1999 Mercury Marquis Something with the Radiator?

Tiny
JHUREESGIRL
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  • 1999 MERCURY MARQUIS
Engine Cooling problem
1999 Mercury Marquis Two Wheel Drive Automatic 247103 miles

At first, it just vibrated and was very audible when turned off (loud, low rumble - not audible when driving). Then it overheated. I got it cooled down and put in more antifreeze. When I turned it on, it started to make asputtering noise that got worse when I accelerate. I stopped and went into a store, and when I came back out and turned it on, the noise was all but gone, but it would heat up then cool down, then heat up again. I've checked the Antifreeze tank and oil, and both look normal.
Monday, May 10th, 2010 AT 4:35 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If the radiator was plugged, I would think it would heat up all the time. Have you replaced the thermostat? Also, do you have this same problem at highway speeds? FInally, do you have to add coolant often (is it leaking)?
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 AT 9:51 PM

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