1996 Ford Ranger Anti-freeze leak

1996 FORD RANGER
260,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ADAMBID21
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My antifreeze is leaking. I noticed the overflow was empty so i topped it up and topped up the rad. The same day my heater quit working. Today after work when I got out antifreeze was dumping out from what seemed like my engine. Im pretty sure theres no leaks in the hoses anywhere... Could it be my heater core? there is no leak inside... just off the bottom of the engine... and it just seemed to be dumping out this one time.? heater core.. water pump???
Jan 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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RENAUDTN
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If your heater core was leaking, you'd find coolant inside the car. So it's probably not it.
Check your water pump, thermostat housing, freeze plugs, radiator, double checks radiator hoses and heater core hoses. i suggest you check with engine on; it makes it easier to detect the leak since the cooling system is under pressure.
Feb 9, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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