Coolant leak 2002 Ford Taurus

Tiny
MAKOCC21
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
002 Ford Taurus 6 cyc. Intermitted coolant leak. Vehicle is not overheating.
No indication of where leak is. Vehicle is ok driving for two to three days and then coolant appears on front passenger side under engine area. Resevore seems ok. Water/Coolant then has to be added. If not checked, coolant level will over time fall till vehicle overheats. I have run car for hours trying to see where leak is coming from (water pump, resevore, etc) and cannot located the problem. Any ideas?
Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 1:02 AM

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Tiny
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You will have to get the system checked with a pressure tester, this will help locate any external leaks, also have the radiator cap checked as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, August 21st, 2020 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Have to have the system pressure tested
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Friday, August 21st, 2020 AT 1:29 PM

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