1994 Ford Taurus radiator issues

Tiny
EKSTROM87
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  • 1994 FORD TAURUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
So just had radiator replaced. The thermostat is about 2 yrs old. And it likes to run hot and overheat. Mostly when the car is in idle during traffic on a hot day. If I turn the heat in car on it helps keep it from over heating sometimes. What could be the reason for this issue?
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 5:36 PM

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Tiny
BILLYMAC
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Well when you turn on the heat you are actually turning on the a/c cooling fan. So stop roasting yourself and turn the air on instead lol.

Now this could be a bad fan motor or it could be a bad temp switch
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Friday, August 13th, 2010 AT 4:22 PM

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