Overheating

Tiny
GEORGEF748
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  • 2001 FORD EXCURSION
  • 6.8L
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 253,214 MILES
Vehicle just suddenly overheated. Thermostat was replace couple of months ago. Never had water pump replaced or fan clutch since new. Replaced both drove about twenty miles all okay, then all sudden boom overheated. Service engine light came on, thinking maybe radiator is clogged. What do you guys suggest next?
Thursday, March 14th, 2019 AT 10:50 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

That is what it sounds like to me. If you have replaced the thermostat, water pump, and fan clutch, I would recommend a radiator flush and fill. The only other thing that I could think of that might be a problem, would be that there is an air pocket in the system not allowing the coolant to circulate.
I have included a link for you down below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Please go to the link and go through the guide, then please get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Thursday, March 14th, 2019 AT 12:52 PM

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