99 Taurus Coolant leak

Hi, I have a 99 Taurus that has a leak that is apparently coming from between the engine and the transmission. I am told that it is likely a frost plug, but have doubts that there would even be one there.

I have been driving it out of necessity, (keeping an eye of the heat guage, which hasn't risin), it still leaks, but I add around a cup of coolant every day.

I was quoted $600.00 to fix the plug - sound reasonable?

Thanks Tom, I'm guessing the $600.00 price is to replace ALL the block freeze plugs, which is the correct way to repair your leak, make sure that price includes removing the transaxle and replacing the freeze plugs on the back of the engine. Just about all freeze plug leaks are caused by lack of cooling system service. The coolant gets old, weak, diluted with water, and can no longer stop the rust and electrolsis(sp?) build up. The rust eats away at the freeze plugs and in your case a slow leak starts. You should really get this fixed as soon as possible, your small leak could turn into a huge leak with little to no warning. Sure would be a bummer to cook a engine over $600.00, but I see it happen all the time at my shop.

p.s. the auto shop might hit you up for some cooling system flushing also, and they would be right to do so. Thanks for the advice - I will be getting it fixed next week. The price quoted was basically shop time required to pull the engine in order access the plug, (I will also take spark plugs with me to put in when the engine is out) - the shop is a transmission shop that I found when deliberating as to whether or not I should fix an oil pan with JB Weld, they do great and honest work.

As much as I like this Ford Taurus, I regret selling the 27 year old '72 Volvo 164E that I owned for six years, front brake pads were the only 'repair' that it ever needed. I am concerned about how much this 'newer' car is going to cost.

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