Overheating after replacing the thermostat?

Tiny
MAJALESYA
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  • 2008 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
I had the thermostat replaced on it, the cooling system bled out, and oil changed on it. It still overheats going on the interstate. I don't know what is causing the at this point. I noticed it was bubbling and smoking on top of the engine when I opened the hood.
Friday, June 9th, 2023 AT 12:00 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have a defective thermostat, or it is installed backwards which will make the engine overheat. Here are two guides to help and I have included instructions on how to change the thermostat out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.

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Saturday, June 10th, 2023 AT 10:37 AM

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