Running extremely hot. What could it be?

Tiny
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  • 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
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  • 130,000 MILES
I have a 1994 lincoln town car that is running extremely hot. What could it be?
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 AT 7:02 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

An engine can overheat due to several reasons.
It could be for being low on coolant, a stuck closed thermostat, faulty water pump, inoperative cooling fan, bad radiator. It can also overheat due to a clog in the cooling system.
Typically, the engine can overheat anytime there is a coolant circulation issue.

Take a look at this helpful guide, it covers all the typical issues:

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

Let me know what you find or if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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