2001 Ford Focus Overheating

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD FOCUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
I forgot to put water in my car and I took a 2 hour trip. The engine begin to give a burnt smell and it also began to smoke. I filled it with water and the smell and smoke stopged. The moment the smoke stopoed the temperature gauge began to tell me that the vehicle is starting to overheat. Did I ruin a sensor, thermostat or waterpump. Should I drain it and fill it with coolant. If so, is there a particular coolant I should add or does it matter.
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 12:03 AM

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Tiny
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Coolant will for sure help cool the engine quicker
but if you are having an overheating issue need to check t thermostat
do a coolant pressure test
check coolant fans
check and make sure you coolant level full
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 7:05 PM

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