2004 Ford Taurus There Burning Smell Coming Coolant Seems Overheating Half Full

2004 FORD TAURUS
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there is a burning smell coming from the coolant and it seems to be overheating. The coolant is half full of red liquid.
Oct 27, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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White smoke from tailpipe? oil look milky? yes to either then failed headgasket
Oct 27, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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