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1989 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Coolant, Radiator.
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Asked on June 13, 2009

1989 Ford Taurus engine overheats

Engine Performance problem
1989 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 135000 miles

My mechanics can't seem to find out why my Taurus is overheating. Cooling system has been flushed.
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Replied on June 13, 2009

check 4 any colapsed hoses during engine revs 2000 3000 rpms, 4 about 2/3 min, check temp of raditor from top to bottom side to side at time of higher temp, 2 c if there is a temp change. if is radiator is stopped up. water pump may npt be spining coolant thu. make sure bleeding process is correct , to bleed air out of the system. take a funnel put on radiator 2 have coolant higher than the engine. does it run hot in city or highway driving ? email sr_0009@yahoo.com

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