Engine head gasket blew out, causing radiator to leak and overheat. Dealer has replaced gasket and radiator.
1993 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Change headgasket, ford said 3.8l headgasket were bad but they are only going back to 1994 models.
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Engine head gasket failure.
I think that ford needs to step up to the plate and now fix below the years of 1994 and 1995. There definately is a problem and they know it. Lets ride them and really put some heat on them. Make stick up to there slogan that "customer satisfaction is number 1" it should be "screwing our customers is our number 1 priority!!" thank you.no safety defect listed in the summary.
Both engine head gaskets failed. Ford has extended warranty on 94 and 95 model year cars with same engine. Won't cover 93.
Consumer installed two new radiators and water pumps due to failure of engine cooling system, however the problem is continued. Yh
The engine head gasket failed. Yh
Head gasket failed twice causing engine damage,it seems that all the anti-freeze mixed with the oil ruining the engine. Nlm
This is a recognized problem but ford refuses to compensate owner. No afety defect mentioned within summary.
Engine head gaskest has prematurely blown out, causing engine to completely shut down. Please give any further details.
My engine began to overheat and I took it to ford to have them check it . They told me it would be another week before they could even check it . I asked about a recall on this problem and was informed it was only on the 94 & 95 taurus although I have the same exact engine in my car, unfair don't you think? I then took it to another mechanic who diagnosed the problem right away, it seems that my cars head gaskets are leaking and will have to be replaced at a cost to me of at least $700.00. I feel that ford should cover this since they have recalls for the same problem on the 94& 95 taurus's. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this problem because I only one of a great number of people who are having this same problem. There are numerous people right here in quincy, I have talked to several people and the mechanic I talked at ford and the mechanic who is fixing my car said they have seen this same problem numerous times in fact that was the main reason ford could not get my car in for a week because they already had 7 cars ahead of me wiyh the same thing. Thanks pat veihl.
Vehcile stalls when putting in gear . Also, it rides rough, has white smoke coming out, and is losing coolant.
Head gasket blown - white billowing smoke from tail pipe - loss of antifreeze.
Engine head gasket blew leaving me stranded on the highway.
Head gaskets failed resulting in similar problems as covered by recall of '94 and '95 models. Ford insisting that my vehicle not covered. Search of your database reveals that many other '93 owners having same problem. Is this being investigated? .
Consumer wasd traveling 50mph & vehicle started overheating. Thermostat was all the way up. Mechanic inspected vechicle & found head gasket blew out.
Engine coolant leak from the head gasket, coolant in the fuel/oil (?) system (hesitation-rough idle, overheated)- repeair estimation from $1500 to $4000.
Possible engine failure caused oil to leak onto the exhaust system resulting in smoke emitted from the right side of the vehicles hood. Yh
Engine head gaskets blew out, causing oil to spill onto the engine. Dealer has been notified.
Blown head gasket.
Nobody from ford will help me on this problem that now I know most 3.8 engines have!!!!!!!! No safety defect listed within summary.
Engine experienced loss of coolant. Vehicle was taken to dealer , and informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. Vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak windsheild wiper blades locked in an upright position. A/c compressor locked up and burned up belt and idles the vehicle still leaking coolant after repair was done.
Vehicle kept stalling out before dying out. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic informed the owner that the engine head gaskets had blown. Out. Driver had no prior warning.
Coolant was leaking from the 3.8 v6 engine. Vehicle was taken to dealer who informed consumer of a blown head gasket.
Engine head gaskets were damaged and needed to be replaced. The recall notice given was for fords after 1994, mine is a (3.8l engine)taurus. I believe it to be the exact same problem as the 1994 models.
Consumer was traveling about 65 MPH and vehicle started to overheat. Also, water coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle and from the manfold pipe. Consumer stated that his car was towed to a repair shop. Problem found to be caused by the head gasket. Repairs were made at owner's cost. *ak
Head gasket failed thereby leaking antifreeze into the engine and causing major engine repair. Ford motors now is recalling 1994 & 1995's (3.8 v6) for a "head gasket defect" that allows antifreeze into the engine ....but ford has not at this time expand.
Engine headgasket was diagnosed as failed by dealer at 52,207 mileage and 4 years. Original warranty did not cover. Owner replace headgasket at own expense. Ford has extended warranty to cover this item back to '94 models but refuses to acknowledge that this is the same problem. Have been turned down by the dealer and the ford customer service department.
Head gasket are defective need to replace.
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