99 Ford Contour v6 2.4

1999 FORD CONTOUR
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TANGIL
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My teenage daugter saved her money and bought this 99 Contour. It seems to be running fine but we notice a slight leak or dribble on the ground from the transmission. What should we do and should we be concerned?? It is maybe 3 or 4 small drops. Do you think a stop leak additive would help or would it damage something. Would greatly appreciate any advice. thank you VERY much1
Jan 18, 2007 at 9:03 PM
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MWHITNEY
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I would take it by a shop and see if they can see if they can find the leak. Let me know what they say may be I can save you some money.
Jan 19, 2007 at 7:28 AM
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We had a mechanic...not a transmission mechanic look at the the car overall. He said the car was an older car and that would be expected. He said to take it to a trans expert if I was really concerned. I haven't done that as of yet as it is only a few drops. My daughter is 16 and I was trying to make sure it is ok. I don't know if the stop leak additives are good to put in or if they really work. They won't do any harm will they?
Jan 19, 2007 at 10:22 AM
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INDYUKE
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Are you able to see where the leak is coming from? Before you put a stop leak additive into the transmission, check to make sure the leak isn't coming from something simple, maybe a improperly tightened drain plug or something.

Is the transmission a manual or an automatic?
Jan 19, 2007 at 8:41 PM
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Indyuke is right. No stop leak!
Jan 19, 2007 at 9:29 PM
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I would think that the mechanic that did check it would have tightned whatever it was if he was able to,he is a pretty reputable mechanic,but not a trans mechanic. It is a automatic 99 v6 contour. I will take the advice of both of you and not add the stop leak if you think that it is not good. I will keep my eye on it and hope it dosen't get worse.It seems to be a very good running car,body is in good shape, clean inside and out. It has 67,000 miles and she paid 3700.00, is that a fair price? Wish us luck with that leak!
Jan 19, 2007 at 10:41 PM