OVER HEATING

Asked by lovell1969 Aug 23, 2018 at 11:34 AM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT  I HAVE CHANGED THE WATER
PUMP,TEMP SENSOR&THE THERMOSTAT AND IT STILL OVER
HEATS.COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHY?

2 Answers
65,650

firebird338 answered 6 years ago

Maybe air in system try bleeding air like this. Remove cap from overflow tank fill with antifreeze to full mark leave cap off and start vehicle and let idle you will notice level in tank start to rise this is normal once thermostat starts to open level in tank will drop add more antifreeze to full mark then put cap back on.

Mark helpful
74,410

OJ answered 6 years ago

Is coolant passing through the radiator? Hopefully no one put stop leak in the system as an easy repair to a leak.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Over heating 2 Answers

    My 2002 ford explorer will over heat but no water leak by water pump or radiator it just get hot and steam in my cap

    2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • OVER HEATING 2 Answers

    I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT I HAVE CHANGED THE WATER PUMP,TEMP SENSOR&THE THERMOSTAT AND IT STILL OVER HEATS.COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHY?

    2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car over heating 1 Answer

    Car over heating had the radiator water pump and the thermastat changed last week and it's still showing overheating when driven on highway. It sounds like it is reving up when putting the gas on ...

    2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2003 explorer over heating problem 1 Answer

    I have changed thermostat and water pump and thermostat housing and it still over heats it didn’t do it until like a week after I fixed all of these any ideals

    2003 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Over heating 12 Answers

    Replaced thermostat and housing truck still runs hot after a few miles. Cold water leaking from radiator

    2003 Ford Explorer XLT V6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2002 Ford Explorer

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    31,120
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,900
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,340
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,427 Great Deals out of 166,303 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford Expedition
1,008 Great Deals out of 32,355 listings starting at $2,699
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,396 Great Deals out of 29,131 listings starting at $1,550
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,270 Great Deals out of 50,125 listings starting at $1,600
Used Dodge Durango
854 Great Deals out of 20,188 listings starting at $850
Used Honda Pilot
1,040 Great Deals out of 28,100 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,000 Great Deals out of 10,456 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota Highlander
1,451 Great Deals out of 15,442 listings starting at $2,500
Used GMC Yukon
718 Great Deals out of 12,396 listings starting at $1,998
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,228 Great Deals out of 116,732 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Ford Explorer For Sale
21 Great Deals out of 29,550 listings starting at $33,495
2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
64 Great Deals out of 2,262 listings starting at $28,149
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
228 Great Deals out of 2,603 listings starting at $21,250
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
354 Great Deals out of 4,352 listings starting at $14,997
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
390 Great Deals out of 4,371 listings starting at $13,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.