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2006 Ford Explorer Temp high and engine sound

Tiny
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  • 2006 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,200 MILES
New radiator new thermostat and has been running fine. Today engine bEgan to sound like it was straining like driving up a hill. Then temp gauge spiked and temp light came on but quickly came off and temp gauge leveled off. It repeated when I left the red light. Any ideas?
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 AT 5:31 PM

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Tiny
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How long did it spike before returning to normal? Was there any indication that the engine was actually overheating?
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
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It spiked at a red light. Came back down at the same light then when I began driving again it went back up but the light did not come on this time. The engine sounded like it was going up a steep hill when accelerating
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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The temp light came on at the red light then went off. Maybe on for 30 seconds. All fluid levels are good also
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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If it only happens at stops, check to make sure the fan is coming on. Let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 AT 5:22 AM
Tiny
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Hello. It turned out to be the $2.14 gasket on the new thermostat Thank you for your help
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Thursday, March 26th, 2015 AT 3:55 AM

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