2006 Ford Explorer ENGINE RACES AND TEMP GAUGE JUMPS TO HOT

Tiny
CPAP1978
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  • 2006 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
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  • 63,000 MILES
RECENTLY OH ABOUT A MONTH OF AND ON WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE WOULD RACE AND U CAN HERE THE ENGINE RUNS A HIGH PICTCH SOUND. WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IF THE COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW THAT MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM. OK BUT WE HAD OUR ENGINE OIL CHANGED AND THEY DO A CHECK ON FLUID LEVELS AND REFILL. SECOUND IT COULD ALSO BE A LOOSE OR WORN BELT. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO WHAT AND HOW CAN I SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. P.S. ENGINE RACING.
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 8:16 PM

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Tiny
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When you say the engine is racing, do you mean the RPM's are going high? Also, is there a noise associated with this? Does the vehicle speed up without you touching the throttle?
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 AT 2:02 PM
Tiny
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The rpms do not jump or car does not speed up. But I can say that the car does have a high pitch sound and that the temp gauge will jump to the engine hot.
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked the belt to make sure it is tight?
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 AT 9:07 PM

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