2001 Ford Taurus water in oil

2001 FORD TAURUS
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MELISSA30
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2001 Ford Taurus Two Wheel Drive Automatic 120k miles

I have gotten a new motor for my car...ran okay for a little bit but will not start now. Now I have water in my oil...is there another reason water could keep getting in my oil
Oct 7, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is coolant getting into the oil, chances are you have a bad head gasket. Is there any warranty on the new engine? Is the coolant level dropping?

Let me know.

Joe
Oct 7, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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