1997 Ford Explorer engine temp

1997 FORD EXPLORER
195,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • MANUAL
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PHIL OSBOURN
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replaced radiator and thermostat but engine runs to cool and takes a while to warm up to half of normal operating temp thermostat check good and fan runs properly but engine will not warm up to normal operating temp
Jan 15, 2015 at 8:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does this year have electric cooling fans or a clutch fan?
Jan 15, 2015 at 9:19 PM
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PHIL OSBOURN
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4.0 liter V6 sohc with clutch fan
Jan 15, 2015 at 11:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you certain that the fan is disengaging or slowing down when the engine is cold?
Jan 16, 2015 at 2:21 AM
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