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Hello to all!
Three months ago, we bought a 2001 Tarus SEL with the Duratec engine. This is our third Taurus, and we still own a '95 with the Vulcan engine.
The 2001 has consumed a quart of oil every 500 miles from the day we got it with 25,000 miles on it. There is blue smoke from the tailpipe on start up and acceleration. The car has been back to the dealership three times for this problem. The first time they did basically nothing, and they changed the PCV valves each of the last two times. Though I have not had it apart myself, they claim there is oil in the intake manifold, and that it must be coming from the crankcase ventilation system.
So now I'm at the "end of my rope" with this and am ready to invoke my rights under the NY State Lemon Law. But before I do, I thought I would see if anyone has heard of this particular problem before. I guess my only other option is to try a different dealer and see if they can figure it out.
Any comments or suggestions are appreciated!
Three months ago, we bought a 2001 Tarus SEL with the Duratec engine. This is our third Taurus, and we still own a '95 with the Vulcan engine.
The 2001 has consumed a quart of oil every 500 miles from the day we got it with 25,000 miles on it. There is blue smoke from the tailpipe on start up and acceleration. The car has been back to the dealership three times for this problem. The first time they did basically nothing, and they changed the PCV valves each of the last two times. Though I have not had it apart myself, they claim there is oil in the intake manifold, and that it must be coming from the crankcase ventilation system.
So now I'm at the "end of my rope" with this and am ready to invoke my rights under the NY State Lemon Law. But before I do, I thought I would see if anyone has heard of this particular problem before. I guess my only other option is to try a different dealer and see if they can figure it out.
Any comments or suggestions are appreciated!