1994 Ford Mustang: engine overheating

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Engine · 78,490 miles · CA

Defective engine head gasket caused engine to overheat and thick white smoke came out of the tail pipe. Ford issued service program warranty 00m10 on 1994 and 1995 ford mustang/thunderbird and thunderbird super coupe equipped with 3.8l engine that had defective engine head gaskets. These vehicles would be repaired free of charge under this warranty. *ak

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Engine · 86,000 miles · MA

Recently my car started overheating without warning. I replaced the thermostat. It was good for two weeks then on a five minute drive down the street it overheated again. I took it to the dealership and was told the head gaskets were blown and it would cost me $1,600.00 I called ford customer service and was told that the recall had expired in may of 2001. I bought the car in nov. 2001 only has 85,000 miles on it. From where I sit this is an extended problem with this car and ford should take action to correct the problem up to 100,000 miles. It seems that 50,000 - 80,000 miles is when the problem begins with this car.

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Engine · GA

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle overheated and shutdown. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Engine · NY

While in motion vehicle overheated due to a head gasket failure. Dealership did inform owner that ford had some sort of service to repair mustang for head gasket failure. Please describe details.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Engine · WI

For over several months consumer was experiencing problems with the cooling system, there would be a coolant leak with no visible leakage, an odor of antifreeze around the vehicle, erratic loss of heat in the passenger compartment and fluctuating engine temperature, after several attempts to remedy the problem at the dealer and being told that the problem was not the head gasket, consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that both head gaskets were leaking, consumer is requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer because the head gasket began leaking at the time the vehicle was still under warranty.

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Engine · CA

While driving vehicle at 65 MPH it overheated. There was no water in vehicle. Vehicle had just come out of repair. Consumer took vehicle back to dealer, and was told that engine was completely gone. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.

Filed Mar 22, 2002 · Engine · AZ

While traveling on highway vehicle started to overheat. Vehicle was smoking. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Engine · WA · fire

While driving engine overheated, and then caught on fire. Had to be replaced. Dealer said that problem was cooling fan. Please provide more information.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Engine · OH

Vehicle overheated while driving. Had no prior warning. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Dec 12, 2001 · Engine · MD

Engine overheating/shaking, and lots of smoke coming from tail pipe. Afterward, engine would stall. Vehicle was towed to dealer, technician stated that head gasket blewnout. Vehicle was repaired, cost to customer $1300 since then, vehicle overheated twice. Dealer replaced head gasket, cost $400. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Engine · CA

3.8l v6 engine experienced overheating/ white smoke and loss of coolant. Vehicle towed to an independent repair shop, and informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer / manufacturer were also contacted. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter .

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Engine · VA

Vehicle started to overheat. When taken vehicle to dealer, dealer noted that vehicle had a cracked head gasket. This vehicle was part of a tsb that was issued by manufacturer. But, since vehcle was over a hundred thousand miles dealer would not fix vehicle. Dealer claimed that they sent a letter out in april 2000, but consumer has not received it.