1996 Ford Mustang fuel system problems

Filed May 25, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 71,000 miles · AL

I have a 1996 ford mustang lx. I was driving my car at night and I had it on cruise control and it blew up.I took care of my car and checked the engine and the antifreeze before I leave my house.I gave my car a 15 minute warm up period before I leave my house.the engine overheated and blew up due to faulty engine gasket. I have had to change the starter,the water pump(2x), radiator, and pistons because of that. I am very mad at ford and I told them so in dearborn mi. I will not buy a ford in the future and I tell everyone that asks me about my bad experience w/ this car and I tell them to not buy ford cars or trucks. Thank you for reading this.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Airbags, Fuel system · 62,123 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The air bags did not deploy during an accident. *mr the consumer was rear ended and hit other vehicles, as this happened, the seat back broke and the seat belt buckle had came loose. The engine continued to run and the fuel safety switch did not turn off. Scc

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Fuel system · TN

The intake manifold is cracked. Ford has recalled many of their 4.6l intake manifolds in their crown victorias, but not in the same engine in the mustang. They need to!! Please help.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Intake manifold failed due to plastic material used on original part - replacement part is made of aluminum and plastic - this indicates manufacturer knew about original design being faulty.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Fuel system · IN

Consumer took vehicle to auto center for a squeak behind tire, the problem was due to the intake manifold busting at a seam and had sprayed coolant everywhere, the intake manifold was made out of some kind of plastic, there was a recall and the prior owner had recall repairs complete, however recall component failed again, ford will not reimburse consumer for the faulty intake manifold.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Fuel system · GA

Intake manifold cracked and lost all coolant on the highway. Mechanic reported problem is not uncommon, but no recall issued.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

Lifetime recall on plastic intake manifold.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

Gasoline leakage at rubber seal between gas tank and tube(filler tube). Where you insert the gas nozzel at gas station.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Fuel system · MO

I have repair invoices and testament from repair facility that this is a common problem due to thin plastic walls of intake manifold.

Filed Jan 15, 2001 · Fuel system · GA

Fuel tank is defective. Area of wetness seeping from top of tank on drivers side adjacent to exhaust tail pipe confirmed by dealer . The point of defect on top of tank is obscured from road hazards by it's close location to the underside of the auto frame, leaving the conclusion that the tank has a manufacturing defect and needs to be replaced. I do not feel this should be at my expense as the seepage and it's proximity to the hot exhaust is a serious safety hazard.