S20Workstation4
Well-Known Member
Hello All,
I replaced the radiator on my 2010 Expedition EL, and refilled the entire system with coolant. Long story short, there was an air bubble trapped above the thermostat, not allowing the coolant to get to it and open it up at 195F. Therefore, the engine had no antifreeze in it, which the radiator did.
As I was driving, the temp got up to 230F, the fans came on high. By the time I got near the house, the Failsafe light came on and the engine temp was 251F. I immediately stopped and shut the engine off.
I fixed the problem, but do any of you guys think that any parts were damaged due to the 251F Engine temp? (ie: Head Gasket). No noticeable signs of damage to any parts.
Thank you,
- Joseph
I replaced the radiator on my 2010 Expedition EL, and refilled the entire system with coolant. Long story short, there was an air bubble trapped above the thermostat, not allowing the coolant to get to it and open it up at 195F. Therefore, the engine had no antifreeze in it, which the radiator did.
As I was driving, the temp got up to 230F, the fans came on high. By the time I got near the house, the Failsafe light came on and the engine temp was 251F. I immediately stopped and shut the engine off.
I fixed the problem, but do any of you guys think that any parts were damaged due to the 251F Engine temp? (ie: Head Gasket). No noticeable signs of damage to any parts.
Thank you,
- Joseph