1994 Ford Taurus White Smoke from Vents

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NGARCIA
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I have a 1994 ford taurus that puts out white smoke from all the vents when the car runs for about 5 minutes. I think it has something to do with the radiator because it smells like radiator fluid. I cant find any leaks. Does anyone have any ideas?
Sep 16, 2006 at 4:52 AM
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NOS
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it is the heater core. and that is a task in a taurus to do. i did one many years ago and that was the last one i ever did it takes about 6 hours and the hole dash has to come out of the car. GOOD LUCK (NOS) :cry:
Sep 16, 2006 at 6:41 AM
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GAMBLERR
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Yes, it sounds like you have a small leak in your heater core. You might think of trying some stop leak in the system. That is a quick short time fix.
Oct 9, 2006 at 6:46 AM

Suggested Repair

The white smoke and coolant smell point to a leaking heater core. Replacement is the proper repair and requires removing the dash, typically several hours of labor. Coolant stop-leak is only a short-term option.

Conversation Summary

A 1994 Ford Taurus emits white smoke from all vents after about five minutes of running, with a radiator-fluid smell and no visible external leaks. Replies identify a leaking heater core. One notes that replacement requires full dash removal and about six hours of work; another suggests stop-leak only as a temporary fix.

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