Does Your Ford Need a Radiator Repair?

If your Ford F-150, Explorer, or Edge is constantly overheating or you see smoke, the culprit could be your radiator, which keeps everything cool under the hood and ensures that your engine doesn’t overheat. Radiator trouble could cause significant damage to your engine and other components. If you spot problems early on, before it causes more damage, and get a radiator repair from your Ford dealer, you will save a heap of cash on repair costs.

Your Car Constantly Overheats

Radiator trouble will cause your Ford to overheat while driving or even when your car is idling. Overheating could be caused by a malfunctioning radiator fan, especially when your vehicle is idling.

A faulty thermostat or a lack of coolant could cause overheating when driving. When your car overheats, pull over immediately when it’s safe and wait for your vehicle to cool down. Get your car to your Ford technician as quickly as possible before the problem causes severe damage to your engine.

Your Notice a Coolant Leak

If you have to top off the coolant more often or see bright-colored orange, green, or pink pools on the ground under your car, your car is leaking coolant. If there is not enough coolant to keep the engine temperature ideal, your vehicle will overheat.

The Coolant Is Thick and Brown

Over time coolant becomes dirty, brown, and thick, it won’t flow through the system, block the radiator, and cause your car to overheat. It’s best to replace the coolant regularly to prevent overheating issues.

Your Notice Rust

Rust can create holes and cause leaks, and contaminate the coolant. Contaminated and dirty coolant severely affects your car’s cooling system. The dirty coolant can’t keep everything under the hood nice and cool, causing your vehicle to overheat.

The Radiator Fins Are Clogged

Your car’s radiator fins carry hot coolant, and the airflow cools it down. Road dirt, bugs, and small stones can clog and damage the fins, constricting the cool air from flowing through to lower the temperature of the coolant.

You See Smoke

Your radiator helps cool down critical components and ensures your engine doesn’t overheat. When there’s something wrong with the radiator, it can’t lower the temperature, causing heat. If you see smoke from under the hood or the tailpipe, the radiator is not doing its job. Stop in a safe place and call your dealership for assistance while you wait for your car to cool down.

If your radiator is malfunctioning, it’s best to act fast and get repairs before your failing radiator causes extensive damage that could lead to expensive repairs and even replacements. Call Cook County Ford now if your radiator is giving your problems, and the certified and experienced technicians will perform expert repairs.