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1997 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Thermostat, Coolant, Gas.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 6, 2013

Ford F-150 Thermostat Problem

Just changed thermostat . gauge will run normal for awhile then will shoot up like its over heating .bad new thermostat or sending unit not working .don't know where its located
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Replied on January 6, 2013

low coolant level, bad thermostat could cause this. also, have the head gaskets checked for failure with a leak down test done.

Roy

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