COOLANT EVERYWHERE :( what's going on??
01-12-2015, 04:14 PM
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COOLANT EVERYWHERE :( what's going on??
So today I was on the freeway driving my normal route to work going about 70mph, nothing crazy. I stepped on the gas to go around someone in the slow lane, again nothing crazy, and that's when everything went bad
... All I could see in my rear view window was white smoke so I slowed down and saw it was coming from under my hood and I pulled over. My temp gage was totally normal this whole time, there was no power loss or any loud noises either. The smoke was pouring out of the front of my car and when I finally got the courage to open the hood, there was coolant EVERYEHERE (which I know now is what was making the white smoke). Nothing looks broken, or abnormal under the hood and the car still turns on and sounds normal... The Lower outlet on driver side part of the radiator is where all the coolant looks like it's coming from... Any ideas on what happened?
2006 v6 Ford Mustang fire red s197
... All I could see in my rear view window was white smoke so I slowed down and saw it was coming from under my hood and I pulled over. My temp gage was totally normal this whole time, there was no power loss or any loud noises either. The smoke was pouring out of the front of my car and when I finally got the courage to open the hood, there was coolant EVERYEHERE (which I know now is what was making the white smoke). Nothing looks broken, or abnormal under the hood and the car still turns on and sounds normal... The Lower outlet on driver side part of the radiator is where all the coolant looks like it's coming from... Any ideas on what happened? 2006 v6 Ford Mustang fire red s197
01-12-2015, 09:28 PM
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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plastic thermostat buy this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2010-mustang-4-0-metal-thermostat-housing-/301276755702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46257e76f6&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2010-mustang-4-0-metal-thermostat-housing-/301276755702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46257e76f6&vxp=mtr
01-13-2015, 11:25 AM
#6
So today I was on the freeway driving my normal route to work going about 70mph, nothing crazy. I stepped on the gas to go around someone in the slow lane, again nothing crazy, and that's when everything went bad... All I could see in my rear view window was white smoke so I slowed down and saw it was coming from under my hood and I pulled over. My temp gage was totally normal this whole time, there was no power loss or any loud noises either. The smoke was pouring out of the front of my car and when I finally got the courage to open the hood, there was coolant EVERYEHERE (which I know now is what was making the white smoke). Nothing looks broken, or abnormal under the hood and the car still turns on and sounds normal... The Lower outlet on driver side part of the radiator is where all the coolant looks like it's coming from... Any ideas on what happened?
2006 v6 Ford Mustang fire red s197
... All I could see in my rear view window was white smoke so I slowed down and saw it was coming from under my hood and I pulled over. My temp gage was totally normal this whole time, there was no power loss or any loud noises either. The smoke was pouring out of the front of my car and when I finally got the courage to open the hood, there was coolant EVERYEHERE (which I know now is what was making the white smoke). Nothing looks broken, or abnormal under the hood and the car still turns on and sounds normal... The Lower outlet on driver side part of the radiator is where all the coolant looks like it's coming from... Any ideas on what happened? 2006 v6 Ford Mustang fire red s197
Hey Nikki,
Sorry to hear about the trouble, that does not sound like a fun commute.
As other people have stated, I would be willing to bet that it is the thermostat housing as they are notorious to crack on the 4.0s.
Luckily it is a quick and fairly cheap fix and you should be back on the road.
Let me know if you have any questions and keep us updated!
-Will
01-14-2015, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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After looking around under the hood, you guys are 100% right, the thermostat housing is totally to blame! I picked up the new part from ford today and will try to install it myself tonight! Shouldn't be too hard right? 
now I just have to hope there is nothing wrong with the radiator! Fingers crossed! I'll keep everyone posted and hopefully get some pics up!
Also wanted to thank all of you for your help, you guys are awesome!
now I just have to hope there is nothing wrong with the radiator! Fingers crossed! I'll keep everyone posted and hopefully get some pics up! Also wanted to thank all of you for your help, you guys are awesome!
01-14-2015, 05:13 PM
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Massachusetts
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You'll do fine. Google 2006 Mustang thermostat housing, select videos and you'll find a number of them that will walk you through it.
Now's probably a good time for a new thermostat if you didn't pick one up already.
Now's probably a good time for a new thermostat if you didn't pick one up already.
01-14-2015, 05:58 PM
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After looking around under the hood, you guys are 100% right, the thermostat housing is totally to blame! I picked up the new part from ford today and will try to install it myself tonight! Shouldn't be too hard right? now I just have to hope there is nothing wrong with the radiator! Fingers crossed! I'll keep everyone posted and hopefully get some pics up!
Also wanted to thank all of you for your help, you guys are awesome!
now I just have to hope there is nothing wrong with the radiator! Fingers crossed! I'll keep everyone posted and hopefully get some pics up! Also wanted to thank all of you for your help, you guys are awesome!
Just curious, how much did that part cost from Ford? I don't need one yet but I am considering purchasing a medal one so when and if that day comes, I'm covered.
01-14-2015, 07:03 PM
#10
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Location: Orlando FL
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Get the cast aluminum one, don't play around. It's about twice the price but 10 times the upgrade.
