Ford Focus coolant leak
Variant: LX
Model Year: 2006
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I am desperate for some help. My car started misfiring and stuttering and we found that coolant was leaking into where the leads and spark plugs are. I've had a mechanic change the core plugs, spark plugs, coil pack and leads. Car was fine for a couple of days until I noticed I had lost coolant again. I pulled one of the leads out and yet again full of water. The car has since been to 2 garages and neither can solve the problem or even see how the coolant is getting in there
Can anyone help me? The car is booked into an actual Ford garage but wanted to see if anyone could help beforehand
Thanks in advance
Can anyone help me? The car is booked into an actual Ford garage but wanted to see if anyone could help beforehand
Thanks in advance
Posted: Apr 22, 2015 (9 years ago)
You may have two problems . A pressure test on cooling system should show any coolant leaks .The water in plug wells is a common fault and can be caused by washer jets , this link shows the fault , Hope it helps you .
http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/16039-water-in-plug-ports-issue-with-pictures/
http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/16039-water-in-plug-ports-issue-with-pictures/
Posted Apr 22, 2015 (9 years ago)
The garages have both done pressure tests and can't find it. It is definitely coolant that is leaking in there as its pink and it keeps dropping so I am clueless ! Any other suggestions ?
Posted Apr 23, 2015 (9 years ago)
Carried out a block test ?
Posted Apr 23, 2015 (9 years ago)
Sorry to be a pain could you explain what a block test is ? (I am a female and haven't a clue) trying my best to figure Out what's going on!
Posted Apr 23, 2015 (9 years ago)
No bother at all .A block test checks cyl head and gasket for the presence of combustion gasses in the engine coolant. If present it usually indicates blown head gasket or cracked head .
Posted Apr 23, 2015 (9 years ago)
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