2001 Ford Explorer Overheating causing white smoke under th

2001 FORD EXPLORER
80,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSISA
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Put Antifreeze in Radiator Reservoir Tank or Over-fill Tank and it is not circulating.
Also put Antifreeze, about halfway, in Radiator and it is still overheating.
My next step is to replace the thermostat.

What could be wrong?
Nov 6, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Replace the thermostat and have the radiator cleaned & flow tested, make sure that the cooling fans are working correctly. if the overheating continues you will have to get the engine tested for a head problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 6, 2008 at 6:59 PM
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