Mechanics knowledge needed

[john s]

I have a 2008 F350 and it seems to be leaking fluid from a hose underneath at the front. I have attached a couple of pictures of it what could it be?

 

[Flatlander_01]

i have the same truck thats the lower rad hose their was a update but the cost of that hose was around 350-400 and the o-rings were around 15 for both ends if it's anitfreeze you are leaking

 

[my mod]

Yes it is the lower rad hose and it is an expensive hose, ford changed mine this summer on a 09 350 but I do not remember it being $400, I think it was less. I think you need a special tool to change it, but I am not sure.

 

[boots]

yoou wont need a special tool there is a clip that you take out then the hose comes right off..... as for price not sure but it will be an easy fix

 

[youngpolarisguy]

there is a updated upper and lower that use two o-rings instead of one. take a look at where the upper attaches to the t-stat housing, the upper will leak and drip down on to the lower, that or the lower leaks at the motor connection. you may get lucky just changing the o-rings but how long it last i dont know.