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Ford Explorer Community - Maintenance - Modifications - Performance Upgrades - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street
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I had similar leak that ended up being the plastic T connector where one of the hoses connects to the heater control valve. Seeping from the bottom so I could not see it. Ran my hand under the T connector and there was the leak which ran down the hose.
I experienced the same sometime ago. I noticed I could turn the lights back off by slightly moving the key. There seemed to be some play in the key cylinder that triggered the interior lights. It hasn't happened in quite a while so I have not done any repairs.
My slow coolant leak turned out to be a cracked thermostat housing. No coolant on the ground because the coolant would puddle up on the engine block right behind the housing unit. Then it evaporated with with the heat of the engine.
I had a similar problem this past summer. I hit the starter a few times with hammer while second person turned the ignition. Starter cranked. Please note this can happen even with a rebuilt starter. So if you replace the starter and it happens again don't rule out your new starter. You could...