1997 Ford Escort Fan won't stop running

1997 FORD ESCORT
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MADGE321
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1997 Ford Escort 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 140000 miles
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When I turn my car off, a fan in front of the radiator either won't turn off or starts running after I walk away, draining the battery. Could you please tell me what could be wrong and where the part is located on the car?
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Dec 15, 2007 at 5:00 PM
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BLACKOP555
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sounds to me like you have a bad coolant temp sensor or coolant fan relay, the coolant temp sensor is in the front of the engine should have a coolant hose going into it or near it.

the relay is located near the radiator follow the wires from the motor to the relay.
Dec 15, 2007 at 8:12 PM
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