Ask your friend it the dash light was red or yellow.
If it was yellow, add more coolant tot he bottle.
If it was red, he has temp problems that need to be addressed before the car is driven again.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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