Severity: Fix right away. Driving risks expensive damage or a breakdown.
On Ford vehicles, the engine got so hot that the computer turned on over-temperature protection, which can shut down cylinders to save the engine.
Check the coolant level, thermostat, water pump, and cooling fan. Do not drive until the cause is found.
Stop the engine as soon as it is safe. Driving an overheated engine can cause severe damage.
Avoid driving until it is checked — towing is the safer choice. Stop the engine as soon as it is safe. Driving an overheated engine can cause severe damage.
The most common causes are: Engine overheating; Low coolant level; Failed thermostat; Failed water pump; Failed cooling fan. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Check the coolant level, thermostat, water pump, and cooling fan. Do not drive until the cause is found.
