1996 Mercury Villager Car runs hot

1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
154,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAGEINC7
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My car gets hot if i drive slow or if im at a light for a long period of time. But it cools when it drives on a freeway or long road without stops.
May 19, 2009 at 3:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the thermostat and coolant level -make sure the fans are coming On then come back for more.
May 19, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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