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Jun 27, 2010 | 05:35 PM

robtrev64

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its leaking

I have a 1999 Ford Ranger, 215,000 miles, v6, clutch. I am having to constantly fill up with power steering fluid after I park it and use it the next day.. fill it every other day.

Also, my anti-freeze/coolant is leaking too but that is not every other day but it does leak.

Is this something that is simple to repair or is it something more serious?

Thank you for your help..

Jun 28, 2010 | 01:19 PM

g_k50

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Find the leaking hose, unit and replace with new Ford hose, unit.

Where's your anti-freeze leaking from? Engine or Rad?

Jun 28, 2010 | 02:44 PM

powersmoked

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Originally Posted by robtrev64

clean your engine with simple green and locate the leaks. if it is the rack and pinion that is leaking you can try some power steering stop leak, however I would not add anything like that to the cooling system

Jun 28, 2010 | 07:39 PM

robtrev64

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I added stop leak many times, it does not do the trick..It is leaking at front of truck, I dont know if that helps. It is pretty much leaking the same area of the power steering fluid.

Jun 28, 2010 | 07:44 PM

powersmoked

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I added stop leak many times, it does not do the trick..It is leaking at front of truck, I dont know if that helps. It is pretty much leaking the same area of the power steering fluid.

i have been on these forums since Al Gore invented the internet. have given lots of advice I use the following words sparingly. Bring your truck to a qualified mechanic

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