1994 Ford Mustang: engine failure

Filed Sep 22, 2004 · Engine · 42,229 miles · TX

Engine failure.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Engine · WA

My mustang had head gaskets replaced in may 2000. 3 months later the engine needed to be replaced in october 2000. I was told that the engine was recalled but wasn't informed of that until the engine failed. I was also told by the dealer that because it wasn't a safety recall they weren't required to inform the owners of the cars.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine · AL

I carried my car to a mechanic for another problem and was told that the engine in my car was known for having problems with blown head gaskets. At this time I brought the car home and contacted my local ford dealer and was told that there was nothing they could do. I then contacted ford motor company and was told that the problem was not a recall but a warranty issue. This is a known problem to ford and I feel that any known problem of this nature should be a recall and not a warranty issue. I also feel that ford motor company does not stand behind their products. I don't think I can ever buy another ford due to the way I have been treated by ford. I have had the problem confirmed and I do have blown head gaskets. I feel that even though my car is over 7 years old but still under the 100k miles that ford should do something to help solve this problem. Thank goodness I still had my previous vehicle, not a ford, that is a 1989 model or I would have had to immediately replaced the engine or bought another car.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

After I paid over $1200 to fix a blown engine head gasket, I called the ford company via 1‑800‑392‑3673 to inquire if there was ever a recall for that problem. A representative said this type recall had been in affect over the last few years. Shhhhhh! I gave the rep my car's VIN number and was told I had been notified through the mail. The address that pertained to me was different then my own. Hmmmmmmmm! How can that be? I've been living at my address for more then 18 years. I bought my mustang in 1994 via my current address. I have asked others who own fords if they had been notified and they've all said no. I received a recall letter for some minor fix'es, but not for something as expensive or serious like the replacement of and engine head gasket. If I received a recall letter for the minor stuff, I should have received a recall letter for the major item as well. This is not fair nor ethical. I've been meticulous in caring for my car via my investment in it over the years. I'm concerned now that there is something else that is going to unfold.

Filed Jan 18, 2002 · Engine · IL

I need a new engine replaced free of charge.

Filed Oct 28, 2001 · Engine · CA

Head gasket failure lead to blown engine at only 57,000 miles. 7 yr 100,000 miles warranty ran out in april 2001. This engine failurte occurred in august, 2001. Ford agreed to pay for only part of the repairs leaving me responsible for $500 (totall at end $800) in repairs. I feel the life of a ford should be longer that 57,000 ( purchased car at 24,000 mls). If I had known 5 yrs ago that I could only expect to get another 33,000 mls from the car I certainly would not have pd $14,000. I have kept good care of this car and kept the milage low......as a result engine failure did not occur "in time" to meet end of warranty.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Engine · WA

Head gasket blown in april 2000, now aug 2001, I need whole new engine at only 85,000. This is not right, and the head gasket and engine failure are related. If head gaskets were recalled, and if they are connected, why isn't there anything that can be done about this related failure? Or is there? Ford of kirkland who fixed my head gaskets only gaurentee's thier work for 12months/12,000miles.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Engine · OH

Faulty gasket caused total engine failure due to coolant leakage...total loss...have seen many other complaints - ford should recall...and engine should last beyond 50000 miles....poor quality should be compensated.

Filed Jan 7, 2001 · Engine · WI

Head gasket blew fusing something else and requiring an engine replacement.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Engine · CA

Timing cover gasket failed resulting in total engine failure. Nlm

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Engine · PA

Engine failure due to head gasket and front engine gasket failure.

Filed Mar 16, 2000 · Engine · IN

I own a 1994 mustang. On march 3, 2000 the head gasket on the 3.8l engine blew, causing the engine to overheat severely. The car only has 90,000 miles on it. This unfortunately happened on I-75 in ohio, 200 miles away from home. I was forced to have the car towed, and was stranded for the night. I found a mechanic in ohio to work on it. The engine and radiator were damaged beyond repair, and were replaced. The cost of this was nearly $4,500, not counting four hundred dollars that I spent on a rental vehicle while it was repaired. My mechanic and I both contacted ford dealers and were told that there was no form of warranty campaign on this engine. I recently read that ford has issued a "warranty extension program" on this engine for exactly this problem. However, this only covers their front wheel drive vehicles (taurus, sable, continental, and windstar). What I do not understand is why would this only cover these vehicles and not the mustang. It is the exact same engine. I have registered a complaint with ford customer assistance. Their explanation was that the rear wheel drives (mustang) have a different cooling system. My response is, "so what?". If the head gasket goes, it doesn't matter what kind of cooling system is in the car. That is a ludicrous answer. And in discussing this with other repair centers, mine is not an isolated problem. What really infuriates me is that ford is trying to take care of all their fleet customers (taurus and sable both are popular fleet vehicles) and obviously do not give a [xxx] about their individual customers. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).