Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of coolant | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test A . |
| The engine overheats | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test B . |
| The engine does not reach normal operating temperature | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test C . |
| The block heater does not operate correctly | Block heater power cable | CHECK continuity in all 3 power cable circuits. If any circuit measures more than 5 ohms, INSTALL a new power cable. |
| Block heater | CHECK the resistance of the block heater. If the resistance does not measure between 12.5 and 17 ohms, INSTALL a new block heater. | |
| The electric cooling fan(s) is inoperative in one or more speeds or does not operate correctly | Wiring Relays Fuses FC module Cooling fan motor(s) Cooling fan resistor(s) |
REFER to the Engine Controls - Introduction (Except Diesel & Hybrid) |
| The electric cooling fan(s) stays on all the time | Wiring Relays FC module |
NOTE:
The GTDI engine cooling fans may run for several minutes after the engines is shut down following severe operation in hot weather. REFER to the Engine Controls - Introduction (Except Diesel & Hybrid) |
| Noisy electric cooling fan operation | Foreign material contamination Fan motor |
REMOVE the foreign material from the cooling fan and shroud. TEST the system for normal operation. If still noisy, INSTALL a new cooling fan assembly. |
| Fan blade detached from fan motor | INSTALL a new cooling fan assembly. | |