Yesterday spoke was coming from under my hood but not ove...
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Mechanic01
224 days ago
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have you verified if the fans are coming on?
was it overheated before get it get so hot it shut off ?
Customer
224 days ago
Out never overheated beforeFans are on
Mechanic01
224 days ago
Ok it sounds like ti may just need to be bled properly I recommend a coolant funnel for that. you can get them at the auto parts store. simply sill and wait for the bubbles to stop
Customer
224 days ago
Ok how do I do this? I have a funnel
Mechanic01
224 days ago
its a special funnel, heres a video on how to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4xIT7yXUiI
Customer
224 days ago
Ok I'll try that next thank you anything else I need to know?
Mechanic01
224 days ago
thats it, if your still having overheat issues I would change the [thermostat](/topics-thermostat-ford/) and if your still having probs after that check for blown head gasket with kit from autozone
Customer
224 days ago
Ok perfect thank you one last question
how will I know it's the thermostat?
Mechanic01
224 days ago
you wont until you pull it and check and even then it could be interment. make sure to replace with high quality part if you do.
Customer
224 days ago
Perfect thanks
Mechanic01
224 days ago
your very welcome
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