Ford F Overheating

Hmm, sounds familiar. I had something similar happen on my F, though I can't remember the exact year. Overheating is no joke. Did you check the fan relay? Sometimes those can fail intermittently and cause the fan to not engage. Is the fan completely dead, or does it sometimes work? Any weird noises coming from the fan area before it started overheating?

Thanks for the quick response! I did a quick check on the relay, but honestly, I'm not 100% sure I tested it properly. I'll definitely give it another look. The fan seems completely dead. No signs of life whatsoever. And no, I haven't noticed any unusual noises before this overheating started. Any tips on how to thoroughly check the relay, or any specific wires I should be focusing on?

Okay, completely dead fan points even more towards a relay or wiring issue. Given that you've got no weird noises, it's probably not the fan motor itself seized up. Honestly, chasing electrical gremlins can be a pain. While you could spend hours probing wires, at this point, I'd suggest taking it to a trusted workshop. They've got the proper diagnostic tools to pinpoint the fault quickly. I ended up doing that, and it saved me a ton of time and frustration.

Appreciate the advice! You've confirmed my suspicions about the electrical side of things. Looks like I'll bite the bullet and take it to a workshop. For the record, the garage confirmed the problem was a defective cable/plug connection, and the whole repair cost 95€. Thanks again for the help!