Nickythebarber Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I drive a 2007 Edge SEL, in hot Florida sun. Lately I've noticed the ac blows warm while the car has been driving in stop and go traffic or sitting for a while (in traffic), also the temp gauge creeps to H. Once I am driving or I'm driving early in the morning or late at night, everything is fine. I've noticed the cooling fans behind the radiator are not running. I had the car running for about 5 mins with the ac on to see if by would turn on. The didn't. I checked the fuse and it seems fine, no broken connection. Can anyone help me with this problem? I really can't afford to take it to a dealer or shell out hundreds or dollars. If anyone has any ideas on what the problem could be, please help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 May be time to get a new Motorcraft fan replacement. RockAuto has some of the best prices around, you can also ask Benny at LevittownFordSuperCenter. Check out this thread http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/12731-radiator-fan-assembly-replacement-procedure/ see if it resonates with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickythebarber Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 How can I tell if the fan itself is bad or just a connector or misc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickythebarber Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 also why would the ac turn warm when stop and go but cool when driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 There's airflow when you are driving, but it has to be forced when you are in stopngo especially bumper2bumper because a] no natural airflow, and b] temperatures are higher in stopngo traffic. It is most likely that the fans have failed, although there is a small possibility of other electrical problems, go through the thread I linked to earlier ... How many miles on your Edge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickythebarber Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 234,000 on my edge. (I used to drive a lot for an old job). I didn't really understand much from the thread you sent me. Like I said, I'm not a car expert at all. I always take it somewhere to get repaired. I just want to be able to know what I'm talking about to a shop and not seem like a naive woman. I told a guy my problem over the phone at Firestone and all he recommended was an a/c check. I'm doubting this is an ac issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 You can show the repair guys a printout of the thread, and tell them you suspect that the fans are kaput. The Firestone guy may not have been an experienced mechanic, so you got the basic generic advice. Sure, refrigerant could always be low, but if the fans are not coming on, then you got another problem at hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Cooling fans failed just be sure to install the motorcraft fans then you will not have problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickythebarber Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 If I order new fans. Is this something I can install myself? Is it just the plug connector? I'm pretty YouTube savy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 If I order new fans. Is this something I can install myself? Is it just the plug connector? I'm pretty YouTube savy LOL you will like this then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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