1997 Ford Explorer Transmission Fluid Leaking Into Radiator Flushed Radiator

1997 FORD EXPLORER
165,000 MILES
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My transmission fluid is leaking into the radiator. i flushed the radiator out and drain transmission. and when i feel the radiator back up and put transmission fluid back. it did the same thing. do i need to replace radiator or is there something i can buy to fix the problem. I priced a radiator and it is $165 on up. Please help.
Apr 3, 2013 at 12:41 AM
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the cooler is bad in the radiator. it needs to be replaced. flush both trans and cooling system again

Roy
Apr 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM
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