ford escape radiator fans

So I take it you didn’t have it checked over by a shop before purchase. You may have bought a real budget buster. So any way gurgles is usually caused by low coolant level, replacing the thermostat should have taken care of that problem if you got all the air out of the cooling system. The cooling fans turn on at a predetermined temperature setting, anywhere from 212 to 230 degrees, a good scan tool can show the exact setting. The AC will turn on one or both fans depending on the programming but the AC system must be operational for it to function properly. I really hope you didn’t pay too much for this vehicle cause I think your going to be spending some money on it to get it into the trustworthy stage.

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If you're hearing the gurgling inside the vehicle, from the dashboard area, you have air trapped in the cooling system. Some vehicles have bleeder screw(s) that must be opened when you refill the cooling system after the system has been worked on. You can also try, with the engine cold, parking on an incline with the front of the vehicle pointed upwards. Remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Fill the radiator and keep topping it off until the engine is fully warmed up and the coolant level stops dropping down. Then put the radiator cap back on and top off the plastic coolant recovery tank. As for the cooling fans, they should come on when the engine reaches a certain temperature. Usually around 220°F. Some vehicles are designed so the fans will only come on immediately when you select recirculate and air conditioning. So if the engine is not overheating, don't worry about it. The air conditioning system probably needs to be repaired and recharged. The air conditioning compressor will not come on if the system is low on refrigerant. Hope that helps! Jim