1995 ford windstar 230,000 mi .... last night my heater quit blowing heat then my temp guage pegged HOT, i replaced the thermostat today and still having the same problem, i refilled with 50/50 antifreeze/water about 1.5 gal seems to be full... could my heater core be clogged or ???????? any info on this matter would be great!!!!!!!! thanks, broke and carless
2006-12-09 09:16:23 · 5 answers · asked by stepbysteprichlou 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Water pump is out. Not pumping coolant thru system
2006-12-09 09:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check to make sure your water pump is working by letting the car get warm and then looking into the radiator and see if the water is circulating. If water pump is not working replace it and if is working I would replace the thermostat again just to make sure I didn't get a faulty one. If that doesn't work I don't have a clue.
Hope this helps if not I'm sorry
2006-12-09 17:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by messed up car 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That particular year of Windstar with the 3.8L V6 is notorious for blowing head gaskets. The "weak spot" is at the corners. Remove #3 and/or #4 spark plugs to check for the presence of engine coolant. If this is the case, you need to have your head gaskets replaced.
2006-12-09 17:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the impellers on the water pump are worn out.
If at some time the water in the radiator was rusty, the water pump is finished.
2006-12-09 18:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the headgasket answer.
2006-12-12 00:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by speeddemon_747 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋