Truck over heats when idled

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2003 Ford F-250 super duty truck. Truck temp will rise to hot when moving at steady speed or sitting idle.

What makes this problem better or worse?

Idle or constant speed. When RPMs rise it will cool off

How long has your 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty had this problem?

Few weeks

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in Mountain View CA

Aug 4, 2019

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Truck over heats when idled

What is your question?

2003 Ford F-250 super duty truck. Truck temp will rise to hot when moving at steady speed or sitting idle.

What makes this problem better or worse?

Idle or constant speed. When RPMs rise it will cool off

How long has your 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty had this problem?

Few weeks

Visitor

in Mountain View CA

Aug 4, 2019

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pushrodon Aug 5, 2019

Since raising engine rpms lowers coolant temperature - insufficient airflow into the engine bay is suspect - first thing to check is the radiator cooling fan operation. Other possibilities certainly exist.

pushrodon Aug 5, 2019

Fan ‘centrifugal clutch’ malfunction.

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