2001 Ford Focus Cooling

Jan 27, 2008 6 Replies

Hi All,



I could be well off here, but in my 2001 Ford Focus, the engine temp seems to go up a little, then down a little, up then down, even on motorway runs. In traffic it sometimes gets halfway up, though I've not seen it go past this.



Just wondering is there a problem with the thermostat, as other cars I've driven seem to warm up to halfway generally and stick there when alls well.



Does it sound like a thermostat? If so, how much for the part, and what could happen if I don't change it?



Cheers


leave it alone, unless it actually overheats.

I would say it is giving you an accurate reading.

Make sure the radiator cooling fan isn't starting and stopping intermittently.

The temp gauge is actually ECU controlled and should move progressively up to bang on half way no matter what the car is doing.

I would agree its not right, and first port of call would be change the thermostat and flush cooling system.

Tim..

It's supposed to start & stop intermittently.

Thats what my line of thought was. Cheers.

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

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