<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Ford Thunderbird"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Ford_Thunderbird?rss=yes en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:37:34 -0700 <![CDATA[1988-1997 Ford Thunderbird: Cooling fan not working]]> 97 ford thunderbird

We've replaced temp sensor. Thermostat. Ccrm with used one from auto salvage. Checked wiring. Checked fuses. Jumped fan off battery and worked. What else could it be? Please

⟐ Commented February 07, 2019 at 15:15 MST

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⟐ Answer accepted September 16, 2019 at 19:57 MST

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Update (09/27/2020)

1997 3.8l v6

⟐ Answer edited September 27, 2020 at 20:34 MST

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⟐ Answer accepted March 02, 2018 at 5:37 MST

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⟐ Answered March 31, 2017 at 4:53 MST

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