1998 Ford Escort Overheating

1998 FORD ESCORT
109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FREDDIE17
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When I turn on the a/c, the car overheats. If I leave the a/c off, car runs fine. I took it to the dealer last year and they replaced the relay for another problem. since this overheating started, I have replaced the electric cooling fan and the fan switch, but the fan still doesn't seem to kick in. what else could it be?
Jul 1, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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does the fan come on at all? if not then check fuse and cooling fan relay(s) as well as engine coolant temp. sensor.
Jul 1, 2010 at 12:08 PM
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FREDDIE17
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Thanks for the info. It was the fuse
Jul 2, 2010 at 7:07 AM
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