What could be causing the smoke, how to fix and possible cost?

2003 FORD TAURUS
125,000 MILES
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CHFORDT
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After 5 - 10 minutes of driving, a burnt rubber smell comes out of the vents. When I check under the hood, there is smoke rising from somewhere below the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt does not feel hot so that does not seem to be the cause of the smoke.
Jan 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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HMAC300
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this can be a coolant oil leak and getting on exaust. power wash that area so you can see where it is coming from.
Jan 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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