Radiator Fan

FORD TAURUS
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CADMANKES2
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I have a 98 Ford Taurus, 3.0 V6 with 171,000 miles. When I turn the car off the coolant fans continue to run. Would this be due to a faulty temperature sensor?
Oct 10, 2007 at 11:47 PM
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BLACKOP555
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no it is perfectly normal for a electronic fan to run when the engine is off. it cools the engine down while it sits which is also very important.
Oct 12, 2007 at 1:48 AM
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CADMANKES2
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What if they are running so long as to run the battery down?
Oct 13, 2007 at 1:08 AM
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BLACKOP555
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Do not worry. they turn at a realitively slow speed and will not run down your battery
Oct 13, 2007 at 1:28 AM
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DAVIDKURITAR
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My 1996 Ford Taurus' fan will run until the battery is dead. From what I've read it could be the either the The High Speed Cooling Fan Relay, which is located at the left of battery behind headlamp in the relay center box #1, or the Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay, which is located in the engine compartment fuse/relay box. Maybe I'll learn more tomorrow.
Jan 10, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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