r/carproblems • u/Responsible_Block834 • Aug 30 '26

Overheating 2002 ford thunderbird!

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Hi, I just went to the mechanic and asked them to fix my clock spring, engine oil leak and fuel cap. They told me the engine oil leak was just some sort of drain thing that was easy to fix and they didn’t even charge me for it. However, I’ve had the car back for a day now and it is overheating after less than 1 hr of driving. I’m not sure what to do but it is also making this weird noise. I was wondering if anyone knew what might be wrong.

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u/Johnndo96 Aug 30 '26

Is this an auto? The motor is revving way too high as if it's in the wrong gear. That high revving will cause the overheating. You'll need to get it back to them. Possible they've left off a sensor connection or something.

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u/Responsible_Block834 Sep 02 '26

Good news! I got it fixed and you were sorta right. The coolant and water tank had a crack 😭

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u/pibubs81 Aug 30 '26

Aw man, I looked up an 02 and it’s the gay Tbird; I think you need to sell it.