Where are all the Freeze plug located?

1998 FORD MUSTANG
130,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTCORTEZ
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Freeze plug locations on the car listed above?
Jan 26, 2023 at 12:53 PM
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STRAILER
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You have freeze plugs down either side of the block and in the front and rear of the block as well. here is an image of the locations and how to change them out as well. Check out the tool they use to do the job. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 27, 2023 at 12:09 PM
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ANTCORTEZ
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Do I have to remove the transmission?
Jan 27, 2023 at 12:42 PM
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STRAILER
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To get the ones in the rear of the engine yes.
Jan 29, 2023 at 1:46 PM
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