fishx65 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Anyone else have a problem with low coolant level on their 3.5? I've had to add about an inch and a half 3 times in 60,000 miles. I know it's not much but I don't ever remember having to do this on any of the 15 previous Fords I've owned. No ground leaks and no coolant smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 In the "short" time I have had my Edge, I have filled about 1/2 inch of coolant twice. Don't know if it's normal, but seeing as how the water pump is a somewhat weak point in this system (assuming engine porosity doesn't strike first), that might be a problem area to watch out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyriemc Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Same here. Adding coolant now and then. Looks like its one inch low now. (65K-2013) Typically I work on my own cars but I'm not sure if I'm down for pulling the timing chains et.al , during my xmas leave to get at the water pump. Local dealer says check out the thermostat housing area for leaks, as he's had a couple of those on Edge's. Unfortunately when I checked mine last night with a bright LED light there were no leaks. Just follow the coolant hose around to the top right of the engine to locate. I had no idea Ford would bury the water pump - basically inside the engine. This may be expensive before its all over with. But I cant have a fairly expensive car self destruct on its own without putting a fix on it... Edited November 13, 2015 by valkyriemc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Could also just be the plastic reservoir - check the cap to make sure it's tight and check for leaks below it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddedge Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 My 2007 edge 3.5 has 107,000 miles now, I first noticed the coolant level had dropped about a inch or less in the reservoir tank at about 105,000 miles, this is the first time ever, so I added distilled water to bring the level up to normal. so far so good, I have not found any leaks or smelled any coolant either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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