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If the engine is taking a long time to warm up or the gauge registers low heat the thermostat probably is stuck open and needs to be replaced.
If the engine runs hot check the temperature of the upper radiator hose. If it's not hot the thermostat is stuck closed and should be replaced. If the upper hose is hot it means the thermostat is open and working. Cooling problem could be restricted radiator.
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How would you know if your thermostat is bad in a ford escort?
how do you know if the thermostat for the ford escort sport 1999 is bad
Could a faulty thermostat cause a water pump to leak in a 2000 ford escort zx2?
no if the pump is leaking it is bad and nedds replacing
How do you know when the brain box is bad for a 1995 ford escort?
how do you know when the brain box is bad for a 1995 ford escort
What will cause the engine in a Ford Escort ZX2 to get hot?
1.) Low Coolant, 2.) Bad Coolant, 3.) Bad Thermostat, 4.) Worn Water Pump, 5.) Lead-Foot Problems
Can a bad relay shut off a car?
my 93 ford escort lx cranks but wont start an run what is wrong with it please tell me
What is causing your 1999 Ford Escort Stationwagon to run hot?
The radiator may need to be rodded out. The thermostat could be stuck shut. The sensor for the radiator fan may be bad. The radiator fan itself could be bad.
Why would a 1997 Ford Escort not shift from 2nd to drive?
Probably a bad or malfunctioning modulator valve in the transmission. A good shop can tell you with their computer equipment.
Would a bad thermostat cause overheating in 1997 ford probe?
Yes a bad thermostat would cause overheating in any car. A thermostat regulates the temperature.
Will a bad thermostat cause the ac to not work on a 2000 ford focus?
No.
Cylinder not firing on 1996 Ford Escort?
Bad spark plug? Bad plug wire? Do a compression test
How long can you run on a bad transmission?
how long can you run on a bad transmission on a 97 ford escort lx Sudan
What are the symptoms of a bad oxygen sonsor on a 1999 Ford Escort?
Poor gas mileage.
