Where is the Focus electric fan relay located?
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Focus electric fan relay is located in the fuse box in the engine compartment. The replacement method for the electric fan relay: 1. First open the car's hood and remove the intake pipe located above the fan; 2. The electric fan and air conditioning fan are located on the fan bracket with four corners in total, use professional tools to unscrew these four screws; 3. When all screws are unscrewed, the relay can be removed from the car; 4. Install the new relay correctly on the new fan bracket and tighten the four corner screws; 5. Start the engine to test whether the fan can operate normally, and after checking for no errors, reinstall the intake pipe to the correct position.
I think the location of the electronic fan relay in the Focus is quite straightforward. It's usually inside the fuse box in the engine compartment, which is a small black plastic box you can see after opening the hood. I often drive a Focus MK4, and its relay is in the third position of the driver-side fuse box, labeled as R3 or Fan. If you're going to look for it yourself, first turn off the engine and disconnect the negative terminal to prevent accidents. Then open the fuse box cover and check the small labels inside. The Ford manual has a diagram in one of its chapters to help you locate it quickly. If the fan stops working, it might be due to a burnt or loose relay, which can cause the car to overheat and affect the engine, so it needs to be addressed promptly. I replaced mine last time—just bought the correct relay model, removed the old one, and installed the new one in about five minutes. But I recommend beginners check the manual or watch online videos to confirm the model and avoid mistakes.
My Focus is a 2016 model, and I've located the electric fan relay several times—it's inside the power distribution center fuse box on the left side of the engine bay. First, open the hood and find the small black box with a cover. Lift the cover to see a row of relays; the fan relay is usually marked with a fan symbol or labeled 'FAN.' If you're unsure about model differences, check your owner's manual—it has specific illustrations. Remember to wear gloves for safety since the fan plays a crucial role in cooling. If the relay fails and the fan stops, the car can overheat quickly, affecting long-distance driving. Last time, my friend had a similar issue and fixed it easily with minimal cost.
