Overheating

Tiny
FELICIA BLEDSOE
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  • 2011 FORD FUSION
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 204,000 MILES
I was accelerating my motor trying to get unstuck in the snow and the engine overheated. I removed the thermostat and the engine is still overheating. Within about 10 minutes of driving. The water is overheating the reservoir gets low but I don't see any signs of busted hoses or where the water is going.
Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 10:12 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the engine was overheated prior to this happening, we need to make sure it isn't related to a bad head gasket. You indicated you don't know where the coolant is going, so we need to check.

Here is a link that explains how to check for a bad head gasket. Do the things it indicates and let me know the results.

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 5:18 PM

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