Symptom Checks

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Ensure all accessories, A/C and defroster are off, and engine is cooled (so cooling fan would not normally come on). Start engine. Check electric or hydraulic cooling fan. If cooling fan runs continuously, perform the following:

On Escort 2.0L and Mustang 4.6L, see TEST X , step 80) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (GASOLINE) article.
On Mustang 3.8L, see TEST X , step 82) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (GASOLINE) article.
On Continental and Windstar, see TEST KF , step 63) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (GASOLINE) article.
On all other models, see TEST KF , step 60) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (GASOLINE) article.