The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. Leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell. Replacing the gasket should correct this leak.
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Ford Windstar Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak
Ford Windstar Problem
12 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002
Engines Affected: 3.0L V6, 3.8L V6
Average Mileage: 164,285 mi (120,000 mi - 198,000 mi)
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Kiramonyan8, 1995 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6, 190,000 miRookie
Just discovered a very small oil leak under the front end of the van. Noticed in the last week a 'burning' smell...like plastic almost not really burnt oil smelling. Yesterday notice a slight rattle under the front end while in idle. All of the symptoms point to either and oil filter/pan gasket, or exhaust manifold/gasket or both. In any event, they're minor fixes considering the age of the car and mileage. More of an inconvenience than anything else, but definitely an investment towards the life of my car.
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Visitor, 1997 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6, 120,000 mi
front lip of gasket gone bad,pipe too close pan
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Visitor, 1998 Ford Windstar, 175,000 mi
oil pan gaskets frt and rear oil pan seals slipped out causing oil leak . replace pan gasket and seals
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