93 ranger overheating

[Tpenner93]

hey. i got a 93 4.0 auto for the last couple weeks i have had a problem with the motor over heating. wondering if any one else has the same problem. temp guage will fluctuate from 1/4 to 3/4 and motor will stay cool so long as i keep driving. tested water pump flushed rad fan blades are good no fluid loss head gaskets are good Any ideas?

 

[pacodiablo]

You said the fan blades are good, but is it actually turning on? If not, that will definitely cause what you are describing.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

if it stays cool while driving then you have airflow problems. a malfuntioned fan clutch, debris between the radiator and condenser, bent over radiator fins, etc.

 

[parkrangerjeremy]

or it could be the crappy ford temp gauge those are crap

 

[Tpenner93]

yes the fan engages. dont think its the temp guage seeing as i have blown through a rad cap already from it running hot

 

[parkrangerjeremy]

then i would most likely say its your fan clutch if you checked all the other items