Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford mustang. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle would be repaired by the independent mechanic. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 13,000.
1994 Ford Mustang: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 356 complaints about the 1994 Ford Mustang describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Head gasket blew out and car stalled on an accident prone highway. V-114.
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 .
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.
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.
While driving on highway at 65 vehicle would stall and shut completely down without any warning. After about 30 or longer it will start back up again. Took to mechanic, and they put in a fuel filter, and did a compression check. Everything looked good, but problem with stalling was still there.
Stall after starting while parked.hot weather.service/engine tune-up failed to reveal the cause. The vehicle stalling sporatically continues ; at least six times. On one occasion ,it had started,but then tried to stall in a traffic situation.
Vehicle experiencing problem with engine stalling at 300 RPM; dealer notified and informed consumer that a module replacement was needed to correct the problem at consumer's cost of $450.00 .
Due to the defective torque converter, the automatic transmission malfuctioned, causing the vehicle to stall, which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced the torque converter. Problem reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Distributor box failed, causing vehicle to stall; also right power door lock/ alarm failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program
- Some vehicles may exhibit premature failure of the head gasket(s)
- Subject regarding owner notification program supplement #1 3.8L engine head gaskets
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Mustang stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1994 Ford Mustang?
10 of 356 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Mustang (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Mustang?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Mustang
Overheating 30Engine failure 19Fire or smoke 17Airbag light 12Seat belt 8No deployment 7Brake failure 7Slipping 6Knocking 5
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