2001 Ford Escape Having Coolant Every 75 Miles Fans Kicking On Running Hot Via

2001 FORD ESCAPE
16,800 MILES
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having to add coolant every 75 miles fans not kicking on but not running hot via guage on one occassion a puff of smoke on the passenger side
Mar 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM
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BLAZE45
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Sounds like a headgasket is going out. When the headgasket service is done, have the head milled/resurfaced to ensure that the headgasket seals properly.
Mar 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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