Overheating fans shut off when they get to full speed

2008 FORD EDGE
122,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLID89
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My car overheated I took it to a shop they replaced the dual fans with a new module and it ran great for a week. Drove a short distance after that and it overheated again. We realized a day or so later that my fans come on and once they get to full speed they shut off. After they fully stop they then start again until full speed and shut off. Is there some sort of sensor or something that could be making this happen? Looking for any help would be great! Thank you
Aug 17, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

The fans may be working normally. They do not need to be on all the time. They are only commanded on at a certain temperature and when they lower the temperature, they will turn off.

Does it still overheat?

If you turn on the AC, they should stay on all the times.

Roy

The PCM monitors certain parameters (such as engine coolant temperature, vehicle speed, A/C on/off status, A/C pressure) to determine engine cooling fan needs.

For variable speed electric fan(s):


Edge/MKX, Taurus/Taurus X/Sable, Fusion/Milan/MKZ, Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Town Car: FCV Duty Cycle Output From PCM (Negative Duty Cycle)
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The PCM controls the fan speed and operation using a duty cycle output on the fan control variable (FCV) circuit. The fan controller (located at or integral to the engine cooling fan assembly) receives the FCV command and operates the cooling fan at the speed requested (by varying the power applied to the fan motor).

For relay controlled fans:


2.0L Focus (With A/C): PCM FC Output State For Cooling Fan Speeds
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2.3L Escape: PCM FC Output State For Cooling Fan Speeds
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The PCM controls the fan operation through the fan control (FC) (single speed fan applications), low fan control (LFC), medium fan control (MFC), and high fan control (HFC) outputs. Some applications will have the xFC circuit wired-to 2 separate-relays.

For 3-speed fans, although the PCM output circuits are called low, medium, and high fan control (FC), cooling fan speed is controlled by a combination of these outputs. Refer to the table.
Aug 17, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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Did you reply? I got an email but nothing came through.

Roy
Jan 1, 2022 at 3:11 PM
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