1999 Ford Contour overheating

1999 FORD CONTOUR
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TULSA EV
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The car started overheating (105 degrees temp outside). Fluids all look okay. The heater works, a/c doesn't cool.

Where is the thermostat? I don't see any fluids leaking from below the car either.

The thing won't run on the mixed blend fuels. I did have to put a couple gallons in last week until I could get to my regular gas station. Could that do it?
Aug 4, 2008 at 9:13 AM
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BLACKOP555
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if you were running incompatable fuel in the vehicle it could most certainly overheat.

thermostat should be at the bottom radiator hose in the housing.
Aug 4, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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