because the fan cools the engine...
operates the temperature gauge Activates the cooling fan
The fan is controlled by a temperature sending unit. They usually start the fan up between 180 and 200 degrees.
Test the temperature at the radiator--cooling fan is designed to come on when temperature is 235 degrees
First, un plug the wire at the fan, jump the wire and see if the fan does work. If it does, trace the wire back to the sensor, there are only 2 sensors, 1 for temp gauge, and 1 for the fan.
Maybe the temp gauge works, but there is a separate coolant temperature sensor for the engine control system, which includes the fans. Check it out.
If the temperature gauge is rising when you stop at traffic lights then your electric cooling fan is not running. Most likely need a new temp. switch for the fan.
The fan is probably controlled by the temp gauge sensor that doesn't work. Check the harness for the temp sensor to see if it's getting the right voltage. Then check the temp sensor (probably a thermistor) for the proper resistance at various temperatures.WRONGThere is NO 92 Ford Escape.
A faulty thermostat might cause the temp gauge on the 2000 Nissan Altima to raise to hot when the car is not overheating. A faulty thermostat can cause the gauge to move up and down and might even turn the fan on.
why doesn't my rpm gauge and temp gauge, fuel gauge not work
Main Fan 228*F Aux Fan 235*F
Problem with the temp sensor.