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Anonymous Posted on May 31, 2012

What is the normal operating temp fro 98 escort se

Im curious when the cooling fan will kick on

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The engine cooling fan comes on at about 225 (+or- 5) degrees Fahrenheit.

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SOURCE: I have a 91 Ford

check the relay

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SOURCE: 1992 ford escort overheats

Check the temperature switch, which is mounted on the rear of the cylinder head (driver side, upper engine area), and also the cooling fan control. Both of these signal when the cooling fan should come on, and it sounds like it's kicking on too late.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 08, 2009

SOURCE: 98 Mustang v6 - no AC

Make sure the radiator pressure cap is the correct one and that the hose is not soft--check the lower hose and heater hoses for softness as well. They should be firm, but not hard or cracking. The temperature sensor is reporting normal operating temperature, so it and the thermostat are working correctly (hot water would blow out of the radiator if it were stuck). Check the cooling fan for free turning and no noise. Check it's grounding connection. Check the fuse box for blown fuses to the fan and to the A/C compressor. Make sure all the relays and fuses are firmly pressed into their sockets. Check the A/C compressor clutch winding for resistance--should not read infinity. Does the blower motor for the heater/A/C run when either is turned on? The A/C switch on the dash may be defective.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2011

SOURCE: when shouldwhen should cooling fan kick on cooling

could not understand your question if its the rediator fan it should turn on when your car temperature guage shows middle temp or replace your car thermostat

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 13, 2011

SOURCE: Is 210 deg. normal for coolant temp in my 98

Normal temp is between 85-95 degrees C(185-205degrees F)

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