![]() This has become a very expensive problem. Ford said there were no recalls yet I've seen a number of these cases.Īny thoughts appreciated. Same exact codes and messages on the new engine!?!?! My mechanic said it was likely a software or sensor issue and couldn't diagnose further. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine. Engine goes into limp mode again on the highway. If it stays on after starting or illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction.Not sense of urgency but bring it in, the fix will take an hour. They said bring it in, they have a software update to address it, just released. Dealer said it was probably air in the coolant line so they flushed the coolant and topped it off.Dealer and Ford said I coolant leak in the engine and needed a new engine.I picked the car up, drove off the lot, went into limp mode. They couldn't get the high temp message after weeks with the car. I brought the car back for the same message.Dealer said it was probably air in the coolant line so they flushed the coolant and topped it off. This could happen within 30 seconds from a cold start, cold engine and then go into limp mode. I was first getting the "Engine Coolant Low Service Required" message and then the “High engine temperature Stop safely".So my question/suggestion is, when the overheat light comes on, does your fan sound like a tornado in a trailer park? It should still be at max if the gauge is anywhere above normal, and if not, that may be your culprit.Hi, I have a Ford 2014 SE 1.6L. Eventually it's either a quiet hum or undetectable (possibly off?). From there, I shut the A/C off and let the engine idle for say 2-3 minutes to cool off, and (based on sound) the fan seems to go through at least 2-3 gradually lower setting. No overheating, no loss of coolant, no leaks etc. Then a short while after that the gauge will drop to the quarter mark and make its way back to the middle (normal). Car gets up to temp with no issues what so ever. ![]() I've noticed mine seems to have a variable speed depending on engine load, A/C on/off, outside temp, etc.įor example, when it's 110 outside with the A/C on and I pull into the garage, it sounds like a tornado. Car: 2013 MK3 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI I've been having an issue with my temp gauge for a while. Think this can be partially ruled out in your case though.Īssuming the water pump is doing what it should and the dealer has changed the temp sensor(s) and the thermostat, any idea if they've checked the cooling fans for proper function? People here are referring to the plastic thermostat housing in the 2.0 engine. Temp sensors are typically over a hundred, yet a thermostat is much less. Depending on the cost of the thermostat- its not a bad idea to replace it first. The pump may be worn out: it is advisable to change the pump every time you change the timing belt, since there is an excellent cost-benefit. The mechanical properties of aluminum and coolant are different, so it takes a little longer for heat to conduct. If the level is under the minimum level recommended, the engine may overheat because there is not enough coolant. Last time I saw something comparable was in a truck that had thrown the belt on the water pump (ZERO water circulation and no cooling fan). These may be some of the causes: Not enough coolant: check the coolant level periodically. Somewhat amazing to see the temp gauge spike that fast under light acceleration.
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