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1991 Ford Taurus White smoke when accelerating

Tiny
MISS M
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  • 1991 FORD TAURUS
Engine problem
1991 Ford Taurus Engine Size unknown Front Wheel Drive Automatic 62,000 miles

Started the car. Two bangs up front, car stalled. It started back up fine, but is blowing a lot of white smoke when I accelrate. Drove home a few miles without problem. Now I wonder what is wrong, if it's expensive, and if it is OK to drive a few days before I get it in the shop.
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Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 8:47 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Could be a blown head gasket, or cracked head or block, have a block test done, this will tell you if any exhaust gases are present in the cooling system, A radiator pressure tester can also be used to check for a head gasket.
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Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep I agree with MERLIN2021 have have a blown head gasket which is common on these cars, to be sure here is a guide to help show you how the run the tests

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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