1995 mercury mystique
Ok my 2.0 vtech engine seems to run hotter then it should very close to red but still in normal I live in buffalo ny and the temperature has been under 40 degrees.

I have installed new thermostat
antifreeze is moving through system upper and lower hoses fine
tested antifreeze mixture it's fine
radiator fins all fine

i may flush the system and try new antfreeze

does anyone no what the problem may be and were to check next.

i noticed the air conditioning compressor makes noise when it's on if it's going bad can it cause the overheating if the air conditioner is off it sounds fine when the compresor turns on high squeeling sound.

my brother in law has a escort with a 2.0 his stays in middle

thanks for response in advance


1995 Mercury Mystique 2.0 Zetec 2004 Pontiac Grand Am