The major problem is with the engine head gasket, ford had told me there is nothing they will do because it is over the 7 year limit.
1994 Ford Mustang engine complaints
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I had a manufacturing defect in the design of the engine and head gaskets which required full replacement at 75,000 miles. The cost to me was $2500. This was due to an engineering defect by ford motor company of which they are well aware. Ford should be forced to recall these vehicles and fix them at company expense. I took very good care of the car and would never have purchased it if I had known the engine life was only 75000 miles to the design.
Head gasket failure on 1994 ford mustang 3.8l with 50,360 miles. Although ford stated that they mailed a letter regarding other complaints of this failure, I never received it nor was I notified by the dealer when the vehicle was in for recall work. Ford now states that the program expired on my vehicle and I have no recourse other than to have it fixed on my own.
Engine problem - timing cover gasket developed a leak and was replaced at 49753 miles. Head gasket failed later at 58422 miles on 12/15/02 while driving. (I previously reported the head gasket failure occurred on 12/30/02, but this was actually the date on the repair bill, not the date the failure occurred).
Head gasket failure.
Engine over heated, never indicated over heating which caused loss of power and worped heads. Had coolant problem from the first time of purchase of car. A friend of mine gave me a letter from ford addressed to him acknowledging that the 1994 3.8l had a head gasket problems that also list 4 types of systoms which my 5.0 mustang had from the first time purchased. When calling the ford motor co. They said this notice was not for the 5.0l. I do not agree with this it is to coincidental that the 5.0l liters are having the same systoms.
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
The head gasket failed, while driving.
Gasket blew on the vehicle causing the engine to smoke. Ph
Head gasket failure
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.
1994 3.8 liter head gaskets leaking .ford tells me recall is only good for 7 years or 100,000 miles. The car has only 74,000 miles on it.the car was first delivered in nov. 1993. A letter was sent to the orginal owner( I'am not orginal owner) on 4-27-2000. 6 years and 4 months after delivery. Ford now says 7 years has gone by and it does not matter that there is only 74,000 miles on the vehicle. Ford will not stand behind the repairs. I beleive they should stand behind the 100,000 mile recall, knowing that this has been an on going problem with this engine.
On november 4 my 1994 ford mustang stopped running. I had it towed to a trusted family mechanic, and it was discovered that the head gaskets had blown. As of today 11/14/2002 my car is still in the shop being worked on, and so far the bill is at $1050 and growing. My mechanic was very surprised and shocked when he discovered it was head gaskets, because I have a little less than 50,000 miles on my car. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769756. *ak
This is the 3rd head gasket failure in this vehicle.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle overheated and shutdown. Dealership was aware of problem.
The ford 3.8l motor has a defective head gasket which ford is aware off, and has extended a warranty for this part to 7 years or 100000 miles but if the car is outside those guidlines or if the cae is checked by a dealer and is ok when checked the co. Will not fix the defective part. When this occurred on my car it stalled almost causing an accident .
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.
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.
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.
The serpentine belt on vehicle was slipping due to a cracked pulley. Two (2) major problelms were caused by the cracked pulley which were power loss and speed to gear ration was off. These problems were corrected with installation of new pulley.
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.
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.
While traveling on highway vehicle started to overheat. Vehicle was smoking. Dealership was aware of problem.
Ford had a defect program but only for 7years or 100,000 miles. Will not do a thing since it is after 7 years. Us cas told for to cover for 120000 which is useful life. This is a defect on the vehicle and we bare the brunt because we put on low mileage. This defect is a function of mileage not age. No safety defect listed.
Took to wade ford said motor shot. Towed to jerry's automotive and he repaired it. Did not know there was a recall till I took back to klaben this month.
While driving electric fan shorted out, causing a fire. Please provide any further information.
Without warning there was a leak of antifreeze coolant, and it would idle between gears. Also, engine would stall. Mechanic stated because of mileage warranty will not cover services.
The head gasket on my car has failed twice and ruined the engine once. Ford knows about the problem but will not reimburse me for the money I have paid for repairs. My car does not fall under their warranty dates. The head gasket problem is well known. Forn needs to replace the heads or engines on all vehicles equipped with this type of engine. The problem is due to the diddimilar metal used in the engine and the head. They heat and cool at different rates, thereby stressing the gasket. When the gasket goes the engine oil is diluted by coolant, thereby ruining the engine.
Blown head gasket, possibly cracked head. No warning lights indicated a problem. Temperaturte gauge never moved. Problem started out of the blue. Now 2 dealers can't decide if its a ford problem or not and who should pay. Ford knew about this problem in 2000, why didn't they just fix it with a recall then. Instead they decided to wait until peoples engines blow and say you foot the bill. I would love in on a lawsuit if there's one out there. This is outrageous!
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.
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