I have a 1995 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 that is leaking coolant. The leak is heavy and is not coming from the radiator, or the radiator hoses. The leak appears to be on the driver's side (everything on the passenger side is dry) and appears to be coming from right below the power steering reservoir. I have not had much time to look at the leak but am trying to get a good starting point and what I should look for. It looks like the origin is on the driver's side, right under the power steering reservior, about midway down. Any help/advice would help!
2006-12-27 06:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by Bo J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
is your waterpump on that side? that would be the first place to look, if not I would just follow any lines that may be present, doubt it could be a head gasket or something if it's a heavy leak like you described, or you would be in a huge cloud of smoke. Also check your thermo, if your reservoir is on that side, then it could be coming from the overflow hose. If that is your problem then it could be a few things making it overheat, it could even be your fans failing to kick on, but I would def. check your thermostat as well. Is it creating any smoke? That could also help give you a sign where to look...Well good luck
2006-12-27 06:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by shawnhale04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fords are bad for leaks in that area . Could be one of four things. First it could be the water pump This is hard to point pin you'll need a small mirror to see around the ac compressor and bracket. If it is the water pump do the timing cover gasket at the same time if you don't it will leak soon and you'll end up do the water pump again. (water pump sits on top of the timing cover) Next it could be the timing cover. Same as water pump hard to pin point . Maybe easier to remove the power steering pump and ac bracket to pin point . As with the water pump if the cover is leaking replace the pump also. Next it could be the intake gaskets .Look to where the gasket and the heads meet for coolant traces. Last it could be the head gasket leaking . Yes all these things will leak at the same spot . Maybe best to have a shop put tracer dye in the coolant to find whats leaking . Good luck hope I helped.
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2006-12-27 06:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water Pump Ford Explorer
2016-12-29 18:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by mau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford Explorer 95
2016-11-09 21:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water pump! Easy and cheap fix, no problems, replace it and forget about it. Buy a Haynes manual from Auto Zone for $15 and it will walk you through the process of replacing it. A shop will run you about $350-$400 parts and labor. The part costing around $80. If you have a handy friend or know someone who knows someone probably $100 plus parts. Total time for repair: 3hours
2006-12-27 06:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When coolant heats, it expands. It is loosing coolant through the radiator, replacing it with reserves, and then losing it again due to high pressure. When your car cools down, the pressure subsides due to the retraction of cooler coolant. The problem here is that your rad cap opens to allow new fluid to enter the radiator, but does not open the opposite direction to allow the expansion of fluid to re enter the res, causing high pressure in your cooling system which has now blown your radiator. The pressure has to go somewhere. Radiator caps and reservoirs are required to allow for expansion in your cooling system. Your rusted rad cap is the biggest fault here. They do not just keep coolant in the radiator. They play a huge and vital role; one of the most important components in your cooling system. Replace your radiator cap and have your radiator fixed. If you do not do this, it will cause problems with other components. Worst case scenario is your head gasket.
2016-03-29 08:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by Amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rudedude is the ONLY one who answered correctly when he included the intake gaskets as one of the possible leak sources. Those particular engines were notorious for intake gasket leaks. Better have the leak fixed before it leaks INTERNALLY and mixes with your engine oil, and in turn destroy your engine. Another thing to watch out for is the tendency for those engines to crack between the intake and exhaust valves. That is the weakest link in those engines. If that is the case, the head(s) are junk, and you'll need to replace it. Hope this helps.
2006-12-28 06:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a water pump but they are generally loicated on the main crank, it might be a freeze plug or hopefully not but a cracked block
2006-12-27 07:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heater core?
Buy a Chiltons or Haynes book for your vehicle. It will show you everything you need to know on how to repair it.
2006-12-27 06:22:28 · answer #9 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
try the water pump
2006-12-27 06:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by ken s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋