1998 Ford Fiesta

1998 FORD FIESTA
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ASHASHAH
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Heater problem
1998 Ford Fiesta Manual

Hi, I have this or about a year now, and ever since I have it I have had Problems with the heater, The car does not give out hot heat at all, also I have to top the water up because after 3 hours of drving the water finishes which makes the car stall, when the water is full the car drives well but does not blow out warm/hot heat....please help!
Dec 20, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Surprising its not overheating-

I have to top the water up because after 3 hours of drving the water finishes. if there's no external leakage its either burning in the cylinders or going to the oil crankcase. For no heat could be the heater control valve or a clogged heater core and stuck open thermostat.

Any white smoke coming out of the exhaust ?
Dec 20, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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ASHASHAH
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Thanks for your reply, much appreciated!
The car does heat up after the 3 hours of driving which causes the car to stall and the thermo dial on red....What is it i should do and what do you think are the cost? I was told could be the head gasket?
Dec 21, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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To find out if its the head gasket get it block and pressure tested
Dec 21, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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