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1996 Ford Contour 96 ford contour overheating after 20 mins

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LOW00RANG
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Engine Cooling problem
1996 Ford Contour 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic unknow miles

I there, My ford contour keeps overheating about after 20 to 30 minutes after driving, I have replaced the water pump, Thermostat twice, all of the hoses, Ive blown through the radiator and seems to be clean, I dont know what else to do and its really got me stumped. Can yall please help! Thank you
Oct 27, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try bleeding the cooling system could be air lock causing it-water pump working properly?

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Loosen drain plug and remove drain bolt (if equipped) from engine block. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture. Loosen bleed bolt and fill radiator up to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt. With radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant if necessary and check for leaks

If it continues -get it block and pressure tested
Oct 27, 2008 at 12:14 PM
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