Car running hot with a/c on

[SHOracer86]

I've noticed that my car has been running a bit on the hot side with the a/c on. Needless to say I live in Florida and temps have been in the upper 90's. I have an autometer water temp gauge and it often reads 210F on the highway and can creep even higher on the street. The fan is turning on at 210 but seems as if its not sufficient. Does anyone think it could possibly be the thermostat or possibly a radiator cap? Also has anyone installed the fan turn on switch that they sell at part stores that allows you to set your fan turn on temp?

 

[Operation SHO]

ive seen those switches but personaly never had any positive luck with them, ur best bet would be to change out the thermostat it couldnt hurt and you might be able to find one that opens at a lower temp

 

[rubydist]

210 is fine, 230 is not so good.

 

[projectSHO89]

210 is fine, 230 is not so good.

Indeed. Typical operating temps run from 210 to 220 under warmer conditions.

Do not worry about it.

 

[Devin]

I thought that our stock thermostat opened at 195?

 

[projectSHO89]

I thought that our stock thermostat opened at 195?

Yes, so? That's the MINIMUM "normal" operating temperature.

For Fords with electric fans, the highs peed fan usually kicks in around 210-215.

 

[Toul]

Don't run your a/c. Problem = solved.