For me the fan was not turning on and the car got hot. In the meantime, I would turn the a/c on to get the other fan to kick in and the motor would cool off.
I got tired of doing that and I asked my dear old dad to help. This is what he did:
My 83 year father figured it out without spending a dime. (Ford dealer wanted $95 dollars just to look at it!)
#1 Look at the fan shroud and locate the sensor that goes into the shroud. Remove the sensor from the shroud and and disconnect it from each other.
#2 Clean the inside of the connectors. Mine were filthy.
#3 Put back together.
Ford should know this already. My father was in disbelief on why the connection was'nt better protected.
Replacing a bad water pump can help to stop a motor from overheating. Hopefully that was the cause of the overheating. If it does not stop the overheating, try replacing the thermostat. Make sure you have the proper mix of antifreeze and water, the radiator filled with it. Check the level of coolant FIRST. Next, the hoses, and third the thermostat. Then, disconnect a hose and see if, by starting the vehicle, if there's water pressure. If not, its water pump time!
Waterpump, thermostat, radiator, radiator hoses.
I don't own a 1993 Nissan Pickup Truck, stupid! check your thermostat to see if it opening
I'm not a mechanic but, I had to replace my radiator to fix the overheating problem on my 1994. That was the last thing I replaced after replacing the water pump, thermostat, and replaced my fan with a clutch fan. have not had anymore problems with it overheating once the radiator was replaced. Flush the coolant first then replace the radiator. Hope this helps.
To replace a thermostat on 1998 Silhouette, locate it under the top hose assembly inside the radiator. It is fairly easy to replace with the right tools.
I had replaced the water pump and radiator. This had continued to overheat but not as bad. After replacing the head gasket it was finally fixed. I was able to answer my own question only after replacement.
If your vehicle is still overheating after replacing the radiator, water pump, and thermostat, there may be several potential issues. Check for air trapped in the cooling system, as this can impede coolant flow. Additionally, inspect for leaks in hoses or the radiator, and ensure that the radiator is not clogged. Finally, consider the possibility of a malfunctioning temperature sensor or an issue with the engine itself, such as a blown head gasket.
Very possibly. You can check a spark plug and see if they are wet or you can see if there is gasoline in the coolant liquid.
the thermostat will be under the THERMOSTAT HOUSING, which is where the TOP radiator hose fits on ie(radiator to thermostat housing) this keeps the engine at an OPTIMUM temperature BUT can be A cause of OVERHEATING IF malfunctioning
Check the fan clutch, it may not be working properly.
low radiator fluid or a possible bad thermostat.
Low coolant? Radiator probably needs flushing and/or replacing after 40 years. Bad thermostat? System airbound? Water pump not circulating coolant? Hoses collapsing? Bad radiator cap?