Engine Burning Oil problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/24/1999

Bolts on oil pan gasket were torqued improperly causing rubber seal to failed and oil to pour from the oil pan resulting in a burning smell.

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/27/1998

Burning oil odor starts after the vehicle has warmed for about 20 minutes. While sitting idle, the odor eminates from the engine and blows through the heating system into the passenger compartment.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Engine Cooling System problems	55
Gasoline Engine problems	24
Car Stall problems	16
Engine problems	16
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	12
Radiator problems	11
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	7
Check Engine Light On problems	7
Engine Stall problems	6
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	6
Engine Failure problems	5
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	5

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