Coolant Leak

[retiredguy]

I parked my BB on the driveway yesterday and when I can back out I noticed a puddle underneath. Not gas or motor oil. My neighbor said it is coolant. Called Ford and they are going to try and squeeze me in this afternoon to look at the car. Reservoir is slightly below th emax line in the coolant tank.
I never noticed a leak in my garage or any smell coming from the car. Hope it is just a loose clamp.

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[CanineChamp]

Was in the front or rear of the car? The exhaust pipes drop condensation (from the turbo I believe).

 

[retiredguy]

Was in the front or rear of the car? The exhaust pipes drop condensation (from the turbo I believe).

It's the front of the car. Fresh coolant on the driveway overnight. I dropped the car off at the dealership late yesterday afternoon. They are supposed to call me later today.


When I pulled up to the service dept., a number of employees came over to check out my BB. I believe they had one Base model they sold and they told me they had not seen another. Positive comments towards the Carbonized Gray color.

 

[Osco]

I bet It's nothing, could simply be the tank was a bit too full and It purged a little.
or the pressure cap was not tight.
Do let us know ..

 

[retiredguy]

I bet It's nothing, could simply be the tank was a bit too full and It purged a little.
or the pressure cap was not tight.
Do let us know ..

Service writer thought it could be a loose clamp. I will update when I know more.

 

[retiredguy]

Turns out there was a loose bolt on the turbo coolant pipe that was causing the leak. The dealer tightened/ torqued and road tested the vehicle. So far so good.

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