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I have a problem with my 2001 lincoln ls v8, my car heater, I've already changed the thermostat and water pump. When I drive it hot, I came home and antifreeze boils in the reservoir and empties

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    Are the fans working?

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First thing I would try is to washthe radiator. if too much dirt builds up on the outside of it, it can trap heat inside. id go to a carwash, and spray it with water from the rear, if you can get to it. and be thorough if possible. also, check to see that the cooling fans are working when your engine is hot and running. if not, you may need to replace the fan or fan relay. if that doesnt work either, then you may have either a leaking head gasket,which should be diagnosed with a compression test done by a tech., or you may have an issue with your ignition timing, which would also build up an excessive amount of heat.

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2002 lincoln LS V8 is not blowing out any heat and it is overheating my engine, what could be the problem?

Air in the system ! Cooling fans not coming on ! You put the thermostat in right ? What engine ? 3.0 or 3.9 L ,Hook up a scanner that can view sensor data parameters , what is the PCM seeing from the cylinder head temp sensor .
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radiator is probably stopped up and when you allow coolant into the heater core which is a small radiator itself. it get sufficient releive to run normal. or your sender for the temp guage is bad and the car never is really overheating.
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The heater control valve restricts hot coolant from flowing thru the heater core when the air cond is running.
Usually if it fails, you have no heat.
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Does the engine temperature also take that long to get to operating temp (around 200 F)? If it does, your thermostat may be on its way out. Check your coolant level first.
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Changed the thermostat in 2001 lincoln ls its still running hot

have you ever checked whether the radiator is blogged? or the water pump does circulate the water? or even check whether the matrix is not blogged.
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Water pumps go bad when they leak. If there is a lack of circulation, there could be a clog in the system. Is the heater core getting hot on both tubes at the firewall? If not, then the heater core is clogged up. Has anyone ever put too much sealant into the cooling system that would cause an overheat condition due to lack of circulation of coolant?

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My 2000 lincoln ls heater is still not working after i changed the thermostat and water pump,and blowing cool air out. what can it be?

Check the 'heater control valve,' which is attached to the heater hose line under the hood. If it is malfunctioning, it will prevent hot coolant from reaching the heater core, with the result being no heat. This is a $30 part, usually not too tough to get at, although I've never changed one on a Lincoln.
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My 2001 lincoin ls gauge goes up to the h and then come back down

you probably have air trapped in the system. Have dealer or radiator shop bleed system.

I assume your cooling fan is working.

what engine v6 or v8?

SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling 2001 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine Cooling The cooling system components include the:
  • block heater (optional)
  • cylinder head temperature sensor
  • fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly
  • radiator
  • pressure relief cap
  • degas bottle
  • radiator draincock
  • water pump
  • oil cooler (optional)
  • water thermostat
The water thermostat:
  • controls the engine coolant temperature.
  • allows quicker engine warm-up.
The degas bottle:
  • provides a location for system fill.
  • contains coolant expansion and system pressurization.
  • provides air separation during operation.
  • replenishes the engine coolant to the system.
The fan blade draws air through the radiator to help cool the engine coolant.
The fan motor:
  • operates only when the engine is running.
  • will not operate when the engine is off.
The engine coolant flows:
  • from the lower radiator hose to the water pump.
  • from the water pump to the engine block and the cylinder heads.
A closed water thermostat returns the engine coolant to the water pump. An open water thermostat allows the engine coolant to flow to the radiator.
Unsatisfactory coolant materials:
  • Alcohol-type antifreeze does not provide adequate water pump lubrication.
    • has lower boiling point
    • reduced antifreeze protection
  • Alkaline brine solutions will cause serious engine cooling system damage.
The cylinder head temperature sensor provides a signal to the temperature gauge.
  • will invoke failsafe cooling.
The optional block heater:
  • electrical heating element is installed in the block cooling jacket.
    • uses a standard 110V (220V in Europe) electrical supply
  • keeps the engine coolant warm during cold weather.
The auxiliary water pump (3.9L only):
  • provides heater coolant flow boost.
  • has a secondary function of providing engine-off cooling.
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