2018 Ford Escape Coolant

These symptoms can indicate depleted coolant, a leak, or another cooling-system concern. A pressure test and inspection help determine whether the vehicle needs a drain and refill, a repair, or both. Check the system only when it is cold because a cooling system can be hot and pressurized 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 refill uses the coolant type and concentration the manufacturer specifies for this vehicle. Pressure testing helps distinguish routine coolant maintenance from a leak that needs repair. The inspection considers both the fluid's condition and the cooling system's ability to retain pressure.

• Drain and refill with manufacturer-specified coolant
• Pressure test for leaks
• Inspect hoses, cap, radiator, and water pump area

That schedule is the appropriate guide for routine maintenance on this vehicle. Coolant condition can also be tested during a service visit between scheduled points, particularly if the vehicle shows a symptom or the system's level changes. A test and inspection help separate coolant that is due from a leak that requires repair.

• Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule
• Test coolant condition during a service visit
• Pressure-test the system when coolant loss is suspected

Coolants are not interchangeable, so the correct selection should be confirmed for the vehicle rather than chosen by appearance. Color is not a reliable guide to what is in the bottle or what belongs in the system. David McDavid Ford can service the vehicle using the manufacturer's specified coolant type and concentration.

• Use the manufacturer's specification for the vehicle
• Do not assume different coolants are interchangeable
• Do not use color alone to identify coolant

Coolant additives can deplete while the fluid still appears to work, so adding fluid is not a substitute for scheduled service. A level that keeps dropping indicates a leak rather than normal consumption and calls for an inspection. Never open the cooling system when it is hot or pressurized; checking it is done cold.

• Top-off service does not renew depleted additives
• Recurring coolant loss can indicate a leak
• Check the cooling system only when cold

The service team can evaluate the coolant's condition, pressure-test the system, and inspect the related components. David McDavid Ford is at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. You can also review current service specials before booking.

• Book online through the service scheduler
• Call 817-420-7990 for assistance
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South in Fort Worth