1993 Ford Thunderbird: engine overheating

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Engine · 98,485 miles · NC

Never got a notice of recall for the faulty engine head gasket on a ford thunderbird 1993 model.. I have checked with the original owner and he never got a letter telling of the faulty head gasket and that the 3.8 v6 engine was being recalled to replace it, the car has 98 thousand original miles. And I bought the car used.. I would like to see if I can get the head gasket still replace under ford warranty. I have not driven the car since it started overheating

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Engine · MI

Engine would overheat/run rough, and coolant would get into oil while driving. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Engine · TN

While driving vehicle, the check engine light came on, vehicle started overheating and smoking. Mechanic says it due to head gaskets.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Engine · IL

While stopping vehicle overheated and stalled. Dealers have been contacted and replaced headlight switch. Please provide further information.

Filed Dec 12, 2001 · Engine · OH

Vehicle would overheat and experieince loss of coolant while driving. Manufacturer was notified. Also feel free to provide us with any further information or details concerning this matter.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Engine · IN

Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street and vehicle started to overheat. It was caused by a blown head gasket. Also, vehicle shutdown.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Engine · NY

Experienced loss of heat in passenger compartment. Found coolant level to be low. Added coolant on several occasiions. Problem did not go away. Problem increased to point where engine overheat indicator lit. Took vehicle to mechanic where problem was suspected to be loss of coolant but could not be definitively pinpointed. As a precaution the water pump, thermostat, hoses, and coolant was replaced along with two freeze plugs which were seen to be weeping. After a short while the problem reappeared and I took the vehicle to a ford dealership in my neighborhood. They diagnosed the problem to be a blown head gasket which was internally causing the coolant to enter the engine and be consumed. I authorized repairs but was informed that the problem was not covered under the terms of my warranty as the vehicle was now too old.*ak (dot number: na tiresize: na)

Filed Jun 24, 2001 · Engine · NY

Head gasket failure,had to repace twice. Is starting to overheat again.

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Electrical · WA

Rear deck light assy bulbs are overheating/failing. Sockets are melting down as is the module that holds the sockets. The trunk light is also out. This car also had the engine head gaskets fail. Ford should be made accountable for all engine head gasket failures, not just 94 and later. Is there data on the overheating/melting of the rear deck harness assy and is ford correcting the problem or the does the owner take it all?

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Engine · MI

Overheating and loss of engine coolant, and heater would blow out cool air. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that 3.8l v6 engine had a head gasket failure, vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. *ak

Filed Dec 13, 2000 · Engine · MS

Problem with engine hesitation/ loss of coolant and overheating when driving. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer that 3.8l engine experienced a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under an extended warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Engine · NH

Gaskets were leaking behind the timing chain cover due to cracked heads, this caused vehicle to overheat. Consumer stated that white smoke was blowing out the exhaust.