Why is my car overheating?
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Asked by Amy Aug 03, 2015 at 03:31 PM about the 2001 Lincoln Continental FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 01 lincoln continental,  just replaced
the alternator and now it's overheating!! The
fluids are full and the belt is on correctly.

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Kelly answered 9 years ago

well how hot?..fans still coming on?...check/change thermostate...

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Amy answered 9 years ago

The gauge is going all the way to hot.. the fans are still coming on

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sdbosque answered 8 years ago

Purge the cooling system...in this car are critical.

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