Fitment: 1999-2004 Chevrolet Tracker 1999-2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1996-1998 Suzuki Sidekick 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara 2002-2003 Suzuki XL-7 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. .