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What engine do you have?
V6 engine
What year is your Sport Trac?
2002
What Generation is your Sport Trac?
1st Gen Owner
After I changed the radiator I found just another spot drop, not sure where this comes from.See pictures below..
 

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Looks like a possible leak around the OilPan; try to trace leak trail to it's highest point.
If the pan, can first try a retorq on those flange bolts;
if that doesn't fix, drain oil + drop pan, then install new gasket + new oil.
 
Since you replaced the radiator, it may be transmission fluid.
 
If there is still some oil on the ground, dab it with a clean/dry paper towel and see if u can see what color the oil is tinted. If red, think tranny fluid - at least it will perhaps narrow down the sources of for the leak. Also, if u have a first gen (and I do t know about second gen), you may have a small rectangular oil cooler that is mounted at the bottom front of the engine (below the main damper pully). Mine has failed twice in the years that I’ve been driving my ‘02 Trac. Happy hunting!
 

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