1998 Taurus SHO smoking

Tiny
REDCUTLASS
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  • 1998 FORD TAURUS
3.4 V8, Auto trans, 86,000 miles without a major problem until now. Driving started to loose power, SEL came on for a moment, went off and hasn't returned. Borrowed a SO scanner and revealed codes: P0175, P1000, P1116, P1132, P1137, P1138.

Changed out ECT sensor (coolant was green and clear), no change--however haven't rescanned yet--tomorrow. Engine starts up and idles smoothly, for a couple of minutes then starts to smoke (white) and eventually lays down a thick white smoke screen, there seems to be evidence of a fuel smell to the smoke.

Any ideans as to the possible problem and course of action to take is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 AT 10:46 PM

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Tiny
TAURUSWHEEL
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If it's truly white smoke, your're burning coolant, no good. Coolant=white, oil=blue, too much gas=black. Take it to a qualified repair shop and tell them to do a leakdown test to confirm, or not, a blown headgasket(s).
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Thursday, November 1st, 2007 AT 5:13 PM

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