The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly. The right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out. The transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.
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While consumer is driving vehicle will start to stumble and hesitate for a few mintues. Then, vehicle will shut off. This problem will only happen in the summer. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find anything wrong with vehicle.
Consumer experienced head hasket failure along with extensive and severe collateral engine damage, since the rebuilding of the engine, consumer has repeatedly experienced engine stalling and overheating, where the power steering, power brakes would just shut down, vehicle has not been the same since the head gasket failure, dealer refused to assist consumer with costly repairs, consumer believes that failure was due to faulty design.
While traveling at 55 MPH, there were no warning signs, and engine stalled/ cut off. Consumer had to coast vehicle to side of highway. Consumer feels vehicle will not run in hot weather. Consum please provide any further information.
Head gasket failed at low mileage, ford conducted owner notification programs which repaired head gaskets on certain specified vehicles at no cost, consumer wants to know why her vehicle was not included.
Consumer was traveling 35mph on highway and vehcle overheated and thick smoke came from exhaust pipe . Vehicle was towed to dealership.
I was told by ford that the recall was on the 3.8l engine motor mounts, not 3.0l. This caused a significant loss in power and acceleration during rush hour traffic. An additional problem is being experienced with headlights not staying on. Again ford says my car does not meet this recall notification.
I had the gaskets replaced twice. The first time was at 124239 miles because of burning oil. The second time was at 163227 miles because coolant was mixing with oil.
While vehicle was being driven engine mounts broke, causing engine to rise and to become extremely loud. Please give any further details.
This appears to be a known defect. The engine stopped and smke billowed from the hood. We were able to pull safely off the road.
I just reported to you about a repair and replacement of the head gaskets on our engine back in 1997 at 95470 miles and now we are experiencing the same issues 4 years later at 157963 miles. We feel as though ford should be standing by this engine and the cost because the consumer should not have to repair and replace head gaskets on their engines every four years. I have tried to contact ford but they are not only not willing but also do not return any calls to us on this matter. I would really like to have some help in having ford stand for their products. I also am aware of a recall for the same problems on their 1994-1995 engines; will what about us that have the 1993 doing the same! Please help! Thank you!
Engine is running very rough, sounds like consumer is driving a truck.
Head gasket had a leak and overheated block, and caused block to warp. Consumer stated car was not driveable.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 98 v 323 000/ subframe corrosion on 03-mar-1999 at victor ford in wauconda, il 847‑526‑5541. Consumer stated that remedy has failed. *ak motor mounts have replaced, as well as exhaust system because engine pipe into muffler was cracked due to constant jerking motion.
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Motor mounts were replaced under warranty, then replaced under recall, and replaced 1 time owner pay.
This is a 1993 ford taurus with 59000 miles that blew head gasket while driving down the road. Called ford and they will do nothing to help compensate this well known problem with this motor. There are many many people on the web posting the same problems with the same results. Nothing from ford.
Head gasket blew at 65k. As I later found out, this is the second head gasket on this vehicle. The first head gasket blew at 39k. Timing cover needed to replaced as well.
Engine head gaskets blewout while driving. Anti freeze leaked out of engine. Contacted manufacturer, informed consumer no recalls on vehicle.*ak
While driving 35mph vehicle started to vibrate. Then vibration would stop, and later start over again. Would lose power while going up hill.*ak radiator leaked and was replaced, dealer also replaced head gaskets.
Bought vehicle used. While driving 35mph vehicle it started to vibrate. Vibration would stop, then start over again. Had lost power going uphill.*ak
Engine stopped operating one morning on a cold start and caused a black smoke to come out of tailpipe. Consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic, stated that head gasket had failed. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *consumer spent approximately $2500.00 to repair this defect.
Ford has covered this failure for 1994/1995 taurus, but has admitted the problem exists in 1988-1995 ford vehicles. 40% of these failures occur between 60,000 and 75,000 miles. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Ive put 36000 miles on this car since I bought it in 1995 I was going to work one morning and this car just blew a head gasket without any warning or prior problems with overheating or anything.
Was driving 30mph and noticed smoke coming from exhaust. Had a 3.8liter engine. Head gaskets had blown. Contacted manufacturer, and spoke to representative #2072. Was informed low failure rate on those vehicles, and no recalls ever issued.*ak consumer states he contacted ford headquarters and was advised that they spent over their budget and that the vehicle that consumer has the year is not included.
Car was taken in for a recall on motor mounts. About a year and half later motor was lifting out of car, and car was running rough.
Consumer heard a clunking noise when accelerating or decelerating. Motor mounts disconnected from body.
Without prior warning engine started shaking, white smoke came from exhaust, head gasket was blown.
While driving at approximately 40 MPH engine stopped, and steering control/ braking system were lost. A private mechanic informed consumer that head gasket was blown, and will need to be replaced, possibly the heads. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Blown head gasket on 1993 3.8 engine; ford covers 1994-1996 same engine (not recall - safety issue); ford pays to replace head gasket or provide $4000 to future purchase of ford vehicle.
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