Section 03-03: Engine Cooling
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Source
Action
Loss of Engine Coolant
Damaged radiator .
Damaged water pump .
Loose/damaged radiator hoses.
Loose/damaged heater hoses.
Damaged heater core .
Damaged engine gaskets.
Damaged radiator coolant recovery reservoir .
Go to
Pinpoint Test A.
Engine Overheats
Damaged water thermostat .
Damaged water pump .
Internal engine coolant leak.
Cooling fan inoperative.
Plugged radiator .
Plugged heater core .
Go to
Pinpoint Test B.
Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature
Damaged water thermostat .
Cooling fan.
Low engine coolant.
Go to
Pinpoint Test C.
Block Heater Fails to Warm Engine Coolant
Block heater power cable.
Block heater.
Go to
Pinpoint Test D.