2005 Lincoln Aviator 05 aviator overheating

2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
4.6L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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RUBEN541
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I recently replaced the radiator thermostat and water pump I bled the cooling system and it's still overheating the top radiator hose gets hot but the bottom hose is cold
Jul 16, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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It sound as if you have no circulation, I would be checking for a faulty new thermostat and make sure it is installed in the correct direction.

Here is a guide that will help you figure out if you have it in right.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Dec 23, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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