GEN 1 Radiator Help!?!?

[Ecromer]

Alright I have a 2013 with 125K. In the morning when it is colder my truck has started leaking on the bottom passenger side of the radiator. It drips very steadily. Then slows to barley leaking whatsoever once it’s warmed up. I’ve checked hoses, does not seem to be any hoses or O rings. I’ve checked the drain plug that on that side. Nothing. It seems to be on the face/bumper side corner. Is my radiator cracked? Just trying to eliminate other ideas before I buy a whole radiator and go through that process.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

usually a radiator leaks once its gotten warm and pressure builds up. to have it

 

[Ecromer]

That’s the issue. This leaks first thing before warm then stops or slows down greatly.

 

[MTF]

The side tanks are plastic, either there's a crack or it's just separating at where it's attached to the aluminum.
It's not that bad of a price just to replace if you do the work yourself.

2010-2014 Ford F-150 Radiator CL3Z-8005-C | TascaParts.com

 

[babyj1]

Alright I have a 2013 with 125K. In the morning when it is colder my truck has started leaking on the bottom passenger side of the radiator. It drips very steadily. Then slows to barley leaking whatsoever once it’s warmed up. I’ve checked hoses, does not seem to be any hoses or O rings. I’ve checked the drain plug that on that side. Nothing. It seems to be on the face/bumper side corner. Is my radiator cracked? Just trying to eliminate other ideas before I buy a whole radiator and go through that process.

Alright I have a 2013 with 125K. In the morning when it is colder my truck has started leaking on the bottom passenger side of the radiator. It drips very steadily. Then slows to barley leaking whatsoever once it’s warmed up. I’ve checked hoses, does not seem to be any hoses or O rings. I’ve checked the drain plug that on that side. Nothing. It seems to be on the face/bumper side corner. Is my radiator cracked? Just trying to eliminate other ideas before I buy a whole radiator and go through that process.

Did you ever find out what was going on with the leak? I may be having a similar issue

 

[Nex]

Did you ever find out what was going on with the leak? I may be having a similar issue

OP hasn't been on in over 4 years. Might be waiting a while for an answer.

Explain your issue, see if others can help you.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

Did you ever find out what was going on with the leak? I may be having a similar issue

 

[babyj1]

OP hasn't been on in over 4 years. Might be waiting a while for an answer.

Explain your issue, see if others can help you.

Ha, ok thanks.
2014 Raptor with 140k miles. Noticing a coolant leak on bottom passenger side of radiator that is worse on initial startup but gets better and even stops completely once engine is warmed up. No milkshake in coolant reservoir. Has anyone experienced this and figured out the cause?

 

[Nex]

Ha, ok thanks.
2014 Raptor with 140k miles. Noticing a coolant leak on bottom passenger side of radiator that is worse on initial startup but gets better and even stops completely once engine is warmed up. No milkshake in coolant reservoir. Has anyone experienced this and figured out the cause?

Pressure test the cooling system and check for leaks. Could be a cooling fin or a seam leak.

 

[babyj1]

Pressure test the cooling system and check for leaks. Could be a cooling fin or a seam leak.

Thank you. I’ll do that.