If your fanbelt is old, it may be slipping or loose. If so, replace it. Aaaaand, your thermostat could be stuck.
Also Check to make sure that your head gasket is not leaking, the exause could be heating, and boiling your coolant.
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Check your owner's manuel.
Originally it would have come from the factory with GREEN colored antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
probly your head gasket...
Probably - check coolant level
I need to change out the alternator on my 2001 f150 supercrew. how do I do it?
According to the 1997 Ford F-150 owners manual : It would have come with green colored antifreeze from the factory ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
You probably have a leaking heater core.
Car Engine Overheating - Troubleshooting Check related link below…
Antifreeze or water ( whatever you are using in the engine for cooling), will be leaking out and onto the engine and ground if the small hole in the front isn't plugged with oil or dirt. Otherwise it may go into the engine oil. If the impellar inside has stopped turning, you will notice that the engine will start overheating.
How do you remove and replace the battery on a 2001 Ford F150?
go to following link you will get the answer: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-replace-brakes-2003-f150/