2002 Ford Taurus Temp Running Hot/Heater Not Working Proper

2002 FORD TAURUS
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DENISEMICH
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2002 Ford Taurus Automatic 70,000 miles

The temp gauge is running hot, but the engine light is not coming on. Also, I noticed a few weeks ago that the heater is only producing heat for a few minutes and then the fan starts to produce cold air...
Oct 14, 2009 at 8:23 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check coolant level
check coolant system for leak
check water pump
do a headgasket test
Oct 14, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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