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Old 01-08-2005, 04:51 PM
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Unhappy Radiator Fan Smoking...OH NO..!!

1995 ford thunderbird 4.6 V8 127K miles

Today, after a quick drive to the store and back, i noticed a smell. I get home, pop the hood...SMOKE.. White smoke (looks steamy) is coming directly from the middle of the fan, AND the fan IS NOT turning, even with the a/c on. The radiator is really really hot. The car has enough anti-freeze, and the anti-freeze holder is not hot, just slightly warm.

This, i believe is a direct effect from driving with a f**ked up mass air flow sensor. I asked my mechanic if i can drive the car with the maf sensor the way it is until i get my new one (this thursday), he said it's ok but will stall out on you.

Now, i should have NOT driven this car at all damnit. I remember like 2 days ago i smelt a funny smell, but thought nothing of it..TODAY, smoke smoke.. Anyway, what do you think the problem is on this car..? I think it's probably the thermostat not coming on..

BTW, the smell is like burning plastic/electrical, and my temp guage was rising alittle. No white smoke from my exhaust. No leaking antifreeze or broken hoses either.

Last edited by solaris=amazing; 01-08-2005 at 05:43 PM.
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