Transmission leak

[michealmyers]

I have a leak that has happened before randomly, now past 2 days it’s leaving a puddle after parking. Attached is a pic showing the area leaking, any help is appreciated

 

[michealmyers]

actually i think it might be power steering leak. Anybody have any common areas to check?

 

[justinp16ex]

What year?

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

actually i think it might be power steering leak. Anybody have any common areas to check?

My last 2 Fords (Mountaineer and now an '11 Expedition EL) it leaked at the top of the column. Considering the cost of parts, in both cases I added stop leak. For the Mountaineer, when I sold it 10 years later it still wasn't leaking a drop. I added it to my Expedition 1 year ago and had to add maybe 1/4" of fluid at months 3 and 6 and nothing since. I figured it was worth a shot since the worst case was having to replace the PS assembly that would require replacement if I did nothing anyway.

 

[michealmyers]

What year?

sorry that would help huh......2015.
I thought it was trans fluid. It's done it before a few times where it pukes out fluid a bit, then fine for month. Last 2 days it's been dropping fluid so trying to figure out what to check on it .

 

[justinp16ex]

sorry that would help huh......2015.
I thought it was trans fluid. It's done it before a few times where it pukes out fluid a bit, then fine for month. Last 2 days it's been dropping fluid so trying to figure out what to check on it .

Ok, I don't believe you can add fluid. And pretty sure the power steering units aren't serviceable. But they're only $700 on rock Auto

 

[justinp16ex]

Electric power steering units shouldn't leak fluid, must be something else

 

[justinp16ex]

Engine oil changed recently? May be residual from the filter change.

 

[michealmyers]

oil was changed month or so ago, it's left a good size puddle under it the last few days. appears to be coming out of the housing right there as you see, I don't think it's dripping down from anywhere. I'll have to get in there later today and see if thats the case.

 

[justinp16ex]

Ok,check all the lines you can above the unit also, could be a different source. Hopefully it's not the PS unit that's actually leaking.

 

[07navi]

Blast it all at the quarter car wash and look again.

 

[Trainmaster]

Transmission bulkhead connectors (where the wires enter the case) are known to leak, though mostly in 2010-2012 models. The fluid runs down on the pan flange and drips from there.

 

[07navi]

There are videos of that bulkhead connector. You have to drop the pan to release it.

 

[michealmyers]

It’s def a coolant leak. No idea where though it’s above and leaking down

 

[07navi]

It’s def a coolant leak. No idea where though it’s above and leaking down

Clean it up.....take a look

 

[michealmyers]

Clean it up.....take a look

i did it’s from above that power steering deal from what I can tell. All the other hoses, etc look good

 

[justinp16ex]

It’s def a coolant leak. No idea where though it’s above and leaking down

I saw on the F-150 forum that one guy had a plastic T fitting that was bad, may be the same issue

 

[Trainmaster]

Look at the heater tee above the left side of the motor, and don't rule out the heater core. Check to see if the carpet's wet. Does the heater blow moisture that smells like coolant? Look at the aluminum lines on the side of the frame that connect to the rear heater if you have one.

 

[michealmyers]

Look at the heater tee above the left side of the motor, and don't rule out the heater core. Check to see if the carpet's wet. Does the heater blow moisture that smells like coolant? Look at the aluminum lines on the side of the frame that connect to the rear heater if you have one.

Just checked all that, all is good. This is crazy

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

It’s def a coolant leak. No idea where though it’s above and leaking down

You sure this time? lol