Check engine light remains on. Was told faulty head gasket. Losing coolant with no visable leaks. Estimated $1200.00 repair at least. With the number of complaints regarding the ford 3.8 c.I. Engine why have there been no recalls for the mustang unlike the tauris? (same engine)
1998 Ford Mustang: engine overheating
5 of the 236 complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 44 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Consumer states that the plastic intake manifold cracked. As a result, the coolant leaked onto the engine.
While driving vehicle overheated on its own. Vehicle hesitated while accelerating, then stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not recalled by VIN or under warranty. Consumer informed the mechanic that part number f8a2-9424-bc, notification #97m91 for intake manifold was recalled. Mechanic insisted that recall was not for this vehicle.
Car continually overheated, brought in several times to dealer and never completely fixed. Then it completely blew the engine due to the head gaskets failing.
Fan motor failed, caused car to overheat. Yh
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Mustang overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1998 Ford Mustang?
5 of 236 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang (2%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Mustang?
There are 0 recalls and 44 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Mustang
Fire or smoke 10Fuel pump 10Seat belt 7Stalling 7No deployment 6Loss of power 6Fuel smell 5Tire blowout 5
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