cooling fans not working?

1996 FORD TAURUS
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WILLIE3
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cooling fans not working, fuse in engine compartment check good, radiator rodded out last october, thermostat working, when car gets hot fans do not run,
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Jun 15, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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JGAROFALO
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Engine coolant temperature sensor is suspect. The fans do not come on until a pre-programmed temperature is reached. It should be around 200 degrees F. You can check fan operation by turning on the A/C. Fan(s) should come on with the compressor. These guides can help fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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