[Shotimes] 1993 Taurus overheating problem

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Aaron:
 All good advice. Also check your radiator cap. They go bad and are a wear
item.
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> Help!
>
> I have seen other SHO owners describe the same problem I am having in
> various web forums, but I haven't seen a solution yet.
>
> My '93 Taurus just started overheating.  The dashboard temp gauge never
> enters the red danger zone, nor anywhere close, but the needle moves all
> over the "normal" range, visibly moving back and forth as I
> drive.  Although the gauge never registers as too hot, the engine gets
> much, much too hot -- after driving at normal city speeds for 15-20
> minutes, the smell is noticeable and you can feel way too much heat coming
> from the engine if you open the hood.  Once, I even saw a small amount of
> white smoke as I came to a stop in a parking lot.
>
> My mechanic first told me he had located the problem and installed a new
> thermostat.  The new thermostat didn't change anything -- the problem is
> exactly the same as before the thermostat was installed.
>
> Has anyone had this problem, or can you offer any suggestions?
>
> Thanks so much!!
> Aaron