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Ford focus coolant leak

Hello, 

I know this isn't really the forum for this but the coolant on my ford focus keeps emptying and I see a puddle underneath. I've got a photo fro. Underneath and can see where it's leaking/cracked. 

Any clues or guesses as to what this might be? 

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  • ThisIsWeird
    ThisIsWeird Posts: 7,935 Forumite
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    There is a motoring section on this forum. :smile:

    That looks like a hole in a floor panel, and not actually the leaking component - tho' it's hard to say. You may need to remove your grill for a proper look, or perhaps set your phone to record and lower it down slowly in front of the rad - but be aware that the fan can fire up unexpectedly.
  • housebuyer143
    housebuyer143 Posts: 4,291 Forumite
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    tony3619 said:
    Hello, 

    I know this isn't really the forum for this but the coolant on my ford focus keeps emptying and I see a puddle underneath. I've got a photo fro. Underneath and can see where it's leaking/cracked. 

    Any clues or guesses as to what this might be? 
    My ford used to leak coolant and it was rusted core plugs. In reality it could be anything though. 
  • tony3619
    tony3619 Posts: 421 Forumite
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    There is a motoring section on this forum. :smile:

    That looks like a hole in a floor panel, and not actually the leaking component - tho' it's hard to say. You may need to remove your grill for a proper look, or perhaps set your phone to record and lower it down slowly in front of the rad - but be aware that the fan can fire up unexpectedly.
    Oh cheers. I will post there 😄


  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,382 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper PPI Party Pooper
    The OP has said they are losing coolant so it isn't a problem with a damaged floor panel.
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