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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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i own 96 cobra with only 45000 miles on it. my temperature gauge is showing that my engine is running very warm. almost out of the normal zone. this is all the time and not just when its hot outside. i have heard that the cobras tend to do that but is that going to mess up my car. there radiator is full and there are no significant dents in the radiator? help me please anyone!
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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Wasn't there a recall on the 96's because they were running hot? I'm sure some of the Cobra guys will chime in shortly.
Ding ding ding. There was indeed a recall when the first run Cobra's first came out due to overheating problems. My 96 never ran hot so I never bothered to make sure it had it. Might want to swing by a Ford dealer and ask about it.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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would i qualify for this recall you think.just call ford ?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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If the recall has not been done, then obvisouly yes you do qualify. Call a Ford dealer and ask............
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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check out www.blueovalnews.com
usually they have TSB's and stuff on there for the recalls, etc
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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You might not qualify for a free fix, but at least they would have documentation on what the problem was, and is most likely an easy fix. My guess it is some sensor or blocking hooked up in that plastic manifold.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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The radiator? What was wrong with the radiator? Core defect?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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im not sure what it is, i just know its running hotter than it should be, i went to ford and they said my car is to old to qualify for any recall and they dont show ever having one with my problem.any other suggestions?
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