1995 Ford Mustang engine problems

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Engine · 277,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 277,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MD

Vehicle electric fan has seized on 95 ford mustang gt as described in safety recall ford 01s30. Neither dealer nor ford co. Will support the recall, indicating database for my vehicle shows its not affected.. My vehicle exhibits exactly the issue stated in recall.

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

I never received any notice of a recall on the engine cooling fan. The end result was damage to the engine in my 1995 ford mustang because the engine fan quit operating and caused overheating to occur. I have also not received recall notices regarding the hood, the lights, etc. The only notice I did receive was for the parking brake. I am now in the process of having the engine evaluated to see if it can be repaired without having to totally replace the engine.

Filed Dec 15, 2007 · Engine · TN · fire

I have 95 mustang .around 2001- 2003 it overheated then the next night caught on fire right beside the house. Luckily I was able to get in the house and get a fire extinguisher to put out the fire .the fire began from the thermostat that controls the water temp to the radiator .it shorted out and caught on fire. I was able to get it out with minimal damage to the car however a head was warped due to the thermostat going out and the car overheating. I took it to the dealer and it was going to cost alot to fix so I took it to a shade tree mechanic who was able to fix it for around $900.00. Later a friend had a mustang to burn to the ground for the same reason . I later got a recall on it and continue to get them but hesitated to go back to get it fixed for fear they will put another bad one on it. I am uncertain of the date and year because I did not get a receipt from the shade tree mechanic however I took the mustang to jenkins and wynn for diagnostics .they should have record of the damage.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

The temperature gauge would sporadically come on and go into the "red". I would shut off the engine to allow it to cool and check the water in the radiator. I only had to add approximately 1/2 gallon of water on one occasion. I took my mustang to david maus toyota, believing his company to be reputable and since the mustang was out of warranty. They replaced the water pump and the timing chain seal and charged me $700.00. Three weeks later, the same problem occurred after driving only a short distance. I took the mustang back to david maus and was told it needed a new engine. I then took it to a mechanic who told me he would rebuild the engine, for which I paid him $1800.00. He did not fix the engine and the problem remained. I sued david maus for inept repairs but was unable to prove my case "sufficiently", possibly because the second mechanic assisted david maus in court instead of testifying for me after I threatened to sue him, also. He has since gone out of business. I have had another inspection by mullinax ford in apopka, fl, who also stated the mustang needed a new engine after david maus' mechanics "repaired" it. I had my regular mechanic, mir's auto works, do a thorough inspection and they determined that the cooling fan was not working and that it appears the head gaskets are blown and that a new engine will be necessary. Since october, 2005, the vehicle has been parked, with no license or insurance. I believe had I gotten the recall information, as I did with the parking brake recall, I could very easily have avoided all the frustration and expense I have experienced with my vehicle. I have not received any other recall information, either, regarding the headlights, yellow exterior lights, or hood separation.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Engine · 48,000 miles · FL

1995 ford mustang 3.8 engine blew while driving. *bf the consumer stated ford never notified him that there was an extended warranty on the engine. They continued to say they were unaware of any problems. The consumer had the engine replaced at his expense and is now requesting reimbursement.

Filed Feb 6, 2005 · Engine · 87,000 miles · OH

I have two (2) 1995 3.8l mustangs. Both engines have a connecting rod bearing that is knocking very loudly and the engines must be replaced. This has happened within weeks of each other. There is definitely a problem with this engine.

Filed Nov 27, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · FL · crash

Never received the recalls for:campaign# 01v318000 air bags: frontal:driver side inflator module, mine is not sealed. Campaign#95v134000 had accident replaced tie rod capaign#01i011000 I replaced cooling fan.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Engine · FL

While driving vehicle overheated. Consumer replaced the thermostat, radiator, and the air conditioner. Recall 011011000 was issued. Consumer contacted ford, and was told there was nothing they could do.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Engine · 74,000 miles · CA

A year ago,temperature gauge in car started to show that car engine was getting hot.had car looked at, and no problem could be found. Was cautious still, and kept my eye on gauge to make sure car never overheated. On way to work one day,the temperature gauge showd engine was overheating.pulled over to find coolant leaking. Had a friend look at it and found the coolant reservoir to be cracked,and coolant on a hose, so had those 2 items replaced. Car ran okay for awhile til I noticed a bit of white smoke coming out of exhaust pipe.(later told I was burning coolant-hence the white smoke). Had mechanic replace thermostat,radiator cap.etc. And again-had no problems for awhile until car one night car would not start. Had friend try it and car started for him. Proceeded home only to see a lot of white smoke coming out the back and again, car started to overheat. Pulled over,and found-again,coolant leaking. Had it towed to my mechanics home. He looked at car and deduced that I would need a valve job if he didnt find the head to be cracked. Had valve job done, new head gasket installed along with a new oxygen sensor-coolant burning out of tail pipe fried the sensor. Didnt have car for 3 wks, and had to pay $1700. For these repairs. & its not due to leaks of hoses. So am told that I may be burning the coolant which may cause some serious damage to the engine.(no external obvious leaks detected) found that there was a recall that affected my year,make & model of car, but this warranty has since expired.(was a 7yr/100,000 mi waranty) it expired in 2002 even though the problem occured 26,000 under the extended warranty ford gave.supposedly, a letter was to be sent to those with my engine type(3.8l v-6) in may of '02. I never received such letter. A local dealer has informed me that there is nothing they can(or will) do to help atthis point due to the warranty expiration. Also, to poor salt in the proverbial wound, I work for ford motor co., the manufacturer of the car...