2005 Ford Focus engine

Tiny
YARDLINE-1959
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  • 2005 FORD FOCUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
While driving the motor well lose power and white smoke will come out the exhaust for a little and stop for a couple of days and start all over again. What maybe causes this problem
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 AT 6:57 AM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,730 POSTS
White smoke from the tail pipe is a sure sign of coolant leaking into the cylinders of your engine.

Have you checked your anti-freeze level lately?

Coolant can get into your cylinders from a blown intake gasket, head gasket or both. And you'll soon experience overheating issues as well, if you haven't already.

Because your engine is a four cylinder, it is a lot easier to replace these gaskets. But only for mechanics, not people with no experience. And unfortunately, no mechanic will do this cheaply.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 AT 7:10 AM

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