Help! Lincoln Continental Fan Problem

External Since: Jun 28, 2003 Posts: 1

I have a 1996 Lincoln Continental, and when you turn off the
ignition the fan keeps running. This just started today. Later,
when I restarted the car, and set the heat/ac to "auto-heat, the
fan came on. What could be the problem? I would appreciate it if
someone would point me in the right direction in solving this
problem.

I await your expert responses.

Thanks,
Tom

Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 204

Maybe that fine Lincoln of yours is overheating. That's the first thing I would want to rule out or fix before serious damage is done.
If the engine is hot or becomes heat soaked enough when you shut it off, the fan ia supposed to come on. And if you turn on the AC, the fan is supposed to come on. If you have a dash gauge, that could be a guide, but not a very accurate one.
Check your gauge.
Check your coolant level.
Your radiator could be plugged.
Find a shop.