Where are the freeze plugs located and how to replace them?

2006 FORD TAURUS

19,500 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

WOODY'S WIFE

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The freeze plugs blew out on my car. That's what my husband said. He was replacing a CV axel and when he was done and started it, it was leaking water. He has some of them in but can't figure out where the others are leaking from. He said it looks like by the transmission. Are there any back by that?

Feb 13, 2024 at 7:35 PM

STRAILER

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There usually is a freeze plug at the rear of the block. I don't have any images to show you, but I did find instructions on how to replace them. Also, this guide can help you pin-point the leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

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Feb 14, 2024 at 3:32 AM

STRAILER

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There usually is freeze plug at the rear of the block. I don't have any images to show you, but I did find instructions on how to replace them.

Also, this guide can help you pin-point the leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on to better help you.

Feb 14, 2024 at 3:32 AM

STRAILER

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55,224 POSTS

anything?

May 11, 2024 at 3:25 AM

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