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1994 Ford Tempo cooling system & altenator

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD TEMPO
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Does the altenator and drive belt operate the the radiator fan and the power steering unit? I have no power steering and the engine heats quickly. Could it be the altenator, fan switch or belt?Where is the fan switch located. Thanks
Thursday, January 17th, 2008 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
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-No it's doesn't drive the radiator fan. That is controlled electronically by a thermostat to kick the fan on and off. Your quick heating and lack of power steering sounds like either your serpentine belt is either slipping badly or broken. The serpentine belt drives the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and A/C pump if equipped. Check to see if your belt is there, and if it is, see if it is on all of the pulleys.

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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your help!
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 AT 7:48 PM

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