winstar 2000 overhead

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
150,000 MILES
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JUAN HERNANDEZ
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2000 winstar with 3.8l and 150000 miles. It,s overheating when with the a/c on for a while , if you turn it on it,s star to cool down. it have new radiator, new hose, new thermostat and coolant.Aparently but fan are working. the car only overhead on idle .
Aug 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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JUAN HERNANDEZ
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How to test if a cooling fans are working properlu
Aug 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Power it direct from the battery if it comes on-test the fan relay and coolant temperature sensor both okay-have the computer controlled circuit of the fan relay checked out-
Sep 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM
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