On the firewall of the passenger side of the engine bay.
a bad fan control relay
If the radiator fan does not shut off on a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, the fan relay might be bad. The fan relay is usually located in a bank of relays near the battery.
On a ford escort 96 , it is under the fuse box that is located uder the hood on the drivers side . right under the fan fuse.
if it is an electric fan then yes. it does. and it should be located on the fan itself. if not, follow the wires till you find it. shouldn't be far.
Check the fan sensor and relay for the Contour fan. Check the fan motor next. One of these three will most likely be the problem.
Is your Escort a 91 to 96 or is it a 97 to 2002?
In my '96 beretta the cooling fan relay switch is located on the drivers side strut tower. That may not be the problem. If your fan still won't work after changing the relay switch try the coolant temperature switch/sensor.
normally closed
No/low coolant, bad thermostat, dirty/plugged radiator (inside and/or outside of it), air pocket in coolant, electric fan relay, temp switch for fans, bad fans.
The 1996 VW Jetta fan relay is located under the hood on the drivers side. The legend is located in the top cover of the fuse center.
I am fighting the exact opposite problem on a 96 Mystique. I cant get my fan to come on and i have traced it back to be a ground problem. Wherever the switch is, it turns the fan on and off by closing the ground side of circuit, and activating the relay. Start by checking your relay, and making sure its not stuck "OPEN" otherwise, the switch, (Where ever it may be) is bad.
could be the thermostat and/ or water pump