1993 Lincoln Continental Overheating?

Question

I was driving my car today, and I kept hearing my fan coming on. I also noticed my temp was a little higher than normal. I put antifreeze in and drove it around the block, and then i noticed i had no heat. so igot home, poped the hood and saw antifreeze on top of my engine, like pooled, and i could hear a hissing noise. I saw hose that was wet...could it be this?? i have never had a problem with this car overheating...and now I am, and my car seems to not be holding anti freeze for long periods of time. its not under my car..i couldnt figure out hwere it was going..but now i can see it pooled like under the hoses. any help here...

Answer 1

the anti freeze might have leaked onto the engine from the hose. i recommend going to the mechanic.

Answer 2

Your water pump has went out.To verify ( top off the radiator and overflow  tank with water) allow to ideal with the hood up to see where the leak is coming from.Be careful not to open the radiator when the engine is hot.Good Luck.

Answer 3

its not the water pump and its not the thermostat its just a hose have a mechanic find out which one and have it replaced

Answer 4

If the engine is a 3.8L sounds like the head gaskets