Ballinontwins

I had the chance to take my ML in about 4 months ago for a recall replacement on the power steering issues we had a while back. Well, my wife was the maine driver on the ML until I bought a her a Lexus GS300. I was cleaning up my garage and noticed a small drip mark on the cement underneath the radiator. According to my wife, I guess this has been going on ever since I took in the ML for the recall. I also noticed after they did the recall, it(ML) was making a wierd noise like no hydrolic in the line, but they insisted that it was normal. Have any one experience this clear oil like liquid seeping out of the front before? I also was wandering if MB would fix it under warranty if it was existing from the recall? Any help?

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Darkmann

I'm very surprised no one has responded to this yet. Ok people, wake up!!!

First of all, other than A/C and exhaust tip condensation that would drip as WATER, NOTHING ELSE SHOULD BE DRIPPING. If your vehicle is under warranty, yes, MB will cover the repair to the leak. Get under the truck (there's plenty of room if you're not too large) and try to locate the leak. If you can't, take the truck in and ask them to keep it overnight if necessary. In my experience leaks would come from the radiator (hose attachments mostly), the power steering (hose attachments), the windshield washer reservoir and the tranny. If the fluid is slippery, clear and dripping about center under the radiator area, it could be the coolant. The washer reservoir and tranny leak are very easy to tell. Track it!!

tcpgv

My esp system pump in the front was leaking. See problem #1.


50 ML Problems In 4 Years
1. ESP system defect (pump leak)
2. Wiper motor defect
3. Door problems (latch noises)
4. Door problems (maladjusted door)
5. Command center malfunction (dead navigation system)
6. Door lock malfunction (right rear door actuator)
7. Washer reservoir leaking
8. Lamp switch defect (stop lamp)
9. Fuel filter problem
10. Door lock malfunction (gas door actuator)
11. AC problem. (AC fan speed switch knob malfunction)
12. Door lock malfunction (gas door actuator)
13. Trim problem (sunroof seal fell off)
14. Door problem (Rattle from inside left rear door - loose metal washer)
15. Trim problem (3rd brake lamp cover pops off even when re-secured
16. Trim problem (rear inside trim panel defective)
17. Window washer nozzle defective on right side
18. Command center malfunction (dead navigation system)
19. Door lock problem
20. Lamp problem (defective check engine light - right rear 02 sensor)
21. Rotor in rear changed at only 27500 miles
22. Sunroof shade problems
23. Sunroof guide clip missing
24. Sunroof shade problems
25. Trim problem (left outer seat trim cracked)
26. Sun roof frame defect
27. Seatbelt jammed (left rear)
28. Brake system defect (pad wear sensor defect)
29. Defect fuel door lock actuator
30. Rear door latch replacement
31. AC problem (system not cooling properly)
32. Sunroof motor connectors rattling
33. AC problem (blower motor rattle)
34. Drivers window stuck down (bad switch)
35. Command center problem (CD changer error)
36. Window problem (clicking front left window)
37. Door lock problem (rear right/left door actuator defect)
38. Door problem (insulation inside right door damaged due to melting glue)
39. Command center problem (CD changer error)
40. Trim crack (leather on steering wheel cracked)
41. Door problem (rear right/left door actuator defect)
42. AC problems (blower rattle)
43. AC problems (clicking sounds)
44. Trim crack (cracks in duct tape on door)
45. Door problem (rear left door actuator defect)
46. Washer reservoir crack
47. Right window washer nozzle defect
48. Lock problem (front left door actuator defect)
49. Car manuals and registration card taken during service
50. Power steering problem (replacement of clamp for power steering hose due to possible fluid loss at radiator)

tcpgv

Could also be a leaking washer reservoir (see problem #7 and #46 in the above list.