seems to run hot still?

2001 LINCOLN LS
191,121 MILES
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JUNEKE2
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Hello i have a 2001 lincoln ls v8 3.9 overheating i've changed the water pump and the thermistat twice but seems to run hot still when i drive it only ok i changed the water pump and thermistat on my car but it flows back out the reservior when i start to drive the car but at stand still it will not run hot at all also i took out the thermistat put it back together and drove and didnt run hot at all i'm confused so i changed the thermistat again now its running hot all over again the same way why please help
Jan 22, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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-Check the radiator if its clogged,if okay try bleeding the cooling system don't work have it block and pressure tested-
Jan 22, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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