Q: I have a 98 Ford mustang 3.8L..my fan works, fuses good, wires good, but fan won't come on when engine gets hot
My 98 mustang fan won't come on when engine gets hot...new water pump, wires are good, fuses are good, fan does works...I turn my account on and off to make the fan come on so it can cool the engine down....so do I need a new thermostat or a temperature relay....
My car has 285000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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