1999 Ford Taurus Antifreeze Leak

JUNGERDING

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99 Ford Taurus 84000 3.0 litre Within the last 2 weeks I've noticed the antifreeze is leaking from under the passenger side of the engine. I had the radiator flushed and filled and it seems to leak when the reservoir is at recommended level but not when there is a little antifreeze. What could be causing this?

Jul 11, 2006 at 12:04 PM

TAURUSWHEEL

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Could be the plastic tank itself, cracking is quite common with these.. if not that, check metal and rubber hoses for wetness, you have 12v or 24v??? 12 is a little easier to see around, 24 is packed in pretty good

Aug 21, 2020 at 6:47 AM

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Inspect the plastic coolant reservoir for cracks, which are common on these Taurus models, and check metal and rubber hoses for wetness. The leak appears when the reservoir is filled to the recommended level.

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The owner of a 1999 Ford Taurus 3.0 with 84,000 miles reports antifreeze leaking under the passenger side of the engine after a radiator flush, mainly when the reservoir is at the recommended level. The expert says the plastic tank often cracks and recommends checking metal and rubber hoses for wetness.

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1999 Ford Taurus Antifreeze Leak

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