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
1995 Ford Mustang engine complaints
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Head gasket failure caused engine core to warp, thus requiring new/remanufactured engine installation. After reading about all the other 95 ford 3.8 l v6 engines with the same problems, I would think that ford motor company should bear the financial responsibility for this mishap.
Car would run hot. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they replaced thermostat and water pump.
Head gasket has failed,possibly causing damage to engine. Cause is unknown.
Consumer never received any information regarding the manufacturers recall regarding head gaskets, ford is denying any reimbursement due to the consumer not responding in time to the recall letter, however the consumer never received such a letter.
Vehicle experiences problem with coolant leakages from the 3.8 v6 engine seal. Dealer / manufacturrer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Engine head gaskets have blownout prematurely. Dealer has been notified.
Engine head gasket failed at 117,000 miles, causing damage to engine and a hole in radiator. Please provide further information.
Manufacturer sent out a recall on engine head gasket. Engine head gaskets blewout after receiving notice. Took vehicle to dealership & head gasket repaired. Water pump started leaking, but was not recalled at same as head gasket. Was charged for water pump. Engine check light comes on, and vehicle overheated.
Engine head gasket failure, loss of coolant and overheated engine. Also high pitched engine cranckshaft pulley when below 0 degrees.
Once car was started and driven a block vehicle overheated. Vehicle has experienced this problem before, and dealer refused to honor recall.
Head gasket failed due to defect in design, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because she failed to take the vehicle to the dealer within a specified time, manufacturer stated they sent a letter but the consumer said she never received a letter. Nlm
Heater is not working.
Head gasket failure with no warning- received letter about head gasket I called 2 different dealerships they both advised me if there was not overheating or water lose then there was no need to bring in. I called today ford motor company and she told me there was recall and should have brought in it upseting to know there was recall and I could have gotten checked before the 100,000 miles was up. Ford has problem and should fix these problems. The car quit all of a sudden with no warning.
I am extremely upset with the ford motor company. I can not believe that a car with only 67,000 miles would just blow both head gaskets for no apparent reason. The $1180.00 is completely unaffordable for me, for the fact that I am finishing my college education. Waiting tables in the evening at bennigan's just is not enough to cover this pricey repair. When I bought the mustang I figured if I buy a decent vehicle with a reasonable payment I can run it for quite a while with out any serious repair. And so now on top of the $165.00 a month payment I have to figure out how to pay for $1180.00 courtesy of the ford motor company. I plan on contacting ford the first chance I get and tell them about this ridiculous problem. Needless to say I will never purchase a ford product again.
My 1995 ford mustang has a blown engine. I heard that there was a recall on the head gasket for that 3.8l engine. Please help!
Head gasket failed at 50,000 miles, causing vehicle to overheat. This a reoccurring defect. Please provide further information.
Head gaskets failed (rotted out). Have been told ford has recalled the same year taurus with the same size engine. I got to believe that both vehicles have the sama exact engine. Therefore, if the taurus has been recalled for this problem, why not the mustang?
I have reason to believe that the head gasket has failed on my 1995 ford mustang. I have read numerous accounts of people having problems with their 1995 ford mustangs. I have also found reports of.
Engin ehead gasket failed, causing engine to heatup. Was told by supervisor that vehicle should not be driven. Ford issued an extended warranty, but consumer was not notified .please provide further information.
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.
Connecting rod failure due to head gasket problem
I was just wondering if I could get reimbursed for my blown head gasket I talked to ford and they said to bring it down and I did so I towed it to ford and they said they can't fix the gasjet for free because it just reached 100 thousand miles and I had to tow my car back home but they showed no concern and told me to get my car out because it is blocking thier way I felt mistreated and ignord so I got it fixed at another shop and they fixed it for $1300 and I never heard of any recall until I saw it on mustangworld.com sorry for if this is not concerning you I just don't know who to compain to thanks.
Consumer started having trouble with car . It cut off in the middle of the road. Would not start for a couple of days. Took to dealer, and they said it was an engine problem.
Baught car in august of 2000, drove it one week and it has been in the shop numerous times for various items fixed; ie; overheated twice then blew headgasket, drivers rear rotor caught on fire, recall on hood which was separating, major fuel leak, fuel hose by fuel tank, water leak from timing cover gasket
While traveling noticed temerature. Gauge running high. Dealer indicated that head gasket was blown. Please provide further information.
First time faliure was noticed ...was going 65 down the interstate we procded to pull over cause thought it was just a normal everyday overheat,so we pulled off to a rest area to let it cool down so we could then add some water in hopes the problem would go away ..we then started to drive at a slower speed cause when we got back in the check engine light was on .we then got home and when we got there which is a aproximate miles would be less then 30 miles from where first came in to the problem ..I then added more water and some antifrezze in hopes that would help ..then I let the car set for the rest of the day and through the night ..when I woke up to go to work I got back in the car and senn the check engine light was still on I also noticed the temp went back down but of course time would show it would heat back up to a bubbling in less then 15 mins time from when the car was started ..I then took it to the local garage and they informed me the left head gasket had to be replaced ..and since then it has ran like a charm..thank you sally
Sounds like an ongoing problem
Consumer received a letter from ford regarding head gasket ( no recall information found). Mechanic located the head gasket problem. Warranty was expired & the head gasket was replaced by consumer.
Gasket failure required extensive diagnosis; ford refused to pay for repair because diagnosis finally happened 65 miles past 60,000 mile warranty; after recall, ford only refunded $495 ford cost, not rental car or radiator replacement cost.
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