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1996 Ford Mustang Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Thermostat, Clutch.
Mileage: 238,000 miles.

Asked on December 31, 2012

Ford Mustang Radiator Problem

My Mustang is running hot but not loosing water. I'm thinking thermostat is sticking?
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Replied on January 1, 2013

SEVERAL POSSIBLE REASONS

RADIATOR HOSES SQUISHY AND SUCKING FLAT WTH RPMs

COOLANT NASTIFIED---CHANGE IT

HEAD GASKET---HAVE CHEMICALLY TESTED

RADIATOR FINS STOPPED UP OR HEAVILY RESTRICTED

IF IT'S BEEN FOREVER----THE THERMOSTAT IS A GOOD MOVE, IF NOT ONLY FOR A POSSIBLE FIX----BUT WILL BE GOOD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ANYWAY

KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS

THE MEDIC

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