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Engine Overheating?

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DELITAA
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  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
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  • 164,000 MILES
Engine Cooling problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 164000 miles

I drive a 2001 ford taurus SES sedan with 164k miles. After driving about 10-15 miles and I come to a complete stop (Idling) or Parked my car begins to smoke from steam coming from the cap of the coolant box, the cap is on there correctly and the hose was just replaced
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:08 PM (Merged)
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Coolant system pressure test should be done to check and locate the leak
inspect plastic container for cracks
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:08 PM (Merged)
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OLABIYI
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 289500 miles

I experience sharp rise in temperature guage when air conditioner is put on. It comes down & stabilizes when aircon is put off.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:08 PM (Merged)
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Radiator fan is probably not coming on when a/c is switched on like it should, most likely culprit is defective a/c pressure switch
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:08 PM (Merged)
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BATHROOMS711
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

small leak from thermostat housing, and heater cor line. If I fix both leaks will overheating stop? Waterpump seems to be okay
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Leak always cause coolant lose and engine will overheat
run the engine long while overheating and engine will be ruined
and or damaged
so fixing the leak should be a most
and as a 1st step
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
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MICHEALPARKER
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 12500 miles

car is overheating, have changed thermostat had system flushed, replaced coolant resevoir(old one had several cracks ). Coolant has a dark discoloration. It drives for approx. 5 miles before overheating. Doesnt appear to be any coolant in the oil or transmission fluid. Cannot find any leaks on the exterior.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Do a coolant flow test and check
check headgasket
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
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MARKATT83
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 133000 miles

I have a ford taurus and a few weeks ago I noticed that the car was running hot. I checked the coolant and is was low so I filled it back up again. I then realized that the fans were not working so I took it to a mechanic and had that problem fixed. The issue now is that when the car is on it is spewing coolant out a valve by the resovior. What could be causing this? Is this the sign of a bad water pump? I changed the thermostat not long back. Could the block be cracked?
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What you need to do is have it block and pressure tested. If its not being caused by a bad water, thermostat, clogged radiator or airlock in the system.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My Taurus is overheating and I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm seeing the steam coming from the back hose on the overflow tank. Not seeing much action in the overflow tank other than that.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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First check coolant level. If OK then ensure cooling fan(s) are coming on properly. Also remove and test thermostat. Let me know how these first few things look.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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GUSTO1961
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 95000 miles

driving car on hwy, it lost power and overheated. Took out plugs this morning had water in middle well where spark plug goes, could this be a head gasket or something else
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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When you say middle well, are you refering to inside the cylender?
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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Yes the cylinder where the spark plug goes into
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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Check the valve covers for leaks and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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GUSTO1961
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Would need to be able to start car to check for leaks correct, if I dont how do I find these leaks, with out starting engine
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
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Since it was coolant, you could pressurize the system to see if you can see the leak. The tester is nothing more than a hand pump. Most parts stores will lend or rent them to you.
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EDWARDEMERY88
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Why is my car overheating?
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 12:14 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could be a problem with the thermostat, clogged-up radiator and the water pump-start at the thermostat, replace it and see what happens-
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