1995 Ford Mustang: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Engine · CA

Engine check light came on, vehicle would lose power ,and start to hesitate. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While driving at any MPH transmission will slip and lose power. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.

Filed Aug 25, 2001 · Electrical · NV

Engine losses power at any speed, sometimes it regains by it self sometime it just dies, when it dies some tomes it starts right away, sometime we have to wait between 5 to 15mins rare 30 mins. Took it to the dealer, it took them a while to say something, finaly they said it's the fuel pump. I paid $450.00 to replace it, took it home. The following day it lost power again, took it back to the dealer, they have my car for 5 days but could not tell me whats wrong with it. They told me they have drove to freeways to side street & kept the engine running for 4 hrs & nothing. Took it home again, on my way home the engine died, head back to the dealer took the mechanic for a ride for 45 mins & nothing, they think I'm crazy. Drove it everyday to & from work only with lots of prayers. 08/24/01 going home, started the car, it started, going into the street the engine died & could not restated, called a tow truck to tow it the dealer. I not sure what they will tell me this time. I love my car & giving it up is not a option. Please help.

Filed Jan 25, 2001 · Engine · OH

Overheating, loss of power, loss of oil, probable blown head gaskets, took to dealership 3 times, dealership stated they would replace engine (long block) due to heads on recall. Got car back, they temp. Replaced head gaskets until motor arrives in 6 to 12 weeks due to high volume of recalls. Got car back, in worse condition than when I took it to them. Took it back again because they left hoses, brackets unhooked and loose. And also with the suspension of the head gaskets not being changed because same head bolts were in motor. They told me that they did change head gaskets and bolts and if there was any mechanical problem they would fix it. And if it was electrical I had to fix it or pay them to fix it. Left it there, picked up vehicle after 4 days, no change in condition of motor running. Have never heard anything since. Have called to question about new motor, and still no response. Have power train warranty, but can"t drive car

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Engine · MA

When driving on highway at 65-70 MPH vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning, resulting in loss of all power. Also, after allowing vehicle to cool down it will restart. Consumer has contacted dealer. Pleae provide any further details.

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Engine, Suspension · CA

When traveling engine head gasket blew out, causing loss of power. Also, vibration was coming from front end. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Engine · CA

After following manufacturer recommended maintenance for 3.5 years, without any signs of mechanical difficulties (I.e. Engine overheating, loss of coolant, loss of power), approximately few minutes after starting car for the first time one day, there was rough idling and white smoke coming out of the exhaust. After taking the car to my nearest ford service center, I was informed that my car had blown a head gasket. After researching the internet, I discovered that there has been a recall for this problem in 3 other models (windstar, taurus, and sable) of ford of the same year (1995) with the 3.8 l engines (recall 98-mo1) for defective head gaskets. I have been informed by the ford dealer that ford motor co., will not accept liability for this problem with the 1995 mustangs. I am alos aware that there have been numerous other complaints from other 1995 ford mustang owners with the federal safety agency for this same problem. I respectfully ask that the federal safety agency exercise it's authority and hold ford motor co. Accountable for this defect in the 1995 mustang and include it in recall 98-mo1. Please respond on your proposed action on this complaint asap as I am forced to pay out-of-pocket expenses (which may exceed $2000) by my local ford service center. Thank you.

Filed Sep 26, 1999 · Engine · CA

The head gasket failed on this engine causing all of the coolant to leak out. There was no indication of an overheat condition due to the low coolant level.the vehical stalled at 55mph causing loss of power steering and brakes.my 18 year old son was lucky to maintain control of the vehicle and manuver to the sholder.the vehicle needs a new engine.