The radiator is one of your Ford’s most important systems. Its job is to remove engine heat and protect your car against overheating. It does this by exchanging hot air from the engine for cooler outside air. As time passes, the heat and pressure can cause damage to your radiator. If this happens, it’s time to visit your Ford dealer for a radiator repair. These are a few signs to watch for that your radiator could be in trouble.
Signs You Need a Radiator Repair at Your Ford Dealer
Failed Water Pump
Liquid coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water and can absorb heat. The thermostat will open and releases coolant into the engine when the engine temperature hits a pre-determined level. The coolant absorbs heat radiating from the engine as its pumped though the system at high speed. Once the coolant enters the radiator, it’s cooled by airflow through the radiator grille.
The water pump’s responsibility is to pump the coolant through your engine. A worn or damaged pump will prevent the coolant from moving through your engine, and the temperature will rapidly increase. Our technicians will test the pump and repair or replace it. Once the water pump is working again, your engine temperature will return to normal.
Coolant Leak
As we’ve seen, coolant is essential for controlling your engine temperature. As part of your scheduled services, we check the cooling system and all its components to ensure they’re working correctly. A cooling system that hasn’t been serviced can develop problems. Seals can get damaged, rubber hoses can leak, and your engine will lose coolant.
Any coolant loss will decrease the pressure in the cooling system and reduce the speed of the remaining coolant. A coolant leak is usually easy to notice, as coolant is green, blue, pink, or yellow. If coolant leaks into your engine, you’ll see thick white exhaust smoke due to the presence of water in the coolant. We’ll examine the cooling system and find and repair the leak.
Air in the Cooling System
The cooling system in your Ford is sealed. This allows it to maintain high pressure and ensures coolant can move through it at high speed. Under certain circumstances, air can enter this sealed system and disrupt the cooling process. Air can form bubbles in the pipes and hoses and prevent the free movement of coolant.
If you start your engine and the engine begins to overheat and then return to normal, you could have air in the system. Our technicians will investigate, and we’ll bleed the cooling system to remove any air blockages.
If your engine shows signs of overheating, call us right away at Beachum and Lee Ford, Inc.
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