulled the rad twice and have never had to remove the fan, just unbolt the shroud and let it hang from the fan. The rad pulls straight up.

 

ditto