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So on a 2010 Ford Edge the radiator fan stopped working. The driver told me he drove inside water which reached half the tire, after that it started overheating which was due to the fan stopping. I checked on it and it seems like it's an electrical problem. Anyone got any tips for what I should do or should I just throw it at a mechanic and let him figure that out?
I'd check for a blown fuse for the fan circuit....if the car drove in water when the fan was running, the extra drag on the fan blade/motor being submerged in water might have overloaded the circuit and blew the fuse. If the fuse is OK, then I'd say have a repair shop diagnose the issue...could be corroded wiring, bad fan relay, bad motor/shorted internally, etc.. You may still get issues after replacing fuse ...if that is blown...so keep an eye on engine temps and for proper fan operation.
I'd check for a blown fuse for the fan circuit....if the car drove in water when the fan was running, the extra drag on the fan blade/motor being submerged in water might have overloaded the circuit and blew the fuse. If the fuse is OK, then I'd say have a repair shop diagnose the issue...could be corroded wiring, bad fan relay, bad motor/shorted internally, etc.. You may still get issues after replacing fuse ...if that is blown...so keep an eye on engine temps and for proper fan operation.
