Overheating when idling with the A/C on

Tiny
ROMERODAVID3622
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  • 2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
When I'm driving and have my A/C on when I'm idling my car starts to overheat. If I turn off the A/C the temperature goes back down. Put a new thermostat and and a new fan.
Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Just a quick question first, have you noticed if the electric fans come on? I remember Ford/Lincoln/Mercury had an issue awhile back with the fan relay/module failing causing the fans to not come on. Hope to hear back from you soon. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it comes on. I was thinking maybe it could be temperature sensor?
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

Yes, that is a possibility. I've attached a picture below of what it looks like. It will be located in a coolant passage.I'll look for a location picture. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 9:26 PM
Tiny
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Let me know if you find the location. Thanks
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 9:51 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

Are you sure your Crown Vic is a 2011 model year? I've attached a picture below of a 2001 in case you entered the wrong year. Can you double check the model year and get back to me? Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Yes it a 2011 that is the last year they made the Crown Victoria.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 5:33 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good here is the location and instructions to replace the coolant sensor. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 AT 7:44 PM

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