I saw white smoke coming out behind my B2300 today. When I popped the hood I noticed that the little device that looks like it controls the coolant flow to the heater core had broken and was spewing coolant everywhere. You can see the part here:



I have no idea what happened here. Does anyone know what this part is called and a place to get good prices on OEM stuff on the web? Thanks.

 

Those parts arent very reliable. They are always breaking on the rangers. It is called a Heater Control Valve (i think) They should only be like 10-15 bucks.

 

Thanks. I replaced that part. It was about $25 from Ford. However I have filled up the coolant system and driven it about 4-5 times. It seems that every time I drive it the coolant level drops a bit. I would expect that the first 1-2 times I drive it because it is getting all of the air out. But I am afraid I may have a bad head or head gasket. While the coolant was leaking out it never got hot. The gauge never got above the middle (which is where it normally runs).

 

White smoke or an antifreeze smell coming from the tailpipe ?