Ford Repair: 2001 Ford Escape - No compression, mele kalikimaka, coolant leak

Question
Hi,
I have a 2001 Ford escape 2.0 manual transmission 67,000 miles.

I was driving on the freeway and the temp gauge went above the H(out of the normal gauge range) i pulled over and it didn't seem very hot (i could touch it) but i let it rest anyway. back on the road 1 min later it went to below the C. 3 min later a noise from my engine and loss of power and power steering. I pulled over quick and turned it off. There was a definitely big water leak somewhere (no problem. i can fix that) but the engine wont start. no compression. so i thought it was the timing belt. so i looked into the oil cap while my friend turned the ignition and i saw movement.

I guess my questions are
Have you ever heard of these symptoms?

Is my timing belt is broken? and would the pistons still move if it was?

Does my car have 2 timing belts? (not the belt that turns the alternator etc.)

Any help on this would be awesome! I don't have much $ to spend so if its something i can fix let me know. Im definitely not a pro but i have fixed many problems on my old ford ranger with a manual :)

Mahalo and mele kalikimaka!
bonnie


Answer
I believe you are over thinking your problem. You said that you could fix the coolant leak, but have you yet? Most late model computers will shut off the ignition when a sensor is out of normal operating range to protect it. If you saw cams moving or any movement in the top of the engine, your belt is fine. Yes, it is driven by the crankshaft which also turns the serpentine. Start with the initial problem and you will find your solution. However, I am troubled about the initial reading from the temperature the first occurrence. Hopefully you didn't cook the rings. Compression can be tested by using a gauge that plugs in like a spark plug.