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Service engine light went on, engine over heated, no coolant left in resevoir. No leaks? let cool and filled with 5 quarts of coolant. Light stayed on. Drove to Ford dealer for diagnostic test. Report back was coolant contaminated with hydrocarbons (used gas). Dealer believes head gasget blown or cracked block. Recommend replace with long block. Approx $4800. Asked dealer about alldata service bullitan 97-24-16 and extrapolating to the 3.8L extended warranty. Dealer said no. Never recieved notice of coolant problem they said out of warranty. Need help.
- Alameda, CA, USA
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- Alameda, CA, USA