1998 Ford Windstar oil in anti freeze reserve tank

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MIKE SULLIVAN
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  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,600 MILES
Oil found in my anti freeze reserve tank. This has been an reoccuring problem. I recently had my coolant system flushed, and my reserve tank cleaned.

I've recently had problems with my engine not starting. It would kick over strong but not start. One technician replaced my alerinator, and it worked for about 5/6 days, then another tech. Replaced fuel pump. There seems to be hesitation when I first apply the accelerator.

My vents also don't work, No air comes out of any of my floor or dash board vents, only my defrost.
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 AT 1:35 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you have oil in the coolant you either need a new intake gasket or head gasket. Also, if it is the intake gasket, you may be losing enough vacuum that will cause the problem with the vents. All of the vent doors are actuated by vacuum.
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009 AT 8:29 PM

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