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2001 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Thermostat.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on June 25, 2012

Over heating on occation

My daughter has a 2001 Ford Focus. The water guage keeps heating up into the red zone, but if she puts the heater on for about 10 minutes, it drops back down to normal and everything is fine till next time.
What could be the problem causing this issue?
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Replied on June 25, 2012

Could be a bad thermostat does the raditor fan come on at the correct temp?Any codes in the computer?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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