Ford Fiesta Thermostat Problems

Problems mentioning the Thermostat on the Ford Fiesta
Losing coolant

car is losing water and when i open the bonnet the radiator top hose is swelled up. to release the pressure i undo the coolant tank cap. ive tried changing the thermostat to no avail. the car is juddering on idle aswell.

1996 1.3
Posted: Jan 13, 2012
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Overheating problem

Ive got a ford fieata zetec s 1.6. When I drive it over 50 the temputure gadge starts rising and goes into the red. Then when I come up to a junction and slow down the temputure gadge goes back to normal again.. Ive had the water pump camb...

2000 1.6 zetec s
Posted: Mar 18, 2013
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Overheating problem

Ive got a ford fieata zetec s 1.6. When I drive it over 50 the temputure gadge starts rising and goes into the red. Then when I come up to a junction and slow down the temputure gadge goes back to normal again.. Ive had the water pump camb...

2000 1.6 zetec s
Posted: Mar 18, 2013
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Heater not very warm

it used to be hot then got cooler and cooler,replaced thermostat,replaced heater control valve,gets a bit warm but not hot,the higher i turn the fan up the colder it gets

2002 1.3 hatchback
Posted: Nov 5, 2015
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Heater not hot as it should be

changed thermostat,changed heater control valve,changed the hot and cold heater switch,flushed all system out ,matrix,radiator engine,bled the system,getting warm but heater not as hot as it should,any ideas ,cheers

2002 1.3 petrol hatchback
Posted: Nov 21, 2015
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Water pump

water is not heating the whole off the radiator up i think the waterpump is faulty how can i check the pump without having to take it out

2000 manual
Posted: Feb 25, 2008
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Ford fiesta temp gauge

hi there just got a problem my temp gauge doesnt seem to be working at all as it doesnt move 1 bit evan after beening on tick over for 30 mins can some 1 help regards

1998 finnese
Posted: Sep 17, 2008
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Heater problem,temperature gauge and airbag

my car is a 1999 s reg ford fiesta finesse, right firstly the heater only blows out cold air, apparently the right pipes are getting hot but no hot air, next the temperature gauge is not moving at all it just stays on the white.finally the ...

1999 finesse
Posted: Oct 19, 2008
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Overheating

my car keeps overheating wnhen going up hill, i have so far been to 4 mechanics who have checked the emmissions oil and water all ok, any ideas why it is doing this?

2001 zetec
Posted: Dec 14, 2008
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