1991 Ford Aerostar Bad transmission fluid leak

1991 FORD AEROSTAR
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATT53140
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I got into my van early this moring and turned it on, got out to clean my windows and windshield from the snow and ice and let the van warm to operating temp. I got back into the van and started to drive it. The transmission would stall and not want to start moving so I parked it and checked the fluid level, which was gone. Looked under to find a puddle of trans fluid under the van. Weird thing is, it's a RWD and the trans fluid is in the front of the van. It was too dark and cold to get under and see where the leak was coming from, but I was wondering if you had any ideas as to what I should look for?
Dec 17, 2008 at 6:52 AM
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JAMES W.
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The transmission fluid is circulated through the radiator for cooling with 2 3/8" steel lines. Sounds like one of these lines has sprung a leak.
Dec 17, 2008 at 9:36 AM