2004 Ford Explorer Car trouble

NMAY6ELL

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2004 FORD EXPLORER
4.0L
V6
RWD
AUTOMATIC
210,000 MILES

My truck is running hot I changed thermostat n thermostat housing I also have coolant in. When I'm in park it's fine but when I drive the hand shots up. Also I can hear a noise in da inside passenger side under the dash! Help me please

Saturday, January 10th, 2015 AT 4:24 PM

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Check to make system Is full then pressure check rad cap it may have an airlock in it or the head gasket may be blown

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Saturday, January 10th, 2015 AT 4:30 PM

NMAY6ELL

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Where would the air lock be?

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Saturday, January 10th, 2015 AT 4:33 PM

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It cold be anywhere from heater to something inone of the pipes. Put front end up higher then loosen cap but you may have ahead gasket problem.

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Saturday, January 10th, 2015 AT 4:42 PM

NMAY6ELL

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It's full of coolant but when I'm driving and hand go up I pull over n touch hose that hooked to thermostat housing and it hard to press against but when I take top off coolant tank d pressure leave da hose n temperature hand goes down

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Saturday, January 10th, 2015 AT 4:42 PM

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