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Overheating

Tiny
NIKKI BISHOP
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  • 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Keeps overheating. Checked fluid, flushed system, new pump, new thermostat. After replacing thermostat, it would drop to cold then start to overheat again. I cannot figure it out. I am pretty sure its not a head gasket. I checked and that does not seem to be the problem.
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Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 AT 12:56 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello, Nikki,

It sounds like the radiator is plugged, here is a great guide on how to check for the problem

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
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