Transmission has a dripping leak?

1999 FORD MUSTANG
244,400 MILES • 3.8L • AUTOMATIC
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WYATT NONNENMACHER
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The car drives fine when the back wheels are off the ground, and will reverse normally on the ground, it has a dripping leak when running from what I assume is a cooler line for the transmission, I’m hoping it’s just the filter being clogged.
Sep 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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MECHTRIX
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Yes id check everything and try to find out where exactly its leaking and hopfully its just a hose if so then just reppace it and it never hurts to change the fluide and filter for the longevity of the transmission hope this helps good luck
Sep 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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