need help
#14
I agree w/ the FICM or injector regarding the white smoke.
As far as the coolant temperature rising goes:
Could be a bad ECT sensor.
Could be a thermostat issue.
Could be a water pump issue.
Are you sure that the radiator fins and the fins on all of the other grill mounted heat exchangers are clean and not clogged?
If you bought a scangaugeII, you can get the actual coolant temperature readings (along w/ a WHOLE LOT more useful troubleshooting info).
As far as the coolant temperature rising goes:
Could be a bad ECT sensor.
Could be a thermostat issue.
Could be a water pump issue.
Are you sure that the radiator fins and the fins on all of the other grill mounted heat exchangers are clean and not clogged?
If you bought a scangaugeII, you can get the actual coolant temperature readings (along w/ a WHOLE LOT more useful troubleshooting info).
#16
Autozone sells the scangaugeII - it will need to be programmed specifically for the Ford readings. BulletProofDiesel sells the scangauge already programmed. The cheapest place I have seen the scangauge is cleanmpg.com. Post on their forum and you can get a group buy price of $135 shipped.
What condition was the front cover in when you replaced the water pump?
The oil temperature sensor is the same as the coolant sensor if you want to swap them and see if you get the same indicated coolant temperature rise.
What condition was the front cover in when you replaced the water pump?
The oil temperature sensor is the same as the coolant sensor if you want to swap them and see if you get the same indicated coolant temperature rise.
Last edited by bismic1; 08-25-2011 at 10:13 PM.
#17