No it would indicate maybe a lean mixture in the fuel but no major problems
it may indicate a blown head gasket If it's a four cylinder they are famous for blowing head gaskets. The new version of the head gasket fixes the problem.
Hmm, water in the oil filter does indicate a problem. Head gasket possibly.
Not necessarily. Check the rocker gasket.
The only permanent repair is to replace the gasket with a new one.
A replacement part for a 2002 Ford Ranger oil pan gasket will cost a price close to $40. The part can be purchased from a auto parts store.
Go to www.inthezone.com and u can get ur answer there.
Was an intake manifold gasket for me.
== == I used to stick the "sniffer" of a smog machine into the radiator (after draining out some coolant) while in the manual gas reading mode. any HC's and you know you got a problem. Only way to tell if it's a cracked head or just a gasket is to pull it and magnaflux/dye test the head
Bad spark plug, plug wire or both. Also burnt valve, blown head gasket, or severely worn rings. A defective intake manifold gasket is another possibility.
It means you have a bad head gasket.
Just the thermostat and the gasket.
replace head gasket