Coolant problems

JLAMPS91

MEMBER
2008 FORD ESCAPE
3.0L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
95,750 MILES

The other day I noticed my coolant tank was empty after my heat stopped, so I filled it up and got home and it was empty again. Put more coolant. Had heat for a little while then mo heat and empty again. Haven't seen a lot of leaking but there's also foam in the coolant tank.

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SQM

MECHANIC
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

If you are losing coolant that fast, it is likely a leak. Do you see any coolant under the vehicle when parked?
If you start the vehicle and let it idle, does it leak then?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-leak-symptoms

Foam in coolant typically points to a gasket leak.
Do you see any smoke coming out of the tailpipe?
Usually if there is a head gasket leak you will get white smoke out of the tailpipe.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Check your oil, if there is coolant mixed with it, the color usually turns milky white.
Here is a guide on how to test for a blown head gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please let me know what else you might be experiencing.
Thank you.