2021 Ford EcoSport Coolant in Fort Worth, TX

These signs can reflect depleted coolant protection or a leak in the cooling system. A pressure test helps separate a service need from a repair need. Do not open the system when it is hot or under pressure; checking it should be done cold.

• Temperature gauge running higher than usual
• Sweet smell or puddle beneath 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. The inspection helps identify concerns that a fluid-level check cannot find. Because a hot cooling system is pressurized, technicians handle the check safely when the system is cold.

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

Coolant condition can also be tested during a service visit between scheduled points. Testing is useful because the additive package can deplete while the fluid still looks and behaves like coolant. The condition found during the visit helps determine whether service or further inspection is appropriate.

• Follow the manufacturer's published maintenance schedule
• Have coolant condition tested during service visits
• Use inspection findings to distinguish maintenance from repair

Coolants are not interchangeable, so selecting fluid by convenience can compromise the protection the system needs. Colour is not a reliable guide to what is in the bottle. David McDavid Ford can use the manufacturer-specified coolant type and concentration during service.

• Use the manufacturer's specified coolant type
• Do not treat different coolants as interchangeable
• Do not use colour alone to identify coolant

Adding fluid may temporarily bring the reservoir to the proper level, but it does not explain why the level changed. The cooling system is under pressure and hot after running, so checking it should be done cold. Book an inspection if the level falls again or if other warning signs appear.

• Top-off service restores level only
• Repeated coolant loss points to a possible leak
• Inspect the system cold and pressure-test it when appropriate

The service team can evaluate coolant condition, pressure-test the system, and inspect the related components on your 2021 Ford EcoSport. You can also review current service specials before booking. David McDavid Ford is at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Schedule online through the service appointment page
• Call 817-420-7990 for assistance
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South in Fort Worth, TX