Coolant temperature overheat

Tiny
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  • 2014 FORD FUSION
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
Coolant temperature overheat and temperature gauge stays at high. Car sat overnight and still same problem. Car will not go but maybe five miles an hour.
Thursday, January 4th, 2018 AT 8:52 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter which will cause the engine to overheat and have no power as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, January 5th, 2018 AT 2:09 PM

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