Fluid leaking by front passenger tire

[sd22]

For the second time this week I’ve noticed a small fluid leak close to the front passenger tire like the photo. It hasn’t happened every day oddly enough. There hasn’t been any check engine light or alert.

Truck is new, purchased in Jan of this year and has 7000 miles on it.

Anyone know what this might be?

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[KeyWestEViking]

Are you using the A/C on the days you see the leak? Traditionally that's where the drain tube is for the condenser and it could just be water

 

[Jim Lewis]

Water condensate from AC compressor most likely. Brake fluid and cooling fluid are on left front side of truck.

 

[sd22]

Yep, lots of AC use on these days. So it's likely just condensation and nothing to worry about?

 

[queuewho]

Yep, lots of AC use on these days. So it's likely just condensation and nothing to worry about?

Yep, if you see clear liquid it is almost always condensation. The fluid in the cooling system is neon yellow, and the lubricant in the motors is blood red.

 

[Heliian]

There are also windshield drains that come out down there.

 

[Lytning]

Yep, lots of AC use on these days. So it's likely just condensation and nothing to worry about?

Condensed water comes from the evaporator coil of the air conditioning system. While I do not recommend tasting the liquid, you could dab your finger into it and smell it.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

For the second time this week I’ve noticed a small fluid leak close to the front passenger tire like the photo. It hasn’t happened every day oddly enough. There hasn’t been any check engine light or alert.

Truck is new, purchased in Jan of this year and has 7000 miles on it.

Anyone know what this might be?

Hi there! Would you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership name and location? I’d like to look into this concern on my end.  

 

[Walle1jm]

Hopefully it makes other feel better but I’ve seen the same issue twice this summer with the AC on and it’s really really hot and humid outside here in MI. Snapped a pic just for comparison but looks pretty same to everyone else. I was like what the heck until I saw other post on this thread