Cooling fan problem?

2008 LINCOLN MKZ
95,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My car has been overheating if I’m stuck in traffic or a long line at a drive thru. I noticed the last one I had the hood open the cooling fans turn on and then off a few seconds later. Then back on and then off a few seconds later. Is this a cooling fans assembly problem or cooling fan control module problem?
Sep 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Yep, you know it, the cooling fan and module need to be replaced which is done as a single unit. The PCM controls the fans so there is a slight chance that maybe giving you issues but 9 times out of 10 it will be the fan motors and module. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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Sep 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Okay, thank you for the reply. I am getting a scanner to double check and see if it will tell me that it is that or if its the PCM but either way I am going to order the fan and get it replaced. Do you have steps to remove and replace it?
Sep 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Unfortunately not, the image a give is all they show. If you get stuck just upload an image so I can help.
Sep 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Okay thank you.
Sep 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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You are welcome, let me know if that works for ya!
Sep 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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I haven’t swapped the fan out yet but decided to get a obd2 scanner. I am testing it right now and am getting no codes but a no fault and then a yes fault reading on the live data for the coolant fan driver. Should I try replacing the relay first or just swap the cooling fan out?
Sep 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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There is no relay, just the control module on the fan assembly. This issue may not give you a code.
Sep 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM