1994 Ford Tempo Engine overheating in 85+ degree temperatur

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1994 FORD TEMPO

Engine Cooling problem
1994 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 126000 miles

My car always overheats when the temperature outside is 85+ degrees. We have tried replacing the thermostat, but that doesn't seem to be the problem. The car has no problems in cool/cold weather, but once it gets warm outside, it immediately overheats & I have to wait for it to cool off before I can start it again. Any advice?
Thanks,
Gina K.

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MASTERTECHTIM

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Does the radiator cooling fan come on?

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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 5:55 PM

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This is my husband's auto - I actually just talked to him & he said that the car isn't overheating, but that it just won't run when it's warm/hot outside. It runs just fine in cool/cold weather. He said the gauges read fine - not showing that the engine is overheating.

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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 6:00 PM

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Well you need to find out why it wont run. Check to see if it has spark when its dead. Remove plug wire and leave it a quarter inch away from a metal surface and crank engine and look for sparks comin out of it. If there is no spark then you most likely need a new ignition module, coil and or coil wire, or the pick up coil. If you have spark the y spray starter fluid into intake and see if it runs. Then get back to us.

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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 6:04 PM

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