austinrogers99

I am looking into buying a 1995 F150 with a 300 I6 and a 5 speed. I test drove it today and it did fine. No missing, sputtering, or overheating. When I got back I noticed that the top Radiator hose was flat. The guy said it needed a thermostat but I'm not sure. I checked the oil and there wasn't any water in it. I'm just curious what could be causing this because I really like the truck and it's a good deal but I do not want to get myself in a mechanical nightmare. I posted this in another forum and someone said it could be the radiator cap. I just want any ideas or anyone who has had this problem before. Thanks, Austin.

Chris_1

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Sounds like the thermostat isn't opening.

austinrogers99

That's what the guy is saying. But if the thermostat isn't opening wouldn't it overheat? Thanks, Austin.

Matthew Burr

depends on how long your running it, those 300's are pretty rock solid

i've had at 4 thermostats go out on me... i gave up on it and just left it out

Big Mike 1952

I have a 94 f-150 and that happened 2 me last week.I have a 300 -6 cyl. It was not over heating but i pulled the cap off and rad was full of brown junk . we pulled the rad and cleaned it and now temp does not go up past cold mark , where it was running mid way before. Hose is not collapsing any more , hope that helps...

austinrogers99

Thanks everyone for the replies. Popped on a new rad cap and it fixed it right up. Also found a small leak in the radiator so I changed it and everything seems to be working great now.