Normally the a/c request signal, you pushing the button to turn on a/c, is detected by the ECM; the ECM then determines that the compressor loads the engine down and bumps up the idle rpm while simultaneously turning on the cooling fan. Turning on the a/c is usually accompanied by the fan turning on since condenser heat flows back into the radiator. Without the fan running there's a risk of overheating the cooling system. You already noticed the a/c becomes warm at a stop but cool when driving. No fan running now allows the a/c to overheat, driving pressures higher than normal and will be detected by the system and turn off the a/c until pressures subside before allowing a/c to run again. This is a protective measure to prevent blowing up the system from excessive high pressures generated on the hottest/humid days of the year or if the cooling fan fails - cycling the system on and off. Replacing the fan or repairing the fan wiring should allow the fan to run continuously when the a/c is running.
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∙ 14y agoIf its the fan speed your talking about its likely that the speed controller on the fan is broken and had its days
The coolant fan may have a blown fuse. The electric motor, on the coolant fan may be not working. The ground wire on the cooling fan may be corroded or loose.
The coolant fan switch on a 1998 Contour is located at the front of the engine, near the radiator. It controls the speed and operation of the cooling fan based on the actual engine temperature.
Fans are activated by the PCM using engine coolant temperature, vehicle speed, and air conditioning high side pressure status to determine coolant fan operation.
If you mean the fan - replace the fan speed resistor if the fan only works on high speed. Please supply more information - no heat or cooling? Does fan work? Does mode switch work?
Check your radiator fan switch and your fan switch coolant sensor .
do you mean the speed of the fan? if so, it'a relay generaly near the motor of the fan. If it's the heat who only came at high speed, you need to add some antifreeze.
I could be completely wrong, but I think they share the same sensor. If there's two sensors for the coolant, one usually goes to a gauge and the other is used by the computer, which in turn controls the fan activation and speed.
Blower motor speed resistor is partially burned out.
try turning on the fan switch in the car
Most higher end luxury vehicles are designed not to blow cold air and fan starts after engine coolant temperature is warm
The fan only runs when needed to help cool the engine. The engine coolant sensor or a separate engine temperature switch is used to monitor engine temperature. Extra cooling is not needed when an engine is first started, so the fan does not come on until that engine reaches normal operating temperature which is usually from 195 to 215°F. The fan will then cycle on and off as needed to maintain the coolant temperature. So the fan runs mostly at idle or low-speed when the engine is at normal picture.