If you are driving and notice smoke from under the hood and look down at the temperature gauge, you may see the needle moving toward the hot zone. The service engine light may even come on. What does it mean?
You can first check the radiator hoses and the jug that holds the fluid. It may be empty, so you have a leak from the hose or the radiator itself. If that's not it, check your oil level to see if it is low. The oil and water must always have an adequate reading. Otherwise, the engine will overheat.
The last thing to check is to ensure the motor fan is working along with the thermostat to cool the engine. If the climate is excessively hot, and the vehicle is idling at a stop, this could be another reason, but it doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong with the vehicle. Visit our service center today at Louisburg Ford in Louisburg, KS.