2001 Ford Explorer Overheating

KAK1969

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I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 87,000 miles and the Engine is running hot. Very hot. The needle goes from C to H in about 5 minutes! The battery light is on, the Check Gauge light is on and the Check Engine light is on. I made sure that there is coolant, although it looked like it was sputtering all over the engine when I raised the hood (green liquid) was all over. I let the car cool down as I was on the highway. It still starts and runs, but gets hot pretty quickly again. Then there is a strange "whirring" noise once I stop the car. This just started last night. What could be the problem? I just got the car in February, so, I am unsure of the upkeep before that
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Jul 10, 2006 at 3:05 AM

TAURUSWHEEL

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Well , I wouldn't drive it any further then to the closest reliablre repair shop,, overheating is one of the worst things you can do to your vehicle,, sounds like either a hose or rad burst.. whirring noise might be the fan staying on???

Jul 10, 2006 at 9:36 AM

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Do not drive the Explorer farther than the nearest reliable shop. Inspect for a burst radiator or coolant hose causing the rapid overheating and coolant spray, and check whether the cooling fan is staying on and causing the whirring noise.

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The owner of a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport reports that the engine overheats within minutes, with battery, check gauge, and check engine lights on. Coolant was spraying over the engine, and a whirring noise occurs after shutdown. The expert advises limiting driving to a nearby repair shop and suspects a burst hose or radiator, with the noise possibly from a fan that remains on.

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