1995 Aerostar. Rear engine coolant leak.

[butch59]

Hi, I have a 1995 aerostar, I believe it is a 3.0, there is a coolant leak at the rear of the engine, I cannot locate the source. As soon as I add coolant, when the engine hot or cold, the coolant is leaking from the bell housing and starter. Seems to leak just as fast as I poor it in. I've jacked up the van, taken the interior housing cover off and removed the wheels to try to locate this leak. Any help, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Your thread was moved into the Aerostar section. This once happened to my 1988 van. One of the rear engine bolt heads cracked off, and caused a gap between the head gasket & the head. Check the engine with a flashlight while it's cold to see where the coolant is leaking.

 

[JohnAerostarXLT]

Also locate and check the freeze plugs, they are known for leaking as well. I've had dozens of Ford 3.0L V-6s and have had freeze plug trouble in a few, especially in the higher mileage examples.