Smell of antifreeze (radiator fluid)

[SZairborne]

Check the bottom of the radiator, ensure that its not leaking. I had a slow radiator leak on my charger coming from that spot. Nothing on the ground, it all stayed on the crossmembers and plastic rock guards.

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[jas129]

Is there any update to this thread? I have the same issue…. After driving for awhile, I can smell a little coolant. I’ve topped off the reservoir three times now since new and it is about 1/2” under the min again.

 

[MamaD]

I'm smelling antifreeze when I stop. Under normal driving I don't. It's weird that alot of us are noticing this.

 

[MamaD]

I'm smelling antifreeze when I stop. Under normal driving I don't. It's weird that alot of us are noticing this.

I should add mine has 1100 miles and I've had it about a month.

 

[hollapm]

I haven't noticed Antifreeze smell lately. I'm going to check the min-capacity line and see where it resides. Our vehicle has around 15k miles now.

 

[MamaD]

Others I talked to today said theirs went away around 7,000 miles. Going to watch it like a hawk though

 

[Pdshepherd]

Same thing here. Mine was below min I added some. Still have the smell as of it’s leaking or overflowing somewhere. Can’t find anything visually. Appt at dealer coming up but wow quite a few of us have same thing going.

 

[Figmo]

Same thing here. Mine was below min I added some. Still have the smell as of it’s leaking or overflowing somewhere. Can’t find anything visually. Appt at dealer coming up but wow quite a few of us have same thing going.

Smelling it inside the vehicle or when outside? If inside the vehicle it could be the heater core. A leak here will often not be visually apparent.

 

[Pdshepherd]

Smelling it inside the vehicle or when outside? If inside the vehicle it could be the heater core. A leak here will often not be visually apparent.

For sure only outside and seems like only in proximity to the overflow tank. It’s as if it has a leak in there somewhere. It can’t be much cause the level hasn’t noticeably gone down. It’s such an unmistakable smell.

 

[Yikes!]

Probably leaking into the cylinders. See fords pending class action lawsuit for other ecoboost engines. Beware!!! Many people including me got to spend 10k to resolve. https://www.lemonlawaid.com/ford-ecoboost-lawsuit/

 

[Ducati1098]

Probably leaking into the cylinders. See fords pending class action lawsuit for other ecoboost engines. Beware!!! Many people including me got to spend 10k to resolve. https://www.lemonlawaid.com/ford-ecoboost-lawsuit/

The v6 ecoboosts have never had coolant intrusion issues. Only 4 cylinders.

 

[Yikes!]

Oh I am well aware of the differences. All I am saying is it going somewhere. It ain’t evaporating. Keep vigilant and under warranty. Ford won’t be you friend if your engine is trashed like many many others.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Same thing here. Mine was below min I added some. Still have the smell as of it’s leaking or overflowing somewhere. Can’t find anything visually. Appt at dealer coming up but wow quite a few of us have same thing going.

Hi there. This anti-freeze smell concern doesn’t sound like something we want you to experience with your Bronco. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you on my end.

 

[Pdshepherd]

Hi there. This anti-freeze smell concern doesn’t sound like something we want you to experience with your Bronco. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you on my end.

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