fluid leak

[machone]

went to take the gal for a spin this am and found a fluid leak puddle at the front driver tire. It appears that fluid is dripping from above the the back upper shock area down onto the suspension arm onto the wheel. There appeared to be about 1 ounce of fluid on the floor. Has anyone experienced this same problem. Any ideas? Thanks Luis

 

[B O N Y]

do you have a transmission breather and or/ transmission cooler.
where are you located?

 

[Empty Pockets]

Mebbe 'shock went kapoot?

I don't remember where the brake lines run...where the fittings for same are ...but, that might be a possibility too.

(I'm assuming you mean the driver's side FRONT tire?) ("front driver[s side] tire"?) (I'm a little "dense".)

 

[paul b]

Try taking the trunk liner out and see if anything is wet up above.

 

[machone]

still a mystery. Took trunk liner out with no singns of leakage. Bony I do have a tranny cooler but this is nowhere near my problem.

 

[nota4re]

Did you have the A/C on? Could it just be condensation from the A/C?

If not water, what does te fluid look & feel like? Oil? Brake fluid? Color?

 

[B O N Y]

opps, I misread, 'front driver' tire would have nothing to do with tranny leak...

sorry, I am off to take a reading comprehension course.

 

[Empty Pockets]

opps, I misread, 'front driver' tire would have nothing to do with tranny leak...

sorry, I am off to take a reading comprehension course.

That's what happens when you have your main focus on Bouncy, oh illustrious sir.:biggrin

 

[SFLGT]

What color is it?

 

[machone]

Got under to take a look at this leak. It appears to be originating in the shock. Wet area extends to outer coil. The fluid appears slight amber/clear with really little smell of oil. really wierd. It just may be the shock. Has anyone had this problem?

 

[fjpikul]

Are you sure it's not window washer fluid? The overflow from the washer tank exits in this location. Most fluids are blue, but other colors are out there.

 

[B O N Y]

There have been some shock failures...
How many miles, under warranty?

 

[machone]

fuel leak

Its definately some form of oil. Even I know what wiper fluid looks like. I'm in socal and still under warranty. Any orange county locals with good feedback on where to take this gal for warranty service Thanks Luis

 

[Empty Pockets]

Got under to take a look at this leak. It appears to be originating in the shock. Wet area extends to outer coil... Has anyone had this problem?

Yes. A small number have. That's why I suggested it as a possible cause.

 

[Kingman]

........... in socal .............for warranty service Thanks Luis

I would sure like to know too!

 

[machone]

Had the gal flatbeded to Ken Grody Ford and the Gt tech found a faulty front shock to be the cause of the leak( you got it right empty). So far the service department at Grody has been excellent. They will be getting a new shock delivered overnight and hopefully get her back to me before the weekend.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Had the gal flatbeded to Ken Grody Ford and the Gt tech found a faulty front shock to be the cause of the leak( you got it right empty).

I'll be forwarding a bill for "diagnostics", sir! :lol :cheers

 

[gt40man]

shock bottoming

with a ford gt lowered a bit i think it is quite easy to bottom front shocks with high speed and dips in highway although i have never experienced it on a track. any other experiences with shock bottoming?