2019 Ford Fusion Coolant

These symptoms can reflect depleted coolant or a cooling-system leak. The system is under pressure and hot after running, so checking it should be done cold. A pressure test helps determine whether the vehicle needs routine coolant service or leak repair.

• 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. Inspection is important because a fluid change alone does not identify a leak. David McDavid Ford can use the findings to distinguish a service due from a repair that requires attention.

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

That schedule includes cooling-system inspection and coolant flush or replacement guidance. Coolant condition can also be tested during a service visit between scheduled points. Testing helps identify whether the fluid needs service or whether a leak is affecting the system.

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

Colour is not a reliable guide to what is in the bottle, so selecting fluid by appearance can create an incorrect mixture. David McDavid Ford uses the manufacturer's specified coolant type and concentration for the service. If the fluid is unknown or the level is low, have the system checked rather than guessing.

• Use the type specified by the manufacturer
• Do not assume different coolants are interchangeable
• Do not use colour alone to identify coolant

A level that keeps dropping indicates a leak rather than normal consumption and calls for an inspection. The cooling system is under pressure and hot after running, so checking it should be done cold. A pressure test can help identify whether the system needs service or repair.

• Top-off service does not renew coolant additives
• A repeatedly low level points to a possible leak
• Check the system only when it is cold

Tell the service team about any temperature change, smell, puddle, or low reservoir level. The visit can include coolant-condition testing and a pressure test to separate routine maintenance from a leak requiring repair. David McDavid Ford is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Book through the online service scheduler
• Call 817-420-7990 for assistance
• Share any cooling-system symptoms when booking