Cooling fan running often

[tristanlee85]

I've noticed upon starting the truck up for the first time no matter the weather, the ran will run for a while. This is kind of a PITA in the winter since it makes warm-up even longer. Is this common, or could it be a problem with the fan clutch failing?

[2000Superduty7.3]

try turning the fan by hand in the morning before u start the truck, if its fairly hard to turn, the fan clutch may be on its way out

[tristanlee85]

I just tried it and there is a good bit of resistance. It isn't locked up by any means, but it doesn't spin freely either.