hello everyone, I have a problem that is worrying me. I found what appears (and according to my mechanic....tastes like) brake fluid. I took it in to my service shop and they found no evidence of a leak of any sort. What could this be? I know I recently had an oil change where they also did an engine flush with additives. Also had spark plugs changed as well as an air induction service performed.

Any my idea what this fluid could be or how it got there?????

 

Where was this fluid located at? Was the area cleaned of all residue? Is it still appearing?

 

It was caught in the drip pan under the engine (at least that’s what ford called it). It then was noticed by me when it started dripping down those little plastic rivets. It was too thin to be transmission fluid I’m pretty sure (and like I said, my personal mechanic said it tasted like brake fluid)

 

What year 150?

Are you noticing the reservoir level dropping?

 

13. I don’t notice any level change

 

I'm 58 years old and still have not tasted brake fluid...

I would clean the area that is coated with the liquid and then see if it's still leaking. Some garages have a tendency to fill up the brake fluid reservoir when the level drops down as the brake pads wear. Then when you have new pads installed and the calipers/pistons returned to their original position, fluid is forced out of the reservoir.

 

It’s very bitter! I’ve tried many brands, all seem about the same.. Lol

Brake fluid will also remove paint if left standing. Following a leak/drip point on back up generally will expose and a past or current leak. Good point from Use Common Sense from the reservoir burping. Fairly common for a corner cutting brake fluid drip point. If it were just a regular service, could be they spilled adding in or topping off the fluid. Sometimes just looking around the reservoir or running your hand on the underside may yield a bit of wet.
Anytime the engine or engine bay is washed be it by hose or pressure wash, be sure to completely wash the car in case any residual fluids etc as splashed on out onto the painted surfaces...