Prevent your Ford from overheating 

Prevent your Ford from overheating

To protect your Ford’s engine from overheating, your car's water pump circulates antifreeze/coolant throughout the radiator and the cooling system – think of the heart circulating oxygen and other vital nutrients to various parts of the body. That's why a consumer's ability to recognize the warning signs of cooling system trouble is so important. The five most obvious warning signs include:

* Antifreeze/coolant on the pavement
* Temperature warning light goes on or temperature gauge reads higher than usual
* Engine overheating
* Poor air conditioner or heater performance
* Antifreeze/coolant on the floor of the passenger compartment

Any of the above signs could indicate a leaking, clogged or corroded radiator or heater and/or deteriorating or leaking radiator or heating hoses. Leaking or corroded radiators, heaters and hoses can restrict coolant flow, causing poor air conditioning performance, poor heater performance and engine overheating. Anytime you see these signs, bring your Ford immediately to a specialist. Radiators and other cooling system components can be repaired rather than replaced if the problem is corrected quickly. Should you need to replace your Ford's radiator, A/C condenser or some of the engine parts – find the best deal at trusted and reliable online auto parts stores like Ford Parts Online. Don’t dally - if your Ford’s cooling problems are not repaired quickly they can cause costly damage to other parts of the vehicle, such as the engine.