Olson_jr Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Coolant leaking not leaning. I guess I should have had my coffee before posting! 2013 Edge 3.5L has what appears to be red sticky coolant leaking onto the AC Compressor and then dripping into my garage floor. The coolant bottle is down just an inch or so. I am wondering and looking for a picture of what is located above the compressor that would leak externally? Edited April 18, 2018 by Olson_jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 3.5 or 2.0? The degas bottle/coolant reservoir would be the first bet since you have the OEM Orange coolant. Perhaps the cap is not holding pressure or perhaps there is a crack in the reservoir itself. Have not heard of the hoses leaking, but would check anyway as the hose runs from the reservoir to the radiator. If it is possibly engine oil, you can check the VCT solenoids/valve cover, and also the engine oil pressure switch for leaks. Unlikely to be power steering or transmission fluids, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olson_jr Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 3.5 or 2.0? The degas bottle/coolant reservoir would be the first bet since you have the OEM Orange coolant. Perhaps the cap is not holding pressure or perhaps there is a crack in the reservoir itself. Have not heard of the hoses leaking, but would check anyway as the hose runs from the reservoir to the radiator. If it is possibly engine oil, you can check the VCT solenoids/valve cover, and also the engine oil pressure switch for leaks. Unlikely to be power steering or transmission fluids, I think. Sorry, it is a 3.5L engine. Everything up above in the cooling system looks clean. I was wondering if a head gasket leak would end up in this area, or (after reading the forums this morning) if the water pump weep hole might be the issue. Might have to invest in a small USB camera to have a look. It is going into the dealer Monday for this and a bunch of other issues: Right axle Shaft leak, right inner tie rod sloppy, squeaky temp door actuators in the HVAC, possible right wheel bearing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Could be water pump. coolant seeping from seep hole in that same area you are looking at. Check engine oil for foam/ moisture or overfill . Oil on dipstick would look foamy - nasty looking. Could cause engine damage if you keep running engine, if it hasn't already. Lets hope not. Larry Northern,Indiana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olson_jr Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Was digging around online and found this picture of the Water Pump Weep Hole drain on the 3.7L Mazda engine, which I believe is the same as the Ford 3.5/3.7 L engines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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