coolant fluid leak out back of engine

sduran24 · 07-20-2012, 10:04 PM

so my 2000 explorer XLS overheated on my wife today, i went to where she turned it off and noticed it was low on coolant fluid, i filled it up and had her start it and drive home, when we got home it started pissin all over the driveway. i peaked through the wheel well and saw it squirting out the back of the engine, problem is I cant see exactly where it is coming from. Is there a hose that comes out the back approximately where the head meets the block, if not I just hope the block is not cracked in the back. any help will be appreciated

swshawaii · 07-20-2012, 10:13 PM

If you have the 4.0 SOHC V6, check the lower thermostat housing for leaks.
Remove the throttle body cover and use a flashlight and mirror. Very common.

http://bengrosser.com/howto/fordthermostat/

sduran24 · 07-20-2012, 10:28 PM

first of all thanks alot. so that is back of the engine? i will look in the morning for sure thanks. what part of Hawaii? My sister lives in Maui.

sduran24 · 07-20-2012, 10:44 PM

it is the 4.0 OHV

swshawaii · 07-20-2012, 11:01 PM

Sorry, not familiar with the OHV. Use the '95-'01 "Search This Forum" box on the right.
Most auto parts stores rent coolant pressure test kits with a fully refundable deposit.
Call around for availability. BTW, I live on the island of Oahu in Kailua. Good luck!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...play.php?f=100

07-20-2012, 10:04 PM	#1
sduran24 Wannabe Elite Explorer denver colorado 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	coolant fluid leak out back of engine so my 2000 explorer XLS overheated on my wife today, i went to where she turned it off and noticed it was low on coolant fluid, i filled it up and had her start it and drive home, when we got home it started pissin all over the driveway. i peaked through the wheel well and saw it squirting out the back of the engine, problem is I cant see exactly where it is coming from. Is there a hose that comes out the back approximately where the head meets the block, if not I just hope the block is not cracked in the back. any help will be appreciated

07-20-2012, 10:28 PM	#3
sduran24 Wannabe Elite Explorer denver colorado 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thnx first of all thanks alot. so that is back of the engine? i will look in the morning for sure thanks. what part of Hawaii? My sister lives in Maui.

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07-20-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
swshawaii Wannabe Elite Explorer Kailua-Oahu, Hawaii '05 Sport Trac XLS (RWD) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,237 Vehicle Specs	If you have the 4.0 SOHC V6, check the lower thermostat housing for leaks. Remove the throttle body cover and use a flashlight and mirror. Very common. http://bengrosser.com/howto/fordthermostat/

07-20-2012, 10:44 PM	#4
sduran24 Wannabe Elite Explorer denver colorado 2000 explorer xls Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	it is the 4.0 OHV

07-20-2012, 11:01 PM	#5
swshawaii Wannabe Elite Explorer Kailua-Oahu, Hawaii '05 Sport Trac XLS (RWD) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,237 Vehicle Specs	Sorry, not familiar with the OHV. Use the '95-'01 "Search This Forum" box on the right. Most auto parts stores rent coolant pressure test kits with a fully refundable deposit. Call around for availability. BTW, I live on the island of Oahu in Kailua. Good luck! http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...play.php?f=100