Overtemp Indicator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The overtemp indicator informs the driver of the following temperature related conditions in the vehicle. If the indicator is illuminated (not flashing), at least one of the following conditions exist:
- The internal combustion engine coolant is overheated.
- The electric motor coolant is overheated (Hybrid).
- The failsafe cooling feature is in Mode 1, which means the internal combustion engine is running a limited operating strategy in an attempt to reduce the engine temperature.
If the indicator is flashing, the failsafe cooling feature is in Mode 2, which means the internal combustion engine shuts down shortly due to an unresolved engine over temperature condition. The input to the cluster is through a communication network message from the PCM.