Leakage Points - Underhood

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Examine the following areas for oil leakage:

Valve cover gaskets
Cylinder head gaskets
Oil cooler, if equipped
Oil filter adapter
Engine front cover
Oil filter adapter and filter body
Oil level indicator tube connection
Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch