Ford escort 1989 overheating and heater not working. Any ideas?

Ford escort 1989 overheating and heater not working. Any ideas? - 1

Simply a 26 year old car. More dead than alive.

Don't waste money on repairs on a car that's worth less than 800 dollars.

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Check the fluid in the cooling system