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2002 mustang: freeway) service engine soon light came..overheating

 
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p1285 code Cylinder head over temperature sensed
my car (2002 mustang) recently overheated (first time, i was stuck in traffic on freeway)
service engine soon light came on
isn't overheating now

 

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Year: 2002
Make: Ford
Model: Mustany
Engine: 3.8

Submitted: 1385 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $18
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Expert:  RJ replied 1385 days and 12 hours ago.

Ok i would suggest checking the thermostat for proper operation as well as make sure the cooling fans operate you can verify the fans operation by turning the engine on and turning on the airconditioning the fans should operate then. The code will need to be cleared. Thanks if you need more info let me know.

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