what's wrong with my car

1998 FORD EXPLORER
98,100 MILES
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SANITRA82
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battery light came on its hard to steer and it's running hot.
Dec 27, 2011 at 12:56 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Battery light is a charging system issue. Hard to steer probably means the power steering pump isn't producing enough pressure to provide assist. Running hot could be low coolant, stuck thermostat, clogged radiator, fan not turning, or a water pump not pumping coolant.
Dec 27, 2011 at 12:58 AM