Oil pump failure.
1996 Ford Thunderbird engine complaints
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While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from under hood, took vehicle dealer who found manifold had cracked.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Timing chain cover gasket replaced under recall in 2000 , suppose to stop coolant leak, but mechanic now reports the problem is head gasket, common to ford's 3.8 v6.
Head gasket leaking - car just turned 4 - ford refuses to cover under recall.
Tsb 97m91, replaced already 11/14/98, left myself and daughter stranded in middle of desert. Manufacturer refuses to cover costs of loss. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vehicle is a lemon. Engine was leaking oil and making noise. Dealership told consumer that the crankshaft inside had to be replaced. Also the tires had to be changed every three months because treads on tires wore out.
Engine check light on, dealer replaced mass air flow sensor. Returned to dealer 4 times for gas mileage down 10-20%, low idle and stalls, poor driveability - ford and dealer state car is normal - all data from purchase date available - clearly shows negative change at time of part replacement
Both cylinder heads and intake manifold failed causing coolant light to come on and off while driving. Nlm
Head gasket failed prematurely due to design flaw. Nlm
Oil in my engine poured out and engine locked up would not keep oil in it. Had to replace brakes twice I one year because of brake fluid leakage then finally it got so bad had to replace the rotors on front end, my temperature gauge for the outside just happen to start going crazy one day as I was driving along on a trip to the beach and has been in correct ever since. And by the way I am still making payments on this vehicle. I has been more trouble than a joy.
In 1998 I started having car problems, a mechanic told me that fluid was getting past the head gasket. In january of 1999 I had to have the engine replaced by heritage ford. I recently read an article in the paper that said there was a defect in the 3.8l motors causing this to happen. I called ford motor co. & heritage ford & was told that since my car wasn't on their list they can't help me. They have already announced publicly there is a defect with the same motor we had & I feel they should reimburse us also,not because of the model of our car but the kind of motor they sold us. We have had numerous problems since they installed the new motor, & have had to bring the car back at least 5 times & of course pay a bill each time, the car still spits & sputters in hot weather. Can you help us???
Coolant light kept coming on and off. Vehicle taken to dealer several times, but they were unable to fix the problem. Problem still exists. Dealer still has vehicle, repairs are being made, dealer is helping to cover some of cost.
The oil pump failed causing engine to lock-up which could have resulted in injury. Ford has redesign a new engine.
3.8 liter 6 cylinder engine headgaskets failed
Oil gauge pressure varies, brought in twice during warranty, they replaced engine due to slapping rod, got car back oil pressure on gauge still varies high & low.
Leaked coolant due to crack in manifold,,did not signify overheating.
Crankshaft sensor and the oxygen sensor malfunctioned, causing a no start condition and stalling while driving. May cause an accident. Dealer replaced th sensors twice. Problem is still reoccurring. Please provide further information.
Engine motor mounts failed.
The engine air inlet elbow does not drain properly.
The engine air inlet elbow does not drain properly.
Sensor system failed.
Motor mounts failed.
During inclement weather, design of engine allows water to saturate the air filter, causing engine to cut out.
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