Running Hot

Asked by Kirko_44 Oct 16, 2016 at 10:17 PM about the 2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can someone please give me details I've put new
thermostat in , new water heater Hose,  and new
pressure feedback sensor , and it still runs hot
after a min idling I've also flushed radiator a few
times also

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13,075

It could be air locked, or your water pump is most likely shot and not circulating at all. It may also be, but not probable, a blown head gasket.

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