2003 ford escort zx2 idles ok as driving it begins to approach hot

Asked by rheckjr Apr 04, 2015 at 07:59 AM about the 2003 Ford Escort ZX2

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when driving it gets warm

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Reelin68 answered 9 years ago

Top off your cooling fluid. If full, check to make sure your cooling fans are kicking on. If everything checks out, replace thermostat.

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