1996 Ford f150 overheating
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have a 1996 Ford f150 5.0 the other day
the temp gauge went from cold to hot then
back to cold the hot again I knew the
thermostat was stuck open so I took it had
it changed, new water pump, new temp
sensor, now on the way home it stayed at a
hot normal about where the L is, and it got
down to hot yet again, has been pressure
tested and showed nothing anyone can help
I'd appreciate it
14 Answers
F_O_R answered about a year ago
Did you flush the radiator and engine with a good radiator cleaner? If the radiator is too dirty you will need a new one. Install new radiator hoses while you are at it,
Jmohio answered about a year ago
Ok I've tried everything, nothing is working guage still on the L, and when I accelerate it goes way down to the National on NORMAL. I've changed the water pump , the coolant temp sensor, flushed the radiator, and replaced the fan do not know what else to do
Jmohio answered about a year ago
I meant to say the n on normal not national
firebird338 answered about a year ago
How are you bleeding the air from the system ?
firebird338 answered about a year ago
And are you sure the thermostat is installed correctly ? Not saying you do not know what you are doing but I have myself have put it in wrong a few times. Trust me it is easy to do install wrong.
Jmohio answered about a year ago
Ford put the thermostat in for me and I agree they are easy to install wrong I even ran without one to see if it changed things still the same
firebird338 answered about a year ago
Let me ask you a question is your A.C condenser in front of or behind the radiator ? This is a long shot but I have had it happen before if condenser is in front of radiator maybe clogged fins on condenser causing not enough air flow to radiator. Clean condenser coil fins with a garden hose and nozzle or better yet a pressure washer using the the fan sprayer tip not the straight stream spray tip. Even if condenser is not in front of radiator would suggest try cleaning radiator fins.
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