1995 Ford Mustang: won't start

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Fuel system · PR

Misfire when idle, when turns off after driving it won't start engine quick, need to let the fuel pump recharge a bit so it can start again

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 Sep 12, 2000 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Aug 20, 2000 · Engine · CA

Engine light stay on, return car for repair, next day engine overheated; made a whining noise and smoke came out from engine. Return car for repair, advised needs new thermostat. Next day the car would not start, battery was dead. Towed car to ford dealership, advised by service, may have a head gasket defect. Service checks and confirmed head gasket blown.

Filed Jul 7, 1998 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle can be started without key in ignition switch. Vehicle previously would not start at all. Took to mechanic, who started vehicle without key in switch.