2000 Ford Explorer Coolant Backup

2000 FORD EXPLORER
109,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JANICE E MAURA
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Why does my radiator coolant back up in the resevoir tank and overflow. Then drain back into the radiator when the engine is off?
Mar 16, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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DAVE H
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have the headgasket and water pump checked
Mar 17, 2010 at 4:57 AM
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