100% Free

No Scanner Needed

Carly logo

Carly Community

michaelsilver50

Coolant Leak on Crown Victoria

I have a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria with a gasoline engine. The coolant level is low, and the check engine light is on. An error is stored. Could this be a coolant leak?

4 comment(s)

romykeller30

I had a similar issue with my Crown Vic. Check your radiator hoses first. Then have a look at the water pump and thermostat housing for any signs of leakage. Any sweet smell around the engine?

michaelsilver50 (Author)

Thanks for the quick response! I'll check the hoses. What if I don't see any visible leaks? Could it be something more serious, like a head gasket?

romykeller30

It's possible, but less likely with your mileage. If you can't find an obvious leak, I'd take it to a trusted workshop. They can pressure test the cooling system to pinpoint the problem.

michaelsilver50 (Author)

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. Took it to the shop; it was a small leak in one of the radiator hoses – replaced it, topped up the radiator fluid. Total cost was 52€. Problem solved!

Join the discussion now: