Coolant color change?

[TEG-84]

So, the wife has a 2014 Ford Escape with about 3000 miles on it. Only fluid thats been changed is the oil to Amsoil 5w30 sig series. The coolant was specialty orange and now its neon green after a 900 mile drive?? Anyone have any idea what could have caused this and should it be a concern?

Edit* I did come across this "Note: During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced." but I sure as heck dont see green listed on there?

 

[TEG-84]

"BCM 5680 – 2013 Escape, Fusion, MKZ – Orange Engine Coolant With Increased Dye Appears Green
On 2013 Escape, Fusion, and MKZ vehicles – orange engine coolant may under certain conditions appear green.
The orange engine coolant’s dye package has been modified slightly to improve leak check capability using black
light. As a result of the dye change, the coolant can appear green under certain conditions such as low light and
against a dark background (e.g., inside a radiator with black end tanks). However, the coolant is still the same
coolant performance wise. No service action is required due to this change."

 

[oldmodman]

Just for info value here is a post SID made about coolants. He found that the Gold Ford Extended Life Coolant can leave grit in the bottom of the radiator.

Here is the post.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/greasy-spoon-418/925012-aluminum-block-coolant.html

 

[TEG-84]

Just for info value here is a post SID made about coolants. He found that the Gold Ford Extended Life Coolant can leave grit in the bottom of the radiator.

Here is the post.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/greasy-spoon-418/925012-aluminum-block-coolant.html

Ill check it out...thank you, sir!

 

[TEG-84]

Ok, so not only did the coolant change colors. Some times when the engine is warmed up and the heater kicks on the Escape will have a rotten fishy smell coming from the vents! When you take the cap off the coolant reservoir you can smell it in there as well! Pretty damn gross....anyone have any ideas?

 

[SID297]

Change the coolant to something less finicky?

 

[offroadkarter]

Its still under warranty, let the dealer mess with it. If you go changing the coolant yourself and that doesn't fix it, they'll try to use it as a way to void your warranty.