10-06-2005, 03:53 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Houston, Alabama
Posts: 5
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Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
The anti-freeze reservoir light is on and it is not low of anti-freeze. This is the second time this light has came on. The first time it was under warranty and the dealer fixed it. This time they want $150 just for the part, which they say is the whole reservoir. Does anybody know of a way to just replace the sensor in the tank or a way to disable this sensor and turn off the dashboard light?
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01-21-2006, 06:15 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Delta
Posts: 3
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
All you need to do is disconnect the wires at the reservoir. It's pretty easy to do as long as you have small hands.
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02-07-2006, 10:11 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Stafford, Virginia
Posts: 69
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
yup... sensor in tank shorts... only comes with the tank.
if you disconnect the sensor it won't light... but that's your risk.
two 10mm m6 nuts and you can lift the tank up and disconnect the sensor on the bottom of the tank.
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02-18-2006, 08:12 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: RALIEGH, North Carolina
Posts: 124
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
just buy a new tank. it's right around $100.
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10-13-2006, 10:51 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Posts: 14
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
We have a 2001 Tribute 3.0 4X4, the coolant light came on last year so I added a small amount although it did not look like it need any, light has not come on since. I will keep in mind the faulty fuse on the reservoir.
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10-13-2006, 01:25 PM
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AF JeepXJ Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pleasanton, California
Posts: 1,467
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
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Originally Posted by hotrodnoj
We have a 2001 Tribute 3.0 4X4, the coolant light came on last year so I added a small amount although it did not look like it need any, light has not come on since. I will keep in mind the faulty fuse on the reservoir.
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I added some coolant and reconnected the light and the dash light has turned off. You are right it didn't look that low, but I just added about a half inch worth and now the light is out.
Thanx..
Last edited by AlohaBra; 01-10-2007 at 11:47 AM.
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11-17-2006, 11:50 AM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Athens, Georgia
Posts: 3,481
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
If you are short on money buy a good used one at a scrapyard.
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12-18-2006, 08:04 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: RALIEGH, North Carolina
Posts: 124
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
dude just buy one so one day if you have a coolant leak, you would burn up your motor. 100 bucks or 1000+ bucks your choice and this is coming from
someone that rig shit.
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01-10-2007, 11:44 AM
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AF JeepXJ Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pleasanton, California
Posts: 1,467
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
One thing is for sure, after searching different forums and such on the web, this is a common problem to Fords. Everything mentioned here is a workaround. Like overfilling about 1/2 inch, disconnecting, used junk yard stuff, etc...
So, I ordered a new online yesterday...$65 ....including shipping. Lite was coming on once again but intermittently.
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01-10-2007, 11:52 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Posts: 14
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
Don't know how to help, mine has not come back on since. Engine temp seems good, no running problems.
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01-15-2007, 11:22 AM
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AF JeepXJ Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pleasanton, California
Posts: 1,467
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Re: Anti-Freeze Reservoir Light
New part has fixed the problem.
Got it for $55.77 plus shipping at:
http://www.fordpartswebsite.com/escape.html
Yes...I used an Escape part...
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