engine fan on, motor will notcrank

1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
150,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD1950
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i have 1997 t bird 8cly. when i go to crank fans kick on and i have to wait 3 or 4 minutes for them to go off. then it cranks up and runs great. i have changed the temp heat sensors and it still does same thing. thanks
Dec 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the fan relay could be sticking
Dec 1, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the fan relay and remove it and see what happens whether it will start up w/o waiting
Dec 1, 2010 at 6:17 PM
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