1996 Ford Escort water bubbling

1996 FORD ESCORT
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LEIGH29
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Engine Cooling problem
1996 Ford Escort All Wheel Drive Manual 124000 miles
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when standing still and engine idling water leaks from the right wheel arch and also water in the bottle bubbles and steam bellows from the bonnet do you no what it might be .
May 18, 2008 at 9:34 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may have a serious problem with the cooling system, i would have the system pressure tested for leaks, replace the thermostat , check & flow test radiator, check pressure cap and check fan operations. hopefully you have not a head gasket issue.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 18, 2008 at 9:38 PM
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