1997 Ford Taurus White Smoke No Start

Suggested Repair

White smoke and hard starting may indicate a blown head gasket. Pull the spark plugs and check the electrodes for coolant, and look under the oil filler cap for white residue that would indicate water in the oil.

Conversation Summary

A 1997 Ford Taurus GL with 110,000 miles starts only intermittently, cranks without starting after sitting, blows a lot of white smoke, and bogs unless the throttle is held. The coil was replaced and the fuel pump was already tried. The expert said white smoke points to a likely blown head gasket and advised checking the spark plugs for coolant and the oil filler cap for white residue confirming water in the oil.