transmission fluid is why my water

2002 FORD TAURUS
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WILLT720
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Hello.....im being told transmission fluid is why my water is a reddish color. my question is would the fluid level of the transmission be low if this were the case. also my power steering fluid is empty and there is a cooler for it by the radiator, also if it is transmission fluid In my water do I need to replace the radiator
Sep 5, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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HMAC300
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if you have trans fluid in your radiator it needs replacing unless someone dumped it in there. power steering is a separate system and if low is leaking check for leaks. yes trans fluid may be low This guide will walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

let us know what happens
Sep 5, 2014 at 9:42 AM
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WILLT720
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Sorry to bother you again but I was just looking at the car and noticed two radiator's one with the trans lines attached and the other one where the water hoses connect.....could the one with the trans lines be the cooler and could that be what's out instead of the radiator
Sep 5, 2014 at 10:22 AM
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HMAC300
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there is a trans cooler line inside the radiator that will break and cause your problem. the other cooler is for an additional one.
Sep 5, 2014 at 11:15 AM
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WILLT720
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So I definitely need to change out my radiator how about the trans line will it need to be replaced as well
Sep 5, 2014 at 11:19 AM
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only if it leaks on the outside
Sep 5, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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WILLT720
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OK thanks and if I need more help I'll just reply back....thank you so much you've been very helpful
Sep 5, 2014 at 12:12 PM