1997 Ford Contour overheating

1997 FORD CONTOUR
106,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WESTG731
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the car is overheating.the thermostat was stuck closed so i removed it.I have checked all the hoses,flushed out cooling system using a product made by Prestone and refilled with 50/50 antifreeze. It dosen't leak,all belts are tight and waterpump is fine. Do you have any ideas as to why it is still overheating? thank you.
gary
Feb 5, 2008 at 9:13 AM
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BLACKOP555
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are you cooling fans coming on? also did you install the thermostat facing the right direction?
Feb 5, 2008 at 2:08 PM
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WESTG731
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[quote:8274cea160="blackop555"]are you cooling fans coming on? also did you install the thermostat facing the right direction?[/quote:8274cea160]
Thank you for your response to my question.Yes my fans are working.I did not replace my thermostat yet. I figured it would help it run cooler till I find out what is wrong.After starting the car,it only takes a couple of minutes before the engine is in the red. and I also checked out the temp gauge to be sure it was working. If you have any other sugestions,I would be thankful.
gary
Feb 7, 2008 at 3:17 AM
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BLACKOP555
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in that case make sure your coolant is full and the radiator fins are clean. may be a bad water pump, that has been worn down.
Feb 7, 2008 at 8:47 AM
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