1998 Ford Explorer transmission and radiator

Tiny
JAY GONZALEZ
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,892 MILES
I had my transmission rebuilt previously and had a brand new radiator installed as well. After a few short days I noticed that there is a red oily type of fluid in the radiator as well as in the coolant tank where you put the antifreeze coolant. Ive taken the vehicle to atleast 5 diffrent repair shops in town and they all gave me 5 diffrent things on what I could be. I do know that the red oily fluid is transmission fluid but what I dont understand is why its in my radiator and in the radiator reserve tank. Can you please tell me what I can do. Or what you think it might be?
Monday, April 19th, 2010 AT 5:38 AM

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Tiny
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Hi here,

I would be having the radiator checked out as the trans heat exchanger will be leaking, do this asap as water into the trans will do serious damage, get a stand alone external transmission oil cooler fitted and have the trans oil flushed as a precaution.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, April 19th, 2010 AT 7:07 AM

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