I have ford taurus and is leaking water?

Question

Last week i had terrible winter, when i started my car my car could not start. when i try to drive the car cannot hold the water there was a big hall under engine. I was told that it was a lid got outside because of frozen water
can any one tell me what it is and how it can be resolved
thanks
tony

Answer 1

if your coolant wasn't prepared fro the cold snap, you probably froze the water in the block, and there are several freeze plugs in the block to protect the block from cracking. you will probably have to have service tech look at it.the freeze plugs are not always easy to reach.