'97 Ranger Overheating Problems possible missing hose???

[itssamunke]

Hey guys im new to this forum, but i am sure i can find the answer to my question. My cab of my '97 xlt had been smelling of radiator coolant for like three four days, and then after that i noticed the coolant leaking under my car (a huge puddle) everytime after i ran my truck. It looks like it is leaking from the back of the engine bay by the firewall. Plus it is not sucking coolant from the resevoir. http://flic.kr/p/bpLgKH <--- Maybe missing hose??

Thank you guys for thaking the time to look at this. Anything will help!

-itssam

[tomboy]

It could be the freeze plug in the rear of the head, or some have a metal pipe back there that connects to the heater hose.