Fan does not speed up when AC is on, is this could be the source of overheating problem?
10

Asked by Hatem Jul 31, 2016 at 04:28 PM about the 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi, i have ford explorer 2006 4L XLT car and recently i noticed overheating
problem mainly on freeway with AC on. My mechanic changed the thermostat
and coolant but still i get the problem. I noticed the cooling fan turns on on
cold start and does not speed up when i turn the AC on, is this normal or how
does exactly this mechanism work?

2 Answers
10

Hatem answered 7 years ago

Thanks. However, the mechanic searched for a leak using pressure test and there were no leaks. I am concerned about the fan because I can not spin it freely when the engine shuts off. Also, the fan does not speed up when AC on max.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

GuruH8LHN answered 4 years ago

Hi , I have Ford explorer 2010, recently notice an issue with AC FAN, as frequenty the air blowing is getting chocked momentarily for 10 t0 30 seconds then blows normally, can I get a repair suggestion or the main causes for this problem. Thank you

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Explorer

Looking for a Used Explorer in your area?

CarGurus has 2,066 nationwide Explorer listings starting at $6,990.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,850
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Expedition
17 Great Deals out of 658 listings starting at $7,894
Used Ford F-150
325 Great Deals out of 13,693 listings starting at $3,800
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
11 Great Deals out of 839 listings starting at $9,980
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
117 Great Deals out of 3,534 listings starting at $4,950
Used Dodge Durango
55 Great Deals out of 1,906 listings starting at $6,987
Used Toyota Highlander
44 Great Deals out of 791 listings starting at $5,900
Used Honda Pilot
38 Great Deals out of 868 listings starting at $1,230
Used Ford Edge
84 Great Deals out of 3,749 listings starting at $4,000
Used Toyota 4Runner
21 Great Deals out of 539 listings starting at $7,700
Used GMC Acadia
39 Great Deals out of 633 listings starting at $6,900
Used GMC Yukon
13 Great Deals out of 972 listings starting at $3,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
204 Great Deals out of 8,074 listings starting at $3,000
Used Ford Escape
148 Great Deals out of 4,197 listings starting at $3,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.