Why is my 2015 Ford Focus overheating?
Why is my 2015 Ford Focus overheating?
While there are a variety of reasons your Ford Focus is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
How to troubleshoot overheating in a Ford Focus?
Clip the test light to the negative battery terminal and probe the fan’s electrical connector. One of the terminals in the connector should cause the test light to come on when it is touched with the probe indicating power is being supplied to the fan. Switch the test light to the positive battery terminal and touch the terminals in the connector.
How does heat coolant work in a Ford Focus?
Heat coolant is released to the air in the radiator as air is pulled across it’s cooling fins by the electric fan. To keep the engine cool, the fans must work properly and the coolant must flow freely through the engine. Allow the engine to cool completely.
How can I keep my car from overheating?
To keep the engine cool, the fans must work properly and the coolant must flow freely through the engine. Allow the engine to cool completely. Visually inspect the radiator hoses for obvious splits and leaks that could cause coolant to be lost and overheating to occur. Verify the serpentine belt isn’t missing.
Where is the water pump in a Ford Focus?
The water pump is driven by a single serpentine belt that also drives the alternator and power steering. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The tank is clearly marked low and full. Add coolant as needed.
Clip the test light to the negative battery terminal and probe the fan’s electrical connector. One of the terminals in the connector should cause the test light to come on when it is touched with the probe indicating power is being supplied to the fan. Switch the test light to the positive battery terminal and touch the terminals in the connector.
Heat coolant is released to the air in the radiator as air is pulled across it’s cooling fins by the electric fan. To keep the engine cool, the fans must work properly and the coolant must flow freely through the engine. Allow the engine to cool completely.
To keep the engine cool, the fans must work properly and the coolant must flow freely through the engine. Allow the engine to cool completely. Visually inspect the radiator hoses for obvious splits and leaks that could cause coolant to be lost and overheating to occur. Verify the serpentine belt isn’t missing.
The water pump is driven by a single serpentine belt that also drives the alternator and power steering. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The tank is clearly marked low and full. Add coolant as needed.
