2018 Ford EcoSport Coolant in Fort Worth, TX

A warning sign does not identify the exact cause by itself. A pressure test and inspection can distinguish a service due from a leak requiring repair. Check the system only when it is cold because it is under pressure and hot after running.

• Temperature gauge running higher than usual
• Sweet smell or puddle under the front of the vehicle
• Rusty, cloudy, or low coolant in the reservoir

The replacement coolant is the type and concentration the manufacturer specifies for this vehicle. The pressure test helps identify leaks, while the inspection checks components that influence cooling-system integrity. Findings determine whether routine service or additional repair is appropriate.

• Drain and refill with manufacturer-specified coolant
• Cooling-system pressure test
• Inspection of hoses, cap, radiator, and water-pump area

The schedule is the authority for replacement timing on this vehicle. Coolant condition can also be tested during a service visit between scheduled points, especially when symptoms appear or the system has been inspected for a leak. A test helps determine whether service is due based on condition as well as schedule.

• Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule
• Test coolant condition during a service visit
• Investigate symptoms instead of relying only on fluid level

Coolants are not interchangeable, so selecting fluid by appearance is not a reliable approach. Colour is not a dependable guide to what is in the bottle or what belongs in the vehicle. David McDavid Ford can service the system according to the vehicle's manufacturer requirements.

• Use the manufacturer-specified coolant type
• Do not treat coolant colours as interchangeable labels
• Have the system checked if the fluid is uncertain

A level that keeps dropping points to a leak rather than normal consumption and calls for an inspection. Never open a cooling system while it is hot or pressurized; checking it is done cold. A pressure test can help identify the source before further coolant is added.

• Adding coolant does not renew depleted additives
• A repeatedly low level may indicate a leak
• Check the system only when cold

Describe the symptoms you have noticed, such as a higher temperature reading, odor, puddle, or low reservoir. The service team can evaluate coolant condition and pressure-test the system to determine the next step. Visit the service department at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Schedule online through the service appointment form
• Call 817-420-7990
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South in Fort Worth