What else could make a 2003 ford escape overheat?

Asked by Erin Oct 18, 2016 at 06:01 AM about the 2003 Ford Escape XLS AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've already replaced the thermostat and water
pump on my 2003 ford escape, but it is still
overheating,  what else could be the cause?

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

A dirty or plugged up radiator. Try having it flushed out but you may need to replace it. Tennis has other suggestions that you should try.

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GuruVS48M answered 6 years ago

There is a heater control valve that can cause it to run hot

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Jamie answered 5 years ago

Did you figure it out? I have same car same problem. Replace the radiator.waterpump.thermostat.hoses.had it burped 5 times.replaced caps. They did the die test on head gasket. Compression check. I'm DOOOONE. I GET IT BACK AND BAM ITS GOOD FOR A DAY . SOMETIMES AN HOUR ONCE A MONTH. But it keeps overheating. Hello.

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