As soon as I turn the key on, the fan activates and modulates fast and slow

2009 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
139,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRILLO75
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Is there a relay or signal other than the temperature sensor sending a signal to the fan clutch?
Apr 2, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

The air conditioning plays a role in what speed the fan comes on at. Also when the air conditioning is engaged the fan should come on at high speed, but mainly it is the Electronic Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) that sends the signal to Fan Control Module. I have included a description of the operation of the engine cooling fans with a wiring diagram for you in the diagrams down below. Get back to us with what you find out.

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Alex
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Apr 2, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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TRILLO75
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Great information you send me. Very helpfull, thank you.
Apr 3, 2019 at 3:34 AM
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TRILLO75
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Hi again amigo, one more question. When the vehicle starts cold, does the fan starts right away or should it wait for temperature to rise and receive the signal? Mine is starting at low immediately you start the engine cold. I read that could be over cooling and would create other problems. Fan clutch looks and feels good. Don't know if when at high rpm's running or climbing it stops or slips and vehicle heats more than normal. Please advice and thanks.
PS. Any testing that can be perform to the fan clutch?
Apr 3, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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Hello again,

The cooling fan is supposed to be on at low speed all the time to aide in fuel economy. I have included a description of your vehicles engine cooling system as well as a wiring diagram of it in the diagrams down below.

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Alex
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Apr 4, 2019 at 12:33 AM
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TRILLO75
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Thanks, all my question were answered and illustrated great. Appreciate you taking your time to answer. Thanks
Apr 4, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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