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Old 07-20-2013
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hello i just bought a 1997 f150 the guy told me it over heats on the high way but is fine on back roads. he also said it may need a new motor.....i really hope thats not the problem.

my question is where should i start looking and tinkering.....water pump?
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Flush the cooling system and replace the T-Stat. If the truck still over heats then look into the water pump.
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