1996 Ford Mustang: engine failure

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Engine · WA

2 years after complete engine replacement, my mustang has blown another head gasket! I had to have my 96 ford mustang engine (v6) replaced because of a bad head gasket, and after replacing the engine, which cost me $3000.00 at the time, two years later am now looking at replacing another head gasket, in a newer engine, and looking at another $2000 in repairs. This is ridiculous. Something has to be done about extending the warranty to cover other models of ford vehicles beside 94-95.

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Engine · 61,625 miles · MO

Vechicle overheats resulting in the covergasket failing, causing fluid to leak into the engine compartment was not noticeable right away as had oil chage the week before and the mechanic did not notice any problems. This has caused us to replace all the gaskets costing us $600.00 then when drove one day vehicle suddenly began making gurgling noise and the temperture gauge went hot and now the whole engine needs to be replaced as the overheating had caused more problems than we first thought. We feel this is a serious problem with this ford product and would like to be reimbursed.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine · CA

Engine overheated, lost power, no heat from heater, oil and coolant mix in radiator. Towed to ford service center. Diagnosed as head gasket failure. Estimated cost to replace engine $4200 including labor. Contacted ford customer service in michigan but they are so far unwilling to help.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Engine · KS

Head gasket failure. Which may have caused other engine problems. I can't get another mechanic in town to touch it. So I have to take it to the ford dealer to get it repaired, at a cost of $1,400 or even a new engine.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Engine · MD

My ford mustang broke down on my way to frederick, md. In december of 2000. I had already taken it in to crystal ford for a recall on june 8, 2000. The recall program no. Was 99b29. They said they fixed the problem, which was a leakage of engine coolant at the head gasket. On my drive to frederick in december, the mustang began to overheat and proceed to break down promptly thereafter. The result of the overheating was a cracked engine due to a thrown rod. My vehicle was towed from frederick to laurel to my mechanic who informed me that the cracked engine was due to a engine coolant leakage. I then had my vehicle towed to crystal ford so there mechanics could look at it. The service person, [xxx], called me to let me know the engine threw a rod which was due to an engine coolant leakage problem. I wrote letters to ford customer service and the service rep for the area and both denied any assistance to fix my vehicle. The damage done to my vehicle is definitely related to the recall and the engine coolant problem at the head gasket yet ford refuses to fix the vehicle. Please help me in anyway you can with this problem. Thank you very much for your time and effort with this problem. Sincerely, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 12, 1996 · Engine · CA

Engine failed twice.