Continental V8-4.6L DOHC (1995)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Cooling Fan Motor - Ticking Noise
Article No.
95-16-9
08/14/95
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COOLING SYSTEM - "TICK" NOISE FROM ENGINE COOLING FAN - VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB 1/95 THROUGH 3/13/95
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NOISE - "TICK" FROM ENGINE COOLING FAN - VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB 1/95 THROUGH 3/13/95
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995 CONTINENTAL
ISSUE:
A "ticking" noise may be heard at idle with A/C ON and vehicle warmed up during warm ambient temperature. The noise may be coming from the
passenger side engine cooling fan motor.
ACTION:
Replace the Engine Cooling Fan Module if the concern is verified. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
DIAGNOSTIC/SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
IF THE TICK NOISE IS PRESENT BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE CONNECTOR, DO NOT PERFORM THIS
DIAGNOSTIC/SERVICE PROCEDURE. REPLACE THE COOLING FAN MODULE WITH PROCEDURE IN STEP 3.
1.
Verify the concern by running the engine at idle with MAX A/C position selected under warm ambient conditions for approximately 35-40
minutes.
2.
Very carefully apply slight back and forth axial pressure on the white fan motor connector when the fan is operating. Listen for a ticking noise.
WARNING:
DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS DIRECTLY ON THE CONNECTOR. USE A LONG PIECE OF DOWEL ROD OR SUITABLE LENGTH ROD
TO APPLY PRESSURE.
3.
If a ticking noise is present, replace the entire Engine Cooling Fan Module (F5OZ-8C607-AC) following procedures outlined in the 1995
Continental Service Manual, Section 03-03.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F5OZ-8C607-AC
Engine Cooling Fan Module
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
951609A
Verify Concern And
0.3 Hr.
Replace Engine Cooling
Fan Module
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
8C607
56
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999, 402000, 702000, 702100