1994 Ford Taurus radiator issues

1994 FORD TAURUS
157,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EKSTROM87
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so just had radiator replaced. the thermostat is about 2 yrs old. and it likes to run hot and overheat. mostly when the car is in idle during traffic on a hot day. if i turn the heat in car on it helps keep it from over heating sometimes. what could be the reason for this issue?
Aug 11, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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BILLYMAC
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well when you turn on the heat you are actually turning on the a/c cooling fan. so stop roasting yourself and turn the air on instead lol.

now this could be a bad fan motor or it could be a bad temp switch
Aug 13, 2010 at 9:22 AM
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