josdesl Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Hello Ford Edge Forum, I own a 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus and it has 99,500 kms on the odometer. I recently noticed a small amount of fluid accumulating in my garage under the Edge's engine bay, on the passenger side. So I wanted to investigate this further. The amount is just a few drips every now and then, for example after driving around and parking the vehicle in the garage, a few drops will stain the garage floor. I crawled under the Edge just now and took a few pictures, I have found the source of the dripping and wanted to know if anyone has any idea what type of fluid this is (seems to appear reddish color), and the cause of this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Reddish fluid should be either trans or power steering fluid. From the location, I'd go with power steering fluid. Have you checked the power steering fluid level in the reservoir? That hose/fittings likely need replacement, IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macbwt Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Looks like power steering. Pricy little hose. My repair cost me under 300 at a dealer. I was on the road so I had to have it repaired at a dealership. Reddish fluid should be either trans or power steering fluid. From the location, I'd go with power steering fluid. Have you checked the power steering fluid level in the reservoir? That hose/fittings likely need replacement, IMHO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josdesl Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Hello WWWPerfA_ZN0W and macbwt, Thanks for mentioning the power steering. I had a look at the fluid reservoir and it is indeed low, which would suggest that the fluid that's leaking is likely power steering fluid. I'll bring it to a mechanic ASAP to have it repaired. Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factor99 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 The power steering hose on my 2011 had a leak when it was only 3 years old. It must have been small as I didn't notice myself; the dealer found it looking it over at my last oil change before the warranty expired. I've more grateful they found it now I see how much it costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josdesl Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Just wanted to follow up. My mechanic was able to locate the rusted and dripping section of the power steering hose and replace that section with a new piece, clamped down. Problem solved. Thanks everyone. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Great to hear, hope you log many troublefree miles in the years to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
