NickSport11 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi everyone, I have a 2011 sport 69k mikes and I notice when parking in my garage after driving for a while that I smells slightly like coolant (the sweet smell) I have not noticed any puddles, but the coolant is slightly below the cool mark when hot in the tank. Are there any known issues? Also has anyone on here had a similar problem Thanks for your help Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Make sure the cap is tight on tank and it's not cross threaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Do you have the HVAC on when you notice the smell? Any drips/stains on the carpet? Trying to rule out heater core failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickSport11 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Do you have the HVAC on when you notice the smell? Any drips/stains on the carpet? Trying to rule out heater core failure. I'm from MN the heat has been on for the past 4 months... I don't notice it until I step out of the vehicle. Usually in my garage because there is no wind. Edited March 27, 2014 by NickSport11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickSport11 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Make sure the cap is tight on tank and it's not cross threaded. Cap is tight. I checked this when I noticed low coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Could be the weep holes from the water pump, indicating pump failure. The water pump is located behind the timing chain. Repairs estimated at $1400-$1800 for my area (repairpal). Not a VERY common issue, but has been mentioned a few times on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickSport11 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks for the idea. I hope it's not that. My buddy runs a shop I'll check to see if he knows of anything else as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordService Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have a 2011 sport 69k mikes and I notice when parking in my garage after driving for a while that I smells slightly like coolant (the sweet smell) I have not noticed any puddles, but the coolant is slightly below the cool mark when hot in the tank. Are there any known issues? Also has anyone on here had a similar problem Hey Nick, Have you been to your local Ford Dealer for this concern? Let me know and I'll look into available options on my end. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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