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I suggest a search, here's an example:
https://www.fiestastforum.com/search/72560/?q=overheating+2014+crack&o=date
Leak check should confirm, pressurizing the system with a special adapter at the filler cap to 10-15psi regulated, and see if it holds. Otherwise you may keep replacing stuff...
My 2014 Fiests ST has developed a crack in its head! No warranty!!! So do I fix the head or replace the engine? I'm thinking about a new engine? I was hoping that the never engines would have this problem fixed? does the 2016 still have the overheating issue?
I am sure it depends on your VIN.
From the recall:
CERTAIN 2013-2014 FUSION, 2013-2015 TRANSIT CONNECT, 2014 ESCAPE, AND 2014-2015 FIESTA ST VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE — COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION
OVERVIEW
In the affected vehicles...
Update:
So I took a deeper look yesterday and checked all hoses/lines including EVAP in that vicinity, all lines are bone dry and clean of any residue or oily substance. The collection of black substance in that crevice clearly appears "wet", i.e. there is an active leak somewhere in that area...
There's a recall defect notice in Australia due to " localised overheating of the engine cylinder head, due to a lack of coolant circulation, may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing an oil leak" for Certain 1.6L EcoBoost Fiesta ST vehicles built from March 26, 2013 through November 11...
Ford Recalls NA Market Vehicles with the 1.6 EcoBoost Due to Fire Risk
Article here.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ford-recalls-440k-vehicles-for-fire-risk-door-latch-trouble/2017/03/29/308cdb98-1481-11e7-bb16-269934184168_story.html?utm_term=.c669b6dbde6f
No word on 2013, 2016 and...
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