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Question posted by Leslietmuir on June 10th, 2013

Why Does My 2003 Ford Escape Continue To Overheat?

We have replaced the thermostat & water pump. Found a leak& removepicket pocket. The gauge show as hot & will not blow cool air for long.

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Owner's Manual - Page 68

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Owner's Manual - Page 89

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Owner's Manual - Page 92

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Owner's Manual - Page 102

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Owner's Manual - Page 149

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 2

... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording ...Maintenance and Service Record ...39 Premium Gold Coolant Change Record ...48 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 2 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 4

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 10

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 29

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 35

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 36

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 37

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 10

...your paid invoice detailing the nature of -pocket cost to ensure your complete satisfaction at the...certain instances, Ford may authorize another brand and/or model to substitute for a covered repair (replacement or adjustment...Ford Bumper to Bumper Coverage period. During this coverage period, Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 11

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 20

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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 23

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Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 354

...Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. Refer to Interior in a collision be replaced. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace...they do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work ... inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Safety belt assemblies not in the event of a collision. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 467

...service of your vehicle in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete emission warranty information. This OBD-II ...unauthorized changes to your vehicle continues to the specified schedule. When the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has 209 Exhaust leaks may result in entry of...
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 96

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Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 209

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