Overheating

Asked by Amber Mar 22, 2017 at 11:18 AM about the 2001 Ford F-150 XL Extended Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My f-150 the temperature garge will go to h when
we are driving down the road bit it wont smoke or
jerk it gives is no indication of over heatin but the
gage say it is and it turns our oil and coolent light
on does anyone know what it could be

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OJ answered 7 years ago

If you haven't recently, drain and flush the radiator and replace the thermostat. Use a 50/50 mixture of coolant and DO NOT use tap water if you are using full strength coolant. Purchase a gallon or two of distilled water to use. Also check the radiator for obstructions on the outside. Hose any debris away. You may also want to check to see if the fan clutch, if equipped, is operating properly.

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