2000 Ford Escort Temp guage at zero, power steering not wor

Tiny
ZOOMJIM
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  • 2000 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 145,000 MILES
Hello,

After running about 15 minutes I noticed the temp guage was at zero. The power steering stopped working. The heater was blowing cold air. The battery light came on.

Any ideas?

Thank You
Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 8:07 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Hi zoomjim. Welcome to the forum. Have you checked the serpentine belt? All of the things you mentioned have the belt in common. Water pump, power steering pump, and generator are all driven by the belt. If the belt is not broken or fallen off, tug on it, (when the engine is not running) to see if it is loose.

Caradiodoc
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 11:21 AM

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