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Anonymous Posted on Sep 27, 2012

My ford has a leak on the right side front it smells like coolant over a two day period all the coolant leaked on the ground what do i do?

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Well depending on what engine is in this vehicle, it could possibly be the water pump that is leaking or possibly a "freeze out" plug on the block. I would say it is more than likely the water pump. If you have no noticeable leaks from any of the hoses or radiator, i would definitely suspect the water pump or possibly the thermostat housing may have cracked and started to leak. My suggestion would be to look at all your hoses carefullly and then check the housings where the hoses connect to the engine block, if no signs of coolant are present, check around the water pump for noticeable coolant leaks. Hope this helps in your search for that coolant leak.

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SOURCE: POSSIBLE LEAK FROM THE TUBE CONNECTED TO THE FIREWALL.

pipe going to the fire wall is usualy the cabin heater. for the time being there should be 2 hoses going to the fire wall coolant in/out. remove them from the pipe on the fire wall and blank them off or if the hose is split replace them. it could be the heater core but that usualy leaks into the cab.

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  • Posted on Dec 28, 2008

SOURCE: coolant leak...

heater core under passenger side dash is your problem,needs to be replaced.

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 f150 ford coolant crossover problems 5.4 liter engine

sitting timimg chain on 2000 f150 5,4

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: leaking radiator in '96 Ford Explorer

Usually once a radaitor starts leaking you should replace it since it is a pressurized system and could cause overheating.

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  • Posted on May 18, 2009

SOURCE: leaking sunroof

5replace the seals or load with a heavy lube....You may be able to silicone the seal if there is a rip but do it and leave the roof open so it adhearse and swells so when you clos yer roof it makes a good seal.....but inspect the seals good crawl out of it and look if you have to but feel it and inspect it well...Let me know what you find

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