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1988 Ford Contour Overheating

Tiny
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  • 1988 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 115,000 MILES
I had the car tested to see if the fans were coming on at the time they are suppose to and I was told they did, however it keeps over heating. I already changed the thermostat and heat sending sensors. Any ideas?
Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 3:01 PM

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Tiny
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Flush coolant system out. Radiator may be clogged somewhere restricting coolant flow
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Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 10:41 PM
Tiny
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I already have done it and it still over heading. I was told that maybe it could be the temperature gauge that is not working.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 9:06 AM
Tiny
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It's possible. Are there visible signs of overheating? Coolant boiling over? Any smells? When gauge shows HOT, does turning on the heater cause the gauge to slowly go back to normal?
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 6:36 PM
Tiny
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No Smell, no boiling and when I turn on the heather the gauge does not move.
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 2:11 PM
Tiny
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Your gauge is reading faulty then. You already replaced the engine coolant temperature sensor?
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 4:22 PM
Tiny
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Any Idea where I can a temp gauge for this car. I would like to find one close to the original if possible.
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 7:53 AM
Tiny
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May try searching sites such as eBay. Com and craigslist. Com, also search local salvage yards
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for all the help.
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 12:27 PM

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