1996 Ford Explorer Could Temp Rises Almost Red Zone Falls Back

1996 FORD EXPLORER
245,000 MILES
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what could be the problem if the temp rises almost to the red zone,then falls back slightly.I put a new radiator in and coolant.?It only does it at driving conditions,set and idle in park it does'nt rise.
Dec 28, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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Try bleeding the cooling system and check/test the engine coolant temperatrue sensor and thermostat-start here
Dec 29, 2012 at 12:37 AM
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