I was crawling around under the truck the other night, figuring out how to easily change the oil filter. I noticed that there was a little wetness under the radiator hose that is connected to the bottom of the radiator on the driver side. There was nothing dripping, but should I be concerned?

thanks.

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'99 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS
5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Step Bars
4W Disc anti-lock brakes
K&N filter
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.

 

Is it coolant? I would keep my eye on the fluid level for awhile until you determine where it is leaking from. Check for drips under the truck over the next few days (week). Another good idea is to take a rag and completely dry the entire hose and surrounding area. Take it out and drive it for a while. Then check it when you get back..this will give you a good idea how bad the 'leak' is.

It doesn't sound like an emergency...but something to track down and fix.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99



[This message has been edited by Dustoff (edited 02-11-2000).]

 

Thanks for the suggestions, Dustoff. I'll try wiping it off and checking it after a while. I was underneath trying to figure out the easiest way to change the oil filter... and it doesn't look like there is one.

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'99 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS
5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Step Bars
4W Disc anti-lock brakes
K&N filter
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.



[This message has been edited by michael_hovis (edited 02-12-2000).]

 

Same thing happened to me, mine was leaking power steering fluid and it dripped down onto the lower radiator hose. Service guy at Ford said they've had a bunch of trucks come in with the same thing.

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98' F-150, Off Road, Short Box, Blue, 4.6, K&N, Auto, Captain Chairs, Dual Exhaust
Alpine CD Player, (2) 10" Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers and a big ol' Arctic Cat
sticker on the rear sliding window!!!!! Soon to be chipped!!!

 

Interesting ZRracer--

I will make sure to look for that the next time I am under the truck!



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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99