Armchair Diagnosis

[John J]

Hi all........looking for an armchair diagnosis on this one. 2021 BS BB with 50k. Earlier today I was driving up a small hill at about 40mph. With no notice, the temperature gauge peaked on hot, the check engine light came on, and I got a display reading Engine Coolant Hot or something to that effect. The car also lost all power. I pulled immediately over and turned the car off. I heard liquid gurgling behind the dashboard which gradually subsided. I opened the hood and the engine compartment stunk of coolant and it looked like maybe pooled liquid in the back of the engine compartment near the firewall. I couldn't really see because it was raining like hell. I didn't see any visible leaking but it was hard to tell. I'm having it towed in now. Any guesses?! Thanks and Bronco On!

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[Bill G]

BSBB, think I’d guess the dreaded water pump or a cracked/broken hose somewhere

 

[John J]

And I don't know if it matters, but the catalytic converter and associated clamps were replaced a couple weeks ago at the dealer. I'm hoping a cracked/blown hose like
Bill G suggests.

 

[Whpony96]

Water pump failure....Sadly the early Dragon 1.5L suffer from the common problem.

 

[Jonitto]

Sorry to hear this happened to you John. I am assuming the drivetrain warranty is up? If so, I hear its about 1200$ parts and labour to rectify. Whatever the case may be, I hope you are back on the road soon and touch wood you never get stranded by it in the rain again.

 

[thomasm23]

Did you observe the coolant level in the coolant reservoir? You should be opening the hood every time you refuel and observe the coolant level in the reservoir along with a general look at how things are under the hood.

 

[alank2]

Did you observe the coolant level in the coolant reservoir? You should be opening the hood every time you refuel and observe the coolant level in the reservoir along with a general look at how things are under the hood.

What is your check out list when you look under the hood?

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