Engine head gakset needed to be repaired at 60,000 miles. The ford dealer "shaved" the gasket. The head gasket is now shot at 98,000 miles. I have contacted ford via the internet and phone but have had no success. Ford has admitted to a defect in this same engine in the 1994-95 tauruses, sables, continentals, cougars, thunderbirds, mustangs and windstars and offered reimbursement and/or money towards a new vehicle (see april 26, 2000 edition of detroit news auto section - www.detnews.com).
1991 Mercury Cougar engine complaints
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Vehicle experienced head gasket failure, recall on other models however cougar was not included even though same engine as recall models, denied recall repair (98m01). Mjs
Both head gaskets blown; however, complaints re; faulty temperature guage submitted to dealer since 10/15/1993. Repair cost: $1390.92 (incl. Tax).
Mounts have failed, similar to 87 & 92 ford taurus models. Is there a recall on the 91 cougar for this same problem?...strange coincidence. Thanks
Egr valve and sensor failed. Nlm
When starting the vehicle it made a puffing sound and cut off, after restarting and driving about one block, the engine suddendly died. The engine head gasket was replaced by mechanic.
Parked car and it caught on fire.*ak consumer statesvehicle was parked and about 15 minutes later it was on fire near steering wheel area.
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