Hey guys just wanted to know if anyone else experienced overheating problems on a 2016 St-3.

Since purchasing the car 5 days ago I've been having way to much fun as in... Driving it a little to hard. However today the temperature level shot up and started beeping at me. No dashboard lights have came on, the throttle feels sluggish and in the engine bay there is a loud blowing noise.

Because I was out I stopped and let it all cool down for 30minutes and then drove it slowly home. Got me home but the car then started to do it again. I've noticed there is just under minimum engine coolant and the fan at the front don't seem to spin?

 

Here is a video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bDMmP4os4nfbqFI6n2KDSMH5kejWyzXa/view?usp=drivesdk

 

There was a series of problems with overheating on STs, especially in the US. Some cars required recalls to rectify this - check if yours was recalled and had the work done. 

Also ensure your coolant is topped up once cool. Check the coolant bottle and underside of the oil filler cap to see if there is a mousse like sludge. This would indicate a head gasket problem. You might also smell coolant in the exhaust and see white smoke (not steam when you first start the car). 

Fiesta’s are prone to faulty fan relays. If the car is hot (Above 4 bars on the “gauge”) your fan should be running at high. 

1 hour ago, ThaiFiesta said:

There was a series of problems with overheating on STs, especially in the US. Some cars required recalls to rectify this - check if yours was recalled and had the work done. 

Also ensure your coolant is topped up once cool. Check the coolant bottle and underside of the oil filler cap to see if there is a mousse like sludge. This would indicate a head gasket problem. You might also smell coolant in the exhaust and see white smoke (not steam when you first start the car). 

Fiesta’s are prone to faulty fan relays. If the car is hot (Above 4 bars on the “gauge”) your fan should be running at high. 

I've checked the ford website to see if mine needed a recall, said there was nothing to report so I guess I'm good.

I do need to top up the coolant that's for sure. But I'm 99% sure the fan isn't working so I guess that is the main problem then.

I'll do them checks you said and see what else I can find, thank you for the information!

Turns out it was the AC pipe that has broken, getting it replaced and fixed by my mechanic tomorrow, for £40.