Overheating

2003 FORD F-150
191,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOMINIQUE POOLE
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So I just bought this truck and after a couple days driving it it would stop running. Everything is still on as if the key is turned over but not in ignition. Then I see the coolant and low oil pressure symbol I just wanted to ask what you think my problem is? Because I have some ideas but am not sure and sorry if I’m not descriptive enough. Thank you
Apr 1, 2019 at 3:39 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Could you do me a favor and pull out the engine oil dipstick and look at the color of the oil. If it looks like oil or is black then it's okay. If it looks like coffee or coffee creamer then you probably have a blown head gasket, which is what I suspect your vehicle's problem is. I have included a few links for you to go to down below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you find out please.

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 1, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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Most parts stores will do a scan for free to see if there are any trouble codes in the engine control module. This may help lead us in the right direction because there are literally hundreds of scenarios that can cause this.
Apr 1, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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