Leaking Coolant

Freeze plug, you'll need to get under it and see if its a block one or from the back of the heads.

Its a piece of junk like all Fords are, do not waste another second on it, get rid of it even if you have to give it away!LOL
I am on my 35th car and worked as a mechanic for a few years in my youth as well as friends cars too. What I discovered was its not so much the name plate on the car but how it was maintained that was the most important thing. Saying Fords or Chevys etc are bad cars just shows a lacking of understanding at the minimum( illustrated by you coming on a forum dedicated to enthusiasts of a Ford Product and saying you don't like their ride!!).Sure all cars have their own eccentricities but they pale in comparison to the neglect so many owners have for their cars. There is no earthly reason for a soft plug to be leaking except neglect.