2006 Ford Explorer Engine Overheat

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I own a 2006 ford explorer. Just 2 days after taking the vehicle out of the dealer, the engine overheated. The minute I noticed the warning light, I turned the engine off. Took the vehicle for service as it was leaking coolant. they got it fixed. What damage could be caused when the engine overheated? does the engine lose power when it overheats? I mean this is a brand new vehicle. that should have never happened but it did.

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Feb 14, 2006 at 4:14 AM
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have the coolant system pressure tested if the vehicle overheated it could have cracked a head.. if you didn't overheat the vehicle should be o.k. make sure shop documents their fault on invoice or in some sort of writing
Feb 14, 2006 at 10:16 AM

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Have the cooling system pressure tested. If the engine truly overheated, a cracked cylinder head is possible; if it did not, it should be okay. Ask the shop to document their fault in writing on the invoice.

Conversation Summary

A 2006 Ford Explorer overheated and leaked coolant two days after leaving the dealer. The owner shut it off when the warning light came on, had the leak repaired, and asked what damage overheating can cause and whether it reduces power. The expert advised a cooling-system pressure test, noted a possible cracked head if it overheated, and recommended written documentation of the shop's fault.

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