I have a 2005 Ford Explorer water is flowing from the muffler like a water fountain

Asked by seymourmee Dec 16, 2018 at 03:28 PM about the 2005 Ford Explorer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer water is flowing from the muffler like a water
fountain slows down until I try to start it and then like a water fountain again
won't start and gas smell from water res ?

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taver91 answered 6 years ago

Water is a product of combustion so you will always notice some exiting with your exhaust but it will only be a trickle (think drops). If this is more than that, see if you are loosing coolant. If you are the "water fountain" may be from a cracked block or leaking cylinder head gasket.

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