2004 Ford Explorer Car trouble

2004 FORD EXPLORER
210,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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NMAY6ELL
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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
Jan 10, 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
Jan 10, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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NMAY6ELL
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Where would the air lock be?
Jan 10, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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HMAC300
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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.
Jan 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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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
Jan 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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HMAC300
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have it pressure checked by a pro sounds like ahead gasket
Jan 10, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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NMAY6ELL
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Ok thAnks
Jan 10, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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