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03 with weird overheating issues
by chip16ku
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Oct 27, 2007 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: zrhino45 (Feb 03, 2007 3:29 pm)
I have an 03 with the V8, it has 59000 miles, when it gets up to normal running temp the fan comes on really really loud and the car gets alil warmer than it should but not hot, stop and go traffic or sitting in a drive through for 20 mins doesn't matter, only when it's run on the highway does it proceed to get really hot and it tells me its too hot, I can get off the highway and the temp comes back down and the alarm goes off and it's back to running alil warm. I've read posts about the fan failin and running to slow but that doesn't seem to be my issue, wondering if anyone has experienced anything remotely close to this, and insight would help and be appreciated
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- #21 of 39
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Over Heating
by victoria351
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Nov 06, 2007 (8:34 am)
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 My car is very very sick, she over heats, and then spews antifreeze all over. One time she actually turned off due to over heating, and hasn't turned back on since. Someone please help me, I need to know where I can get inexpensive, yet good part for this HUGE problem of mine. She's a 2000 Lincoln LS. If someone thinks they can help please hit me back, and I will give you a full synopsis on the car. Help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks too everyone
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- #22 of 39
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Re: Over Heating [victoria351]
by genetky
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Nov 06, 2007 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: victoria351 (Nov 06, 2007 8:34 am)
My 00 LS is also over heating. It does not do it all the time. It will go weeks without acting up. Then it over heats and i pull over, give it about 10 minutes and continue on. I do notice that the heater takes for ever to warm up. i am going to try a thermostat change first, since it is cheap. I noticed that people are saying that the LS uses a Hydralic fan. The replacement I see on the net says electric. DORMAN OEM REPLACEMENT RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY -- A High Quality Direct Fit OEM Replacement Radiator Fan Assembly $173.91. Is this right?
I still like this car. i would like to hear from people that have had this problem fixed.
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- #23 of 39
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Re: Over Heating [genetky]
by victoria351
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Nov 06, 2007 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: genetky (Nov 06, 2007 10:58 am)
Are you kidding i love the car the only problem is i have had it for 3 years and i only put 20,000 miles on it. Raw deal in know. I will have to do whatever you guys tell me to do, because i am completely clueless about this car and the problems it suffers with! 
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- #24 of 39
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Over Heating
by antag
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Dec 17, 2007 (3:30 pm)
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My 2002 LS has about 105K miles on it. Lately, I have a bad overheating problem. I start the car and it runs fine. When the temperature gauge gets to half way I can hear I high pitched whining noise and the temperature starts to go up until it says check engine temperature. At that point I pull the car over and wait. I noticed that after a minute or two I could hear what sounds like a valve opening and fluid starting to run through the engine. At this point I can turn the car on and go. The high pitch whine is still there for a few moments, but goes away. This problem does not happen all the time. It seems to be worse in the colder weather and takes longer or more attempts for the "valve to open."
Any ideas as to what could cause this. I have read many posts and it seems that it could be a number of things.
Thanks
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- #25 of 39
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Re: Over Heating [antag]
by vinnygibs
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Apr 21, 2008 (5:24 pm)
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Replying to: antag (Dec 17, 2007 3:30 pm)
Honestly it can be a number of things. I have had the exact same problem. The high pitched whine or moan is the retarded hydraulic fan (this type of fan was discontinued in 2003). Under normal operating conditions however the fan shouldn't be noticed. I replaced my thermostat (fixed for 2 weeks) flushed the coolant (fixed for about 2 weeks). Bled the coolant system (yes the system must be bled or it will get dry locked) Again the problem would not go away only momentarily. In the end something as stupid as a tube falling off in the Degas Bottle caused the countless overheating problems. Believe it or not it was a mistake I discovered the tube issue. After bleeding my system for the twentieth time the bleeder screw fell into the degas bottle. Took it out and noticed what was air in my system. I jerry rigged a tube in there and it seems to work fine.The Bottle will run you about $160 if this your problem and you don't feel like being cheap. I love this car however if i didn't have the know how to fix it it would have bankrupt me. Good luck to you... take care 
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- #26 of 39
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Radiator upgrade
by heatprob
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Jun 06, 2008 (6:50 am)
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I just had my transmission replaced on a 2002 LS V8. The mechanic took it for a drive after the tranny installed. Noticed the car was running hot. Checked the engine and transmission: both hot. He looked up in his online info and found that there is an after maket radiator upgrade. $500.00 to have that done.
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- #27 of 39
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Re: Radiator upgrade [heatprob]
by akirby
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Jun 06, 2008 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: heatprob (Jun 06, 2008 6:50 am)
I hope he's right but I've been following these cars since they came out in 1999, owned one for 6 years and I've never heard of a radiator needing to be replaced. I'd bet it was either the fan, the thermostat or just an air bubble in the coolant.
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Re: 2000 Lincoln LS Engine over heating [gadjett]
by cbharris
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Oct 03, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: gadjett (Aug 03, 2007 6:33 pm)
What is the answer to #6 problem?
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- #29 of 39
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Re: 2000 Lincoln LS Engine over heating [cbharris]
by akirby
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Oct 03, 2008 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: cbharris (Oct 03, 2008 8:05 am)
Air in the system, bad temp sensor, failed cooling fan, failed thermostat.
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