2006 Other Ford Models the smell of coolant

2006 FORD
154,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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QWKSILVER61
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we had the engine flushed and the coolant replaced about 1 1/2 yr.ago,when I fill the coolant to the cold level it always goes back to the lower level (lower than full when cold) no noticeable leaks,no white smoke.a couple of passengers said there was a faint smell of coolant
Jun 20, 2010 at 2:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

best to get a cooling system pressure test done, you may have a minor external leak, the pressure test will show this up.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 20, 2010 at 3:54 PM
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