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1994 Ford Laser Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Smell, Smoke.
Mileage: 310,000 miles.

Asked on February 22, 2013

Ford Laser Noise Problem

White smoke coming from rear drivers side wheel, loud ticking noise in engine. Car seemed sluggish as well. Only drove 4 blocks but car was overheating. Have had alot of rain and flooding in area and had to drive through quite a few inches of water one night, could that have anything to do with it? The noise only seemed to start after that night. 3 weeks later i first noticed the burning smell, and the next morning after driving the 4 blocks i noticed a much stronger burning smell and the white smoke. Have not driven the car since.
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Replied on February 23, 2013

Suspect headgasket failure

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