2005-2019 Nissan Frontier 2012-2020 Nissan NV1500 2012-2020 Nissan NV2500 2012-2020 Nissan NV3500 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator What is a Fan Clutch? A fan clutch is a thermostatic engine cooling fan that can freewheel at low temperatures when cooling is not needed, allowing the engine to warm up faster, relieving unnecessary load on the engine. As temperatures increase, the clutch engages so that the fan is driven by engine power and moves air to cool the engine. .