Overheated and will not start

Tiny
DM1979
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  • 2016 FORD FUSION
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,770 MILES
Arrived home sat in car on idle using phone and notification “engine coolant over temperature “ turned engine off immediately checked coolant and it was low proceeded to add coolant heard low pop sound and tried turning the engine on and it wouldn’t start as if battery drained out.
Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 9:02 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would remove the spark plugs and see if the engine cranks over faster. I am wondering if the head gasket failed and there is coolant in one of the cylinders. You cannot compress a liquid and the result is what you hear.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

I attached the procedure for removing the plugs below for you.

Roy

Spark Plugs
Base Part Number: 12405
Removal

image WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) .
Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.
Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07B Engine Ignition - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4, Removal and Installation) .
NOTICE: Do not remove the spark plugs when the engine is hot or cold soaked. Spark plug thread or cylinder head damage can occur. Make sure the engine is warm (hand touch after cooling down) prior to spark plug removal.

NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTICE: The spark plug procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the cylinder head and spark plug will result.

NOTICE: The spark plug must be securely held in an assembly aid or tool to prevent the spark plug from falling into the spark plug well which may damage the spark plug or the cylinder head.

NOTICE: If a spark plug is dropped, internal damage may result and the spark plug must be discarded. The use of a damaged spark plug may cause engine damage to occur.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the spark plugs.
Torque : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 5:50 AM
Tiny
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I jumped started the car and it turned on. So I ran it the temperature held good it ran fine. But when I parked it the car overheated again while in idle.
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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 7:59 AM
Tiny
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Okay, does the cooling fan come on when it gets hot? It should come on at 208 degrees.

I attached a wiring diagram of the fan for you. Check the fuse for the fan and also check for voltage to the fan when it gets hot.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Roy

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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 8:14 AM

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