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four things off the top of my head. 1. radiator clogged. 2. heater core clogged. 3. thermostat stuck closed. 4. if running even cold and pumping water out, blown head gasket. very easy to do any time engine runs hot.

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Q: Why wont your Ford Escort let you add water to its radiator?
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