Engine is overheating in traffic?

Tiny
TROY HAMADA
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  • 1998 FORD RANGER
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Once in awhile, more then I would like, my truck listed above overheats. I replaced the radiator, thermostat, water pump, clutch fan. The problem is the radiator overflow tank fills with with antifreeze from the radiator. But it doesn't drain back to the radiator. The overflow tank can fit almost a gallon, so as I drive the truck overheats because the radiator is low on water. So I have to add more water to the radiator and siphon out the water in the overflow. I tried bleeding the air out of the system several times already. It would work fine for a little while then overheat once again. I am at my wits end.
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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Double check the hose going from the overflow tank to the radiator. This system works by siphoning the coolant back into the radiator when the system needs it by vacuum. If the hose is cracked or loose the coolant will not be sucked back into the radiator. Please get back to us with what you find out and we can go from there.

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Alex
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WTBROKOFSKY123456
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  • 1998 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
Ive got a 1998 ford ranger 4x4. When I put it in drive it overheats fast and then when I put it in neutral it wont overheat! Ive changed the termastat and the radiator and hoses what could it be?
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Is your thermostat in correctly?

check your Fan Clutch

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/fan-clutch-symptoms

If your lower radiator hose does not have a SPRING in it....is it being sucked flat by the water pump?

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