2000 Ford Explorer freeze plug

DUSTINDOWNS

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2000 FORD EXPLORER
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
161,000 MILES

Can you tell me where the freeze plugs are located?My truck froze and I found the plug on the ground. Also I have a brass screw type plug to replace it, are these good? Thank you

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 AT 6:39 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The freeze plugs are on the sides of the engine block. I just hope the block didn't crack. As far as the new plug, if it is rubber with the brass nut, yes they are good.

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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 AT 10:40 AM

BERNARD FREEMAN

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So my Ford explorer ran hot I replace the thermostat and gasket but when I poured antifreeze back in it was coming out from the bottom. Where is it coming from

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Thursday, February 7th, 2019 AT 5:37 PM

KEN L

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Hmm hard to say but here is a guide that will walk us through how to find the leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Friday, February 8th, 2019 AT 1:01 PM