I have a 2001 Ford F150 2WD 4.2 V6 and noticed it was leaking large spots on to my driveway. It was driving fine but I checked my fluids just in case. Everything was fine BUT the antifreeze. It was almost dry as a bone. I quickly put some antifreeze in it and it stopped leaking. My father told me that although I was low on anti freeze, that was not what was leaking. Although the leak has stopped, my truck is giving off a somewhat bad odor, which seems to be an anti-freeze smell. Any thoughts or suggestions? -JP

 

what area of the engine did the leak look like it was under? what color was it? is it blowing white smoke out the tailpipe? it may have been antifreeze and its now burning off.

 

it was leaking really far to the front end. the color was kind of like oil but it did not feel or smell like oil. when i got underneath it was spattered in a various random spots. no white smoke. -jp

 

if you still have the factory antifreeze then that may be it. its a goldish yellow color and kinda looks like fresh oil. you may want to look at your water pump and radiator.

 

Does it almost smell like maple syrup? Check the head gaskets. And if you want to see where a leak it coming from squeeze the hose connected to the antifrzee you should see where the leak is. Hopefully you didn't blow a head gasket.

 

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