I have a 1995 Ford Taurus that is getting on my nerves. It leaks anti-freeze whenever the car starts.?

Question

My brother in law said that there is a crack in the radiator and that it needs to be replaced. I live in washington, DC, can someone recommend a decent mechanic so that I can get my car fixed cause right now it can't move.

Thanks Mr. T. My brother in law said the same thing, just wanted a little confirmation.

Answer 1

Taurus rad. hoses tend to leak.

1. Raise the vehicle & place on jack stands.

2. Fill rad.

3. Crawl under & shine a bright light on the affected area.

4. If there are white deposits apparent at any seam, then the radiator should be replaced.

Answer 2

What engine is this Taurus equipped with, 3.0L or 3.8L V6? If it's a 3.8L V6, you are better off getting rid of it, and purchasing another vehicle. A car of that age will exhibit the following problems:
-rusted oil pan which will rust through and leak oil (both engines)
-on 3.8L V6 engines, there is a high propensity for head gasket failure (unless the 00M09 Ford campaign has already been performed at some point, which is the updated head gaskets)
-on 3.8L V6 engines, the timing cover gasket is known to leak coolant both externally, and INTERNALLY into the crankcase, which will wipe out the main bearings. To repair, if it's INTERNAL leakage would require engine replacement, if the leak isn't repaired in time. This repair can also VERY EASILY lead to engine replacement, if the repairing mechanic doesn't clean the gasket surfaces the right way, and allows debris to enter the extarnally mounted oil pump. This would cause the engine to fail, shortly after the repair.
-3.0L V6 equipped models have a tendency to rust out the heater hose and metal tubes, causing coolant leaks.
With that said, if getting rid of the car is not an option, the servicing mechanic should not charge you more than 2.5 hours of labour plus the cost of the radiator and coolant, for this repair. The transmission fluid cooler lines on that particular car is very difficult to access. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

i could first examine the common issues first earlier you spent any money. make valuable all of the hoses maximum appropriate to the radiator are tightly related. If that doesnt restoration it i could seem for leaks interior the water pump gaskets, possibly a head gasket, or a leaking radiator. If the vehicle blows white smoke out the exhaust it fairly is in many cases a head gasket yet whilst its no longer blowing white smoke and overheating you would be ok. A radiator could be anywere from seventy 5 to a hundred and fifty$ at a junkyard in case you prefer to change it your self. Hoses could be around 10-20 $. Water pumps could be around a hundred. Leaking thermostates could be approximately 10. wish that facilitates...

Answer 4

Ford Taurus' are not the best made product in America. What you need.........better yet, what you Deserve, darling, is a nice big safe Cadillac. Or hire me as your personal chauffeur. 22 years driving experience. Vast knowledge of the "megatropolis" from Washington all the way to Boston and beyond.

Answer 5

Are you sure it is the radiator, or is it one of the hoses?

First, get it to a shop, if it leaks that bad you don't want to drive it. So it may have to be towed.

Without knowing "exactly" what is leaking, it isn't easy to get an estimate. Smaller, independent shops usually charge lower flat rates, so call around. Yellow pages is a good start...

Answer 6

take the radiator off and have someone to solder it.if your sure its the radiator,look in your phone book and see if theres a radiator shop where you live.

Answer 7

If you'd leave the car off it wouldn't leak.

Answer 8

95 taurus.... Sorry but you better get used to it.

Answer 9

~maybe its the water pump~

Answer 10

Buy a new car!!!!!