I ran my 2004 Ford Focus wagon low on coolant and it ran hot. Only drove it 1 block, added coolant, still running hot, liquid coming out of tailpipe, heater inside blowing cold, little bit of white sm

Asked by Lynne Dec 17, 2018 at 01:36 PM about the 2004 Ford Focus SE Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine running great, very quiet

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Stop driving it! Needs to go to a mechanic asap, you may have blown the head gasket. A compression test is in order. If you have indeed blown a head gasket you'll have to decide whether to rebuild the motor or replace it.

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