1997 - 2003 F-150

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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 12:47 AM
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Exclamation Coolant Crossover

Hows it going all,

My 2001 F150 is leaking coolant from the crossover pipe ((if thats what its called)) most likely from the gasket. It holds the coolant ok while running and the resivoir slowly emptys over a period of 2 weeks or so. I have noticed once the engine turns off after running it starts to drip, The drip is consistent for a while after the engine is shut off. I cant seem to find any gaskets or crossover pipes to purchase from any auto parts store,(Online/ In store)) or even from Ford itself. I googled the part and it brings up some similair results that fit similair vehicles but when I click to take me to the shop it changes the item to somthing else. Besides going to the junk yard and prying one form another truck I came here to see if anyone point me in the right direction on where I can find one of these crossovers or even the gasket.

First time F150 owner so Im still learning alot about my truck, Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2023 | 04:06 AM
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so, a couple things. leaking heater core, crossover on the underside of the intake, or bad coolant pipe under the intake to the heater core

are you sure it's leaking from the crossover? you need to pull the intake to access it. oftentimes, there may be damage to it at the plastic. will need to pull it and find out.

the crossovers come with the intake
 
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Old Jan 5, 2024 | 08:44 PM
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I can see the coolant dripping from the crossover onto the block. Im sure its as simple as changing a gasket but I cannot seem to find one anywhere. Hopefully that is all that is wrong with it, I do not see any other leaks besides that.

ok, if the crossover comes with the intake then that makes it eaiser.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2024 | 10:39 PM
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Which engine, and is it a plastic or aluminum intake/
 
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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 03:58 PM
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5.4 V8, if im correct it is a plastic intake. Black in color.
 
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