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My vehicle leaks [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) fluid rapidly It does not move in drive unless i put transmission fluid in it but once the fluid leaks all out it doesn't move again do i need a new transmission or is it...

My vehicle leaks [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) fluid rapidly It does not move in drive unless i put transmission fluid in it but once the fluid leaks all out it doesn't move again do i need a new transmission or is it something inside the transmission that needs to be changed? Mechanic's Assistant: Can you actually see the leak? And is the fluid itself bright red, or is it dirty? Yes the leak is coming from inside the transmission and the fluid is pretty red Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your transmissions? 2005 ford 500 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? I'm not a mechanic but I have tried to add transmission sealer inside my transmission dipstick but it did not work

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Automotive Expert
Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you.. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I don’t personally offer this service so if you take this another tech may call. It really depends where the leak is coming from, usually if its a leak those can be fixed and your good to go.

what inside a transmission usually leaks?
Automotive Expert
its nothing inside the only way it can leak is from something in the casing or exterior parts

When u say casing is that the bell housing?
Automotive Expert
no thats the shell the guts of the transmission sits in

I'm going to describe how the problem occurred I was driving and hit a pothole really hard and about 10 minutes later I discovered a bunch of white smoke coming from my [exhaust](/topics-exhaust-ford/) when trying to accelerate and my gears was failing to shift and alittle later I discovered my transmission was leaking is it a possibility I cracked the transmission?
Automotive Expert
yes its very possible the case is cracked

what do I do about a cracked case?
Automotive Expert
that would be a transmission replacement

How do I deactivate my account
Automotive Expert
just call customer service, they will take care of that

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