1997 Ford F150 Water leak from rear of engine!

1997 FORD F-150
208,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JSAUSAU
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My F-150 truck has this water leak coming from the back of the engine, spraying onto the firewall then down. I can't physically see where its coming from, any ideas?
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js

Hello, thank you all for your responses. It is leaking coolant from the rear part of the engine. My coolant is real rusty color?
Thanks,
js
Oct 22, 2009 at 12:59 PM
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CRZYDRVR
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Is it water or antifreeze?
Oct 22, 2009 at 2:35 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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try INSPECTION MIRROR
Oct 22, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will have to get the cooling system pressure tested, this will locate any external leaks, inspect rear of engine and head with a mirror and a good light, check heater hoses, if any hose feels hard or is swollen, replace them, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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