Running warmer then normal.
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Asked by Cory Aug 07, 2020 at 09:58 PM about the 2008 Ford Escape XLT V6 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Are 2008 ford escape has a new thermostat and radiator flush and when we
drive it above 50 mph  the temp gauge goes up but not all the way to hot but
half way between  normal and hot.

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Robert answered 4 years ago

Maybe some are gotten there when you replace the thermostat try bleeding the air out

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