Helixal Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I just noticed the engine coolant tank was at 1/3 to 1/2 full. Dealer noticed coolant was down last February (about 9 months ago) and filled the tank. That was about the three year point on my 2020 fusion. Is this normal for the 1.5 l engine? if there is a problem does the 5 year power train warranty cover this issue? helixal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Helixal said: I just noticed the engine coolant tank was at 1/3 to 1/2 full. Dealer noticed coolant was down last February (about 9 months ago) and filled the tank. That was about the three year point on my 2020 fusion. Is this normal for the 1.5 l engine? if there is a problem does the 5 year power train warranty cover this issue? helixal Hi helixal. No, losing coolant is usually not "normal" in any engine. You don't mention seeing any leaks under the vehicle, coolant traces in the exhaust, unusual white smoke from the exhaust? Also, the coolant overflow tank only needs to be filled up to the appropriate line (either "Hot" or "Cold"), according to whether the engine is hot or cold at the time. It does not need to be "Full". How far below the appropriate fill line was your tank now? Whether it would be covered under the Powertrain Warranty really depends on what the issue is. Blind Internet diagnosis? In many/most cases like this...probably. For example, if it's a failure due to an internal engine issue, yes. If it is a leaking hose, due to undetermined causes, it may not be. Those are simply two general examples, but the Owner Warranty Guide you were given when you purchased (assuming you purchased new) will go into more detail. At this point, your best course of action would be to schedule a service appointment at your soonest convenience to have the issue properly diagnosed and corrected. Keep us updated and good luck. Edited November 25, 2023 by bbf2530 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKelley Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Bring it in and get it checked. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixal Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Rechecked fluid level and don’t see any leaks. In engine or on the ground. The cold fluid level is about 3/8 inch below minimum mark. The above 1/3 to 1/2 level is inaccurate. Seems like a slow leak. When the dealer added fluid last February I don’t know to what level it was added and I don’t know whether he did a pressure test. interesting: when I closed the hood the hood ajar warning appeared on my dashboard. this happened 3 times even though the hood was securely closed. The next time I slammed down the hood and the warning disappeared. Anyone know where the sensor is located? Edited November 28, 2023 by Helixal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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