1995 Ford Mustang: engine overheating

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 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 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...

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Visibility · 174,000 miles · CA

Radiator coolant leaked into the passenger compartment and onto the driver's feet. As a result, fumes seeped through, making the occupants light headed. Dealer repaired the heating core five times. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Engine · 37,500 miles · KS

Vehicle overheated and white smoke came out of the tail pipe. Vehicle was taken an independent repair shop where the mechanic determined that head gaskets cracked. The head gaskets have not been replaced.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

I bought a 1995 ford mustang in april of 2003 with decent miles about 73000. I have had the vehicle a short time and I am having problems with overheating and now discovered my head gasket blew. I have heard of recalls for this but can't find anything anywhere for sure. One dealer says there is not one out for my particular vehicle and then the other days the recall has expired. This is a very expensive fix and with all these problems you would hope there wouldn't have been an expiration date placed on a general recall like this. Please help, do not know what to do.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · CA

Always overheating, drives rough, blown tires, broken rack & pinion, loud squeaking

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Engine · 64,464 miles · MI

The head gasket blew and my engine overheated creating a large smoke cloud behing car endangering other drivers and myself due to poor visibility. I check a ford recalls website and it says the head gasket has a 7yr or 100,000 mile warranty for the 3.8l engine. I call my dealership and they tell me that campaign ended in 2001 and even if it was still active my car according to VIN number wouldn't even qualify. I think I'm getting screwed here. I am mad and I feel I'm getting the run-around, and I want some answers from somebody. I have been a huge ford fan and if they dont fix this for me I mgiht consider going to chevrolet.

Filed Sep 18, 2003 · Engine · 116,000 miles · FL

Head gasket blew in my 1995 ford mustang and caused the car to overheat. This is the second occurrence following an occurrence in october of 2000 which lead to the car being serviced at cook-whitehead ford under an extended warranty by ford motor company. There are many other complaints about head gaskets with the ford 3.8l engines and repeats of head gasket problems that I have found on the internet and was also told by the ford representative on their customer service hotline. She has suggested that I pay attention and that from the number of complaints there may possibly be a safety recall issued. I believe that sub-standard parts were used to supposedly fix an already below standard part and that proper procedures were not completed when the car was originally serviced.

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Engine · TX

Vehicle was repaired on 10/22/2002 for recall 01v390000 concerning engine cooling fan bearing. After the repairs, vehicle overheated every day. Dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but failed to remedy the problem; cause of problem undetermined.