overheating problem
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overheating problem
I have a 2003 f250 5.4.....my problem is, my temp sensor gauge will shoot to hot will go into safe mode and blow coolant out of reservoir tank.now I do get smoke behind truck but I don't know if it's outta tailpipe or just coolant hitting exhaust.well all this happens I'll turn my truckoff then back on n it will be fine.this happens bout once a week.
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I have a 2003 f250 5.4.....my problem is, my temp sensor gauge will shoot to hot will go into safe mode and blow coolant out of reservoir tank.now I do get smoke behind truck but I don't know if it's outta tailpipe or just coolant hitting exhaust.well all this happens I'll turn my truckoff then back on n it will be fine.this happens bout once a week.
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Well being Ford t-stats are made by the same company that supplies most part houses that's not always the case. Could be he just got a bad one.
I've replaced a handful of temp sending units with these symptoms and have done t-stats as well. Could be either one...
I've replaced a handful of temp sending units with these symptoms and have done t-stats as well. Could be either one...
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I did put a new failsafe thermostat in...think I should put a factory one in?
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If I remember correctly he put in 3 or 4 aftermarket stats all of which were different manufactures and they all failed. He put in an oem one and problem solved. Thats enough evidence for me to to not waste my time on a parts house stat.
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That could be depending on where they came from. I use nothing but aftermarket Stant in anything. Being a mechanic, I do a few too. But the Advanced and AutoZones of the world use garbage. If you buy a good one, it's likely from an OE supplier anyways.
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Here is the post I was thinking of. He shows the diference in the stats and does a boil test on them as well. Update; Radiator spewing and limp mode fixed, with pictures.
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No biggie...just hoping it's my thermostat
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