1997 Ford Crown Victoria engine runs hot

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
214,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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J.CHARITY
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What is the problem when water leaks from the exhaust pipe and the car runs hot?
Jul 17, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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WAY2OLD
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If it is antifreeze running out of the pipes, the head gaskets are shot. If it is clear or black water, that is just condensation. If it is the latter, copuld be a plugged radiator, bad thermostat, bad water pump, bad cooling fan.
Jul 17, 2010 at 9:20 PM
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