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P0217 Engine coolant overtemperature condition

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Engine coolant overtemperature condition, readable through chat.

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System
Engine cooling
Component
Engine coolant temperature

Symptoms

  • Temperature gauge in the red or reading high
  • Check engine light on
  • Reduced power, with engine speed held down
  • Engine shuts off after overheating
  • Coolant level dropping with no visible leak
  • White smoke from the exhaust

Common causes

  • Low coolant from an external leak or a failed cap
  • Coolant entering the cylinders (block or head gasket)
  • Blocked airflow, cooling fan or grille shutter fault
  • Coolant pump not moving coolant
  • Thermostat stuck or damaged
  • Restricted radiator

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P0217 on a 2017-2019 Ford Escape EcoBoost: Overheating, Causes, Fix

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