Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 petrol engine cooling fan?

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Mon 21 Jul 2008 18:29
1999 1.8 petrol engine cooling fan? - jp147
I have noticed the engine cooling fan on my car has been on a couple of times lately whereas I don't normally hear it (I am a bit paranoid about my car). Is this a sign of impending radiator/water pump problems ? The coolant level is correct but I have noticed that when I check the coolant reservoir when the car has sat overnight, that there are "bubbles" on the inside surface of the top of the reservoir (not in the coolant) which I assume is just condensation. It this normal ?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/07/2008 at 01:23

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Mon 21 Jul 2008 23:39
1999 1.8 PETROL engine cooling fan? - AlastairW
What does the temp guage show? If it is staying in the middle I wouldnt worry.
Another possibility ( and I apologise if you already checked this) is the aircon fan ie: the fan runs when the aircon is on, or you set the air to demist.
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Mon 21 Jul 2008 23:45
1999 1.8 PETROL engine cooling fan? - mechanicmark
Just to add, the bubbles in the expansion bottle are just condensation and is very common.
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