My car is hot!! I need help!
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Originally Posted by Puter
Why?
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Only other thing I can think of would be head gasket or restricted exhaust. Not sure if he said it is an auto or manual either. I've seen trans cooler issues also cause overheating.
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I am definitely replacing the fan sensors with Ford. I am replacing the thermostat as well. I currently have a 180. So, I need to order a stock instead? I believe stock is a 192. I know there is a problem. I want to fix the problem. I do not want to put a bandaid on it and hope it fixes the limp for a while. Obviously, I have been limping on the aftermarket fan sensors as it is. Btw....my car is an automatic.
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We flushed the radiator and did not have any problems.
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I'm replacing my thermostat this weekend. I've been having problems where mine will stay a constant temp when stopped, but once the car starts moving my temp gauge pegs hot.
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I experienced an overheating problem before where a new water pump was the culprit. When the engine heated up, the metal expanded and the impeller would free spin. But like most people I started chasing the problem and wound back up at the water pump. Just an FYI
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Be advised these days many FORD Stat's have a Built in Bleeder Valve in the Stat. If the Aftermarket Stat does not they can trap Air & Cause Issues. It's a little fixture on the Flange with a small BB in it. I'm not sure if the Stangs have one and I don't have one handy but be advised.
I know back in the day on the old 2.8L Stang II's I would always drill a pencil lead size hole on the flange so they would bleed. Darn Stat would not open without it in many cases. Good trick for any stat that does not have a Bleeder. It won't hurt. The hole has to be free of any mounting flanges though.
Pic is of PowerStroke Stat. Example of Check Valve Bleeder FORD vs Aftermarket Pin Style Bleeder.
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I know back in the day on the old 2.8L Stang II's I would always drill a pencil lead size hole on the flange so they would bleed. Darn Stat would not open without it in many cases. Good trick for any stat that does not have a Bleeder. It won't hurt. The hole has to be free of any mounting flanges though.
Pic is of PowerStroke Stat. Example of Check Valve Bleeder FORD vs Aftermarket Pin Style Bleeder.
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Originally Posted by 05stangkc
Be advised these days many FORD Stat's have a Built in Bleeder Valve in the Stat. If the Aftermarket Stat does not they can trap Air & Cause Issues. It's a little fixture on the Flange with a small BB in it. I'm not sure if the Stangs have one and I don't have one handy but be advised.
I know back in the day on the old 2.8L Stang II's I would always drill a pencil lead size hole on the flange so they would bleed. Darn Stat would not open without it in many cases. Good trick for any stat that does not have a Bleeder. It won't hurt. The hole has to be free of any mounting flanges though.
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I know back in the day on the old 2.8L Stang II's I would always drill a pencil lead size hole on the flange so they would bleed. Darn Stat would not open without it in many cases. Good trick for any stat that does not have a Bleeder. It won't hurt. The hole has to be free of any mounting flanges though.
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Bradley surprised me today. When I came home from work he showed me the thermostat that came out of my car. It was really corroded and rusted. My car now has a new stock thermostat in it. Decided not to go with a 180 due to the possibiity of throwing a code. We just want to completely solve the problem right now. Hopefully this will work.
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Should have cut it with distiller water but I'm sure it won't hurt anything. Post a pick of the thermostat. May give some clues to the rest of the cooling system condition.
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