1996 Ford Taurus "engine coolant temp" Questions

coolant temperature sensor while the engine is running. This should cause the fans to turn on low then kick to high Typically when the engine computer loses the signal from the coolant temp sensor, it

it's low. After adding coolant determine where it's leaking, and repair the leak. Most of the serious engine damage we see in our shop, comes from overheated engines that have been run low on coolant!

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY RADIATOR COOLANT BOILS OVER... TEMPERATURE GAGE RUNS INTO HOT ZONE @ IDLE... WHEN RPMS ARE 3000 AND UP... THE TEMP GAGE READS IN THE MIDDLE OF TEMP GAGE.

...when you start getting a good stream pouring you have "burped" the system Possible clogged engine coolant ports, inspect thermostat for sticking or if installed correctly. Hopefully this

...engine coolant ,coolant temp. switch for the fans,fan relay shorted closed.and possibly a computer.check for codes,coolant level in radiator when cold,remove relay for fan and see if the fan stops. ...

...coolant out of reservoir cap when engine is switched off after a normal 12- 15 mile drive...temp gauge stays within normal range...changed thermostat to no effect. are the fans on when engine ...

...coolant and it was good. The thermostat is bad. Its the only item that allows the engine to heat up quickly. Its stuck open. Replace your thermostat, it's bad not letting the coolant regulate to ...

...coolant temp sensor failed - air intake temp sensor failed - cold start injector failed (if fitted) - thermotime switch failed (if fitted) - engine timing not correct - fuel pressure low Anyone out ...

...engine is obviously getting too hot because the coolant begins to steam before it overflows from underneath the radiator cap. The first time this happened, I came back back from the store and saw the ...

...You could also try changing your thermostat. This controls the amount of coolant going through your engine. If it is not opening it is not allowing coolant to cool your engine causing it to ...