1999 Mercury Cougar My car overheats when it is parked or I

Tiny
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  • 1999 MERCURY COUGAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 152,000 MILES
I noticed the other day after I bought a 1999 mercury cougar that it was over heating while I was sitting in the parking lot waiting for my girlfriend at the bank. When I am driving at a steady speed or on the free way it does not over heat, so I am pretty sure it is because the engine fans are not coming on. I then noticed that I never saw or heard them come on, so I came to the conclusion that either the fan motor is out, or a fuse or relay has burned out. I do not have a manual for the car and I have searched the internet and alldata for the location of the relay and fuse and I have found nothing. I need help finding where the fuse or relay is and what the number is for it. What would you recommend that I check first? Im really eager to get these fans running. Thanks for your time and help.
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 9:56 PM

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Tiny
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Turn your A/C on high. Do fan(s) come on now?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 10:02 PM
Tiny
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I will try it here in a minute, but the car doesnt have ac, the guy before me cut part of the ac lines so it doesnt hold the coolant anymore, would this make a difference. I will let you know if the fans come on here in a minute.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Doesn't matter. This will determine if the fan motor is OK or not.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 10:19 PM
Tiny
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Ok fans did not come on with the AC on full blast what now? Thanks
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 10:32 PM
Tiny
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You will need to follow these steps..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_917.jpg

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 11:01 PM

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