Why is my 2003 ford taurus overheating with no thermostat?

Asked by Conejo Jul 17, 2014 at 09:28 PM about the 2003 Ford Taurus SES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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dandyoun answered 9 years ago

No thermostat will cause one to over heat. Replace thermostat. Check that coolant level is full. Check that water pump is pumping. Check that neither top or bottom radiator hose is collapsing. If all that checks out then I would start checking for blown head gasket.

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