1997 Ford Escort water pump?

1997 FORD ESCORT
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AKO
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I have to put water in my radiator alot and when I put some in the overflow container tonight the water was boiling in the overflow? Does that mean the water pump is going out? It also sounds horrible when it is idling.
Jan 20, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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[quote:922514d171="ako"]Engine problem
1997 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles
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I have to put water in my radiator alot and when I put some in the overflow container tonight the water was boiling in the overflow? Does that mean the water pump is going out? It also sounds horrible when it is idling.[/quote:922514d171]

the water pump should be change with the timing belt
check thermostat and head gasket
Jan 20, 2008 at 1:46 PM
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