leaking transmission at bell housing

[tim b]

I've noticed a small leak at my bell housing on my '94 Explorer Sport. It has an automatic transmission. I was towing a trailer from Windsor to Toronto and back and noticed a puddle in the drive way after it sat for about 30 minutes. I added fluid the next day and there was only a few drops on the ground. The engine and trans were under a pretty heavy load for 350 kms. both ways. any ideas of what has happened. Thanks, Brian.

 

[Doug]

Is it motor oil or transmission fluid? If its motor oil you might have spun or damaged your rear main seal. If its transmission fluid you might have blown a seal or something.

 

[tim b]

It's definately automatic transmission fluid.

 

[Goober]

Sounds like the seal has popped. I believe it was about $150 to get it replaced. If in doubt, go to a few mechanics, they should give you an free estimate after inspecting it.