"Coolant overtemp light" came on and car shut down

2014 FORD FUSION
5,700 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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Hi, I am having an issue with my car lsited above SE Ecoboost. Yesterday I was on the highway going about 75-80 and my car overheated and shut down on me. I was able to pull over before it shutdown. My car gave me a "Coolant overtemp " light so I let it sit for an hour, added coolant and it started my car, once I tried to pull off it was just rolling as if it was in neutral, there was little to no movement so I got it towed. When I popped the hood there was no smoke no bubbling or pressure in the coolant tank/radiator but there was a puddle on the ground, not sure if it was a leak because it had no color. I was told by others that my car shut down as a safety feature? And it could be a thermostat, radiator hose or something like that. This car is basically new has 57,000 miles on it so I am not sure what happen!
Oct 14, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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It should have leaked because of the overheating. Can you tell me if the radiator coolant fan has one when the car was shutting down? Also, do you anything covering the front of the car like a bug shield etc? Here are two guides to help get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 15, 2018 at 5:41 PM