so i was running late for work when i get stuck in traffic, and all of a sudden i start seeing SMOKE! and im like WTF!!!! so i pulled over and it finnaly dinged on me to check my e fan switch (since i have it set up for manual on/off till i get a controller) and it was turned off! i looked at me temp and it was 3/4 of the way up! so i emmedietly turned the truck off and let it cool for about 40mins. when i got off i noticed that my radiator was leaking coolant BAD! after it cooled down i turned it on to see if it would even crank (thinking that it might have sealed up) luckaly it didnt..feeeew. and i listened closely for any pings or knock or any sort of damage and didnt here anything bad. BUT! as i stepped on the gas i noticed that i had to step on the peddle a little bit more than usual???? so i just had my co-worker pull me home (with a ford ) im gonna get a new radiator tommorrow though.
Do you guys think the engine took any damage from over heating?
all i need is a hug and some words of wisdom "Dont worry, Its gonna be alright"
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if the temp gauge was only 3/4 of the way maxed i dont see why you should have any damage, GET A FAN CONTROLLER!!! probably cheaper than a new radiator!

 

Good luck and hope nothing serious happened

 

3/4 of the way up shouldn't have done any damage, but really! A controller with probe is all of about $30 at the auto parts store, no reason to run without one!!!

 

i have mine set up to turn on when ever the truck is on, just an idea

 

I'm tempted to run mine that way as well, with an optional manual off switch. Just so I can clean up the wiring a bit. I located the controller in a bit of an eye sore location.

 

Wouldn't hurt to check/change the oil either.

 

you're way over reacting dude. relax. nothing got damaged. dont buy a new radiator. just get a controller. the stepping on the gas a little harder is all in your head. there is NEVER a reason to get pulled home by a ford.

reset your pcm if you really think theres an issue with stepping on the gas a little more.

 

I have my efan in and the temp gauge stays at half all the time is that normal?

 

yes thats normal. your efan doesnt make the engine run cooler. it just keeps it from getting hot. if you want the engine to run cooler, get a 180 tstat