Seeping anti-freeze.

[Garyjetmech]

My 2002 explorer 2wd 4.0 v 6 is seeping anti-freeeze in the metal hose going to the oil cooler above the oil filter. I have 121.000 mi.
And i wonder if anyone else has had this type problem. It seems to me this metal line with rubber hose connection's should have lasted longer. The hose id $45.00, and the cooler is $126.00. I am considering replacing the cooler as the connection tube is rusted on the outside. Has anyone seen or heard of this type problem?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2002-2005 section. You should pressure test the system to make sure that nothing else is leaking.

 

[BajaXplorer]

had the issue, replaced the hose itself, not too bad just sucks laying on the ground looking up to repalce it. I think the hardest part was the hose clamps (Ford OEM). Once I replaced those w/ regular worm clamps, it was good to go.


good luck