The vehicle overheated and would not start after it had been turned off. Once it did get started it was blowing smoke from the exhaust. . It has not ran since then due to the information from the dealer on the faulty head gaskets.
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Premature failure of the 3.8l engine head gasket.
Premature failure of the 3.8l engine head gasket.
Head gaskets failed. Yh
Ford motor co. Has recalled many 3.8l v6 because of head gasket. When I called them they were only recalling fwd cars. I called three different dealers stevens ford, park city ford, and miller ford they all told me they would use the same kit ( bolts and gaskets) called out in the recall. I think that ford should stand behind there product and recall all 3.8l v6's with this problem. Please let me know? Thanks joe.
Coolant is put into overflow bottle and is not pulled back into engine in a timely manner. Engine develops an air bubble and quits running.
While driving vehicle made a popping noise, then smoke came out of exhaust caused by a blown out had gasket.
Vehicle in dealer shop for recall repairs. Dealer informed consumer that there was a blown engine head gasket.
Engine head gasket has been leaking for a while and finally went. Heard numerous reports and read articals ranging from a show by 'motor trend ' to dealer comments on the problem with defective head gaskets in 3.8l engines. Also, know numerous people with an engine like mine ,have experienced the same problem. The "light bar" inside the taillights are another problem, you don't see a t-bird on the road today that doesn't have at least part of their tail lights burned out so I know its not just mine and they started doing this many miles ago! I take good care of my vehicles,so I know this is not from abuse! Like I said when dealers tell you they're having a problem with certain parts and car shows,magazines , and consumer reports say there is something wrong with ahead gasket on a certain engine you know you're not alone! Replacing a head gasket is an expensive repair , I thought I would check into this before footing the bill myself. Please let me know as soon as you can if anything can be done about this as I'm not able to drive the car ...thanks ,lynn.
Filled vehicle with fuel & drove home. Parked vehicle in garage. Noticed an odor of gasoline. Checked vehicle & discovered a leak underneath vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic & the gaskets were replaced, twice. The problem still exists. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic would not check unless a diagnostic test was done.
Head gasket blew resulting in complete engine failure when the cylinders filled with coolant fluid. Yh
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While driving at 40 MPH vehicle started smoking. Consumer pulled over and noticed engine head gasket blew out.
Head gasket failed causing vehicle to stall in traffic.
The radiator in the vehicle melted at 51,000 miles.
Electrical fire under the hood.
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