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6 Signs Your Ford Needs a Radiator Repair

Dec 6, 2022

Your Ford’s cooling system consists of a radiator, a water pump, and a thermostat to keep the parts cool and prevent overheating. When there’s a problem with your car’s radiator and you don’t get it repaired fast, it could cause damage to your engine and other critical components. The following signs will warn you when it’s time to take your EcoSport, Escape, or Bronco to your Ford dealer for a radiator repair.

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1. Your Car Is Leaking Coolant

If you suddenly have to top off the coolant more than usual, there might be a leak. Check the ground under your car; it’s a coolant leak if you spot bright yellow, orange, pink, or green puddles. Ask your Ford technician to check where the leak is coming from and perform the necessary repairs before it causes damage to your engine.

2. Your Car Is Overheating

When there’s a cooling system malfunction, your car will overheat. If the coolant level is low or there’s a leak, there’s not enough fluid to keep the parts cool. A faulty thermostat releasing an incorrect amount of fluid will cause overheating issues. If your vehicle overheats when idling, the culprit could be a broken or defective radiator fan that isn’t pulling air into the radiator to cool it down and causing your car to overheat.

3. The Radiator Is Rusty

A rusty radiator could also cause your car to overheat. Rust creates holes that will cause fluid leaks. Check the color of your coolant, and if it is brownish, it’s contaminated with rust. Over time the contaminated coolant will cause your radiator to malfunction.

4. The Radiator Is Blocked

Your car’s radiator and cooling system can get blocked with a thick sludgy slime formed by corrosion and scale build-up. The thick substance will prevent the coolant from flowing through the lines to the engine, causing overheating.

5. The Radiator Fins are Clogged or Damaged

The radiator fins can get clogged or damaged by road dirt and debris, such as leaves, insects, or stones. Clogged or damaged fins will prevent the necessary airflow from reducing the temperature of the hot coolant, and your car will overheat.

6. You See Smoke

Your car’s radiator cools down the fluid to lower the engine heat. You will see smoke when the radiator malfunctions and gets too hot under the hood. Pull over immediately, wait for your vehicle to cool down, and call your dealer for assistance.

Overheating is a typical sign of radiator problems and should be taken care of immediately to prevent further damage to your car. If your Ford shows any of the above signs, call Koons Woodbridge Ford today for repairs before more damage occurs that could cost you a heap of money to fix.

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