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Posted on Apr 15, 2009

Car drove great one day but the next day it started overheating after driving about 5-7 minutes. Had the thermostat changed, the coolant reservoir and cap changed, coolant changed twice, hoses checked. Still overheated after driving 5-7 minutes. Different mechanic added a sealant to the coolant reservoir but still overheats. Heater does not blow hot air. Have put a lot of money into this car in the last six months so I need an answer that works. Please help!

  • edith527 Apr 15, 2009

    It's a 1996 Ford Taurus, not 1986. Mis-type I guess.

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Ok, is it losing fluid? check the floor board by the passenger seat, up under the dash, is it wet? Your heater-core may be shot. The core is tucked up behind your glove compartment. If it's plugged, water won't circulate and won't be able to be cooled, causing it to overheat.

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