While driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle stalled, which caused the consumer to pull off the road. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. Please add any additional information.
1998 Ford Mustang engine complaints
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Driver noticed while checking the fluids, that the intake manifold had a crack. Consumer has notified the dealership.
Engine accelerated four times at a high RPM from an idle position while the mototr was engaged. Dt
There is a cracked engine manifold, and water is being dumped out out of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that the VIN number did not match.
Intake manifold has cracked and has resulted in water leaking from manifold. Consumer has made all necessary repairs to vehicle. *ak
Ford motor co. Does not recognize this to be a problem, and stated that there is nothing they can do for their consumers at this time, when there has been problems with a similar issue with other vehicles (explorer). No safety defect mentioned.
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.
The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.
There is a rattling sound in the exhaust system, vehicle taken to dealeship, no problem found, new muffler put on, however noise still continued, vehicle taken back to dealership, owner was informed that the wrongg muffler was put on vehicle. Cj
Excessive wear of rear brake shoes due to defective caliper. Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure due to water pump breaking off bracket, and causing a serpentine belt failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done due to expired warranty, and vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak consumer had water pump casing and bills on request.
Raw fuel smell entering cab randemly when over 85 degrees. Please help doing lemon law. Very afraid to drive. Wife and child got very sick.
Engine knocks under load. Knock disappears at idle and low load. Dealer is replaced engine...engine was not dismantled to determine actual cause. Replacement engine installed also blew last week (9/1/2000) and the dealer is ordering a second replacement. I had to purchase an extended warranty with the first replacement and may have to pay some type of deductible with this subsequent replacement. Looking for repeated incidents with the cobra 4.6 engine. Just for clarification, the dealer has been more than helpful in attempting to resolve the problem, but the engines being delivered appear to be remanufactured engines.
While traveling at approx. 25 MPH driver proceeded to make a right hand turn when in the curve vehicle suddenly lost all power. Engine quit, driver had no control over steering or brakes. Accident occurred striking two vehicles. 2 cars determined to be totalled, 3rd car being evaluated for loss. Outdoor temps were noted to be in high ninety's to low 100's. Cause of engine shut down unknown at this time, but possible vapor lock problem may have existed.
I have had my vehicle at brandon ford for the same problem four different times. They are very rude and short and I feel like I wasted $17000.
While consumer is traveling 40 MPH or less with the clutch in or out in neutral the vehicle stalls, dealer has been unable to rectify the problem. Nlm
I have made numerous attempts to solve this situation and no one seems to want to be of assistance please contact me as soon as possible. No safety defect listed in summary.
Belt jumping was fixed after aftermarket pullies were bought, all others still haveing problems.
While applying the brakes vehicle would stall without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment after being parked for less than 15 minutes. Fire department indicated it might have been the alternator. Dealer said that vehicle was totaled.
On three occasions vehicle experience engine "pinging" when under acceleration or when accessories are used.
Clunk when engine changed torque noted after vehicle in service 4 mos. Dealer failed to properly diagnose. Problem progressively became worse and on second trip in june, 1999 dealer properly diagnosed problem as broken engine mount left side.
Consumer was driving at 20-25 MPH and suddenly vehicle lost all power. Engine just shut down, leaving consumer with no control of the steering/ ABS system. Went to stop by applying the brakes and crashed over some bumps in the street. Dealer has been contacted.
Everytime the occupant fills the gas tank up gas fumes enter into vehicle, causing occupant to feel sick, and can result in a crash. There is a tsb to replace the fuel lines etc. But problem is still occurring. Please provide further information and VIN#.
After sitting overnight, upon startup of enigne, a lot of clicking/ticking noises from engine.
1. Convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof. 2. Harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!) A/C also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3. While driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped. Diagnosed as fuel pump failure.
Fan motor failed, caused car to overheat. Yh
Radiator reservoir failed. Yh
Radiator reservior cap failed.
While driving vehicle caught on fire under the engine. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on. Vehicle loses a lot of fuel. Contacted dealer to see if they would correct the promblem, but they won't. The oil is leaking from the engine.
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