replace tail shaft seal. to do this, remove drive shaft first. It helps if the front of the car is pointed down a steep hill. This way you won't loose any trans fluid.
The Windstar transmission could have a seal that leaks worse as the transmission gets hot and the fluid is under pressure. Go to a car wash and clean the transmission good. Watch for several days to see where the fluid is leaking from so that you can find and fix the leak.
front wheel drive cars have a plug in the transaxle that you can take out and check the level by sticking your finger into the hole. the level will be correct if you can touch fluid. This plug can be seen after taking off the wheel. rear wheel drive is the same only much harder to get to (you must get under car and be careful to unplug the uppermost hole or you will have trans fluid all over
Not using the dipsticks for the oil and transmission, while seeing leaks are a sign... Check your fuids and keep them clean and full or you will cause damage to whatever componenet relies on their respective fluids. Answer leaking oil is NOT sign of a bad transmission, its a sign of a bad/worn seal(s) or hose(s). more likely a sign of a worn seal or oil pan gasket. Actually it's a sign of money that will go out of you pocket, the more you can see, the more you have to pay. If you don't fix it, you may have to pay for the aggregates, eg transmission parts instead of paying for a small rubber seal.
Keep an eye on it, if it doesn't leak you will be fine until the next oil change. If it leaks, have it repaired correctly now.
Could be the timing, I have a 96 and a 95, when my 96 done that, i thought it was fuel filter or something of the sort, but it was that it had jumped time. Might be that your transmission is slipping... It happened with my '02 Galant. You would have to check for leaks, and may even replace the transmission fluid. spark plugs and wires may need to be changed, try that first You might need a new fuel filter, because the one you haave might be dirty
Don't drive it! Have it towed to a garage that can flush the system, replace the radiator and hope that the transmission is not damaged.
Yes. The turbocharger, as opposed to a 'naturally aspirated' engine will not put positive pressure induction in to intake manifold if the seal leaks, and sure, you can drive it but with reduced performance and economy
Check your transmission fluid levels. Look around for leaks...you'll see a reddish fluid around the drive axle on your transmission or around the radiator.
If you take the driveshaft out of the transmission you will see a seal on the end of the transmission housing. It just pops out and you just drive the NEW seal back in with a SMALL hammer real easy. It is called a rear transmission seal. If it still leaks fluid after installing new seal, then the brass bushing inside of the tail shaft housing is worn. Replace bushing. Replace seal FIRST and if you still have a leak, then ask your question again. Thank you.
Seal leaks oil... Or oil in your charge air cooler...
The front transmission line leaks, how do I replace it?
on the ground, if it tranny leaks
You replace the radiator
front seal is probly out,, when wet it from running it wont leak when dry is shrinks no seal leaksm u turn on it the seal swells and wont leak but after u turn off after so long it well leak more n more
drive the car, it should drive smooth with no jerks or noises. check for leaks. if manual, start driving in second gear, it should be able to go, even if not very fast. (make sure to give lots of gas)
Seal gone! Remove driveshaft pull seal out, check shaft for damage/wear. Refit new seal and rebuild
A loud whining noise, excessive oil consumption, loss of power, and a vehicle that smokes can be symptoms of a failing turbo. Also, a failed turbo sometimes leaks oil that can be seen on the body of the turbo, and a failing turbo many times deposits oil on the piping that leads to the throttle body.