1996 Ford Ranger leaking fluid

1996 FORD RANGER
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NI711
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I'm trying to find out what fluid is leaking under my 1996 ford ranger. the attached picture is under the center of the truck. I put a black box around the drop of fluid in the attached picture[img:8774296905]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/538636_photo_1.jpg[/img:8774296905]
Jun 13, 2010 at 4:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is hard to tell by the picture. Is the leak red in color?
Jun 14, 2010 at 1:03 AM
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NI711
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i would say it is a light brown with a reddish tint
Jun 14, 2010 at 8:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Based on color, I would first say it's transmission fluid or it could be from the power steering.
Jun 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM