My 98 Windstar has oil in the engine coolant. What is the possible source?
Feb 8, 2006 at 6:34 AM
1998 Ford Windstar Oil in Coolant
RRICHARDD
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radiator, it could be tranny fluid.
Feb 8, 2006 at 10:40 AM
If its not the rad , you should have it pressure tested for a bad head gasket.Those vans are common for it.Make sure you check your oil for engine coolant, if there is any you can damage the crank bearings.
Feb 20, 2006 at 5:27 AM
1998 eddie b. 4-wheel drive lights flash on off and sometimes nothing and 4-wheel will not go in
Feb 21, 2006 at 7:00 AM
you either have a blown head gasket of a cracked head. good luck! I hope you can do it your self because that is expensive! if its just the gasket it would cost about $600 and if its a craked head then its gonna cost about $1000 to fix! If it is just a blown gasket i recomend spending $15 and buying liquid glass. you just put it in your oil and run the vehicle for about six hours and it will not leak again it will be a pain taking it off if you ever have to but its worth it not to have to take it off yourself or take it to the garage! hope you get it working again,good luck!
Feb 21, 2006 at 9:04 PM
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Suggested Repair
Inspect the radiator, since the contamination may be transmission fluid from the cooler. If the radiator is not the source, pressure-test the cooling system for a bad head gasket, which is common on these vans. Also check the engine oil for coolant, which can damage the crank bearings.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1998 Ford Windstar reported oil in the engine coolant and asked for the possible source. One expert said the radiator could be involved and that the fluid might be transmission fluid. Another expert advised pressure-testing for a bad head gasket if the radiator is not the cause and recommended checking the oil for coolant to avoid crank-bearing damage. A later non-expert reply suggested a blown head gasket or cracked head and a sealant product. An unrelated comment about four-wheel-drive lights was also posted.