Ford motor co. Finally agreed to pay all but $535 to rebuild the motor, however they rebuilt it with defective parts. So, at 80,000 miles the motor needs to be rebuilt again because it is have the exact problems again. I personally know at least 20 people who have had the same problem with the 3.8 motor. I also know that a class action law suite was dissmissed regarding the 3.8 motor which was repesenting thousands of of owners.
1993 Mercury Cougar engine complaints
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This is a written complain regarding a company recall on replacing head gasket for all mercury cougar (3.8v engine) 1994 and up. I own a 1993 mercury cougar xr7 3.8v engine who has the same engine problem as the 1994, but the mercury company decided to have a recall on all 1994 models only. Well, I feel this should be reconsider since I had the same problem appeared to my car and had to take it to a dealer who informed me that this particular engine has a manufacture defect in the design. However, they couldnt do it under the manufacture recall due to the year of the car begin 1993 and not 1994. I had to pay $1000.00 out of my bucket to have it done by a mercury/lincoln dealer, which I felt it was unfair to be getting penalized for something I had no control of. I took very good care of my car and my engine had only 63,000 miles on it. I had explained to the dealer that the head gasket blown without giving me any sign or indications. They confirmed that there was nothing at my part that I should have done to prevent this from happening. They are very much aware of this particular engine problem, but still cannot do it on the company expense. In light of this, due to the head gasket gotten blown, it damaged other parts in car which the dealer gave an estimated cost of $800.00. I really cannot afford to spend this money on something that the mercury company is very aware of if and even admits that they have a design problem on all 3.8v engine.
Consumer stated fluid was leaking from vehicle and vehicle was smoking excessively. Took to dealer and dealer indicated head gasket was blown. Nlm
The original engine and the replacement engine in my 1993 mercury cougar has failed me. Is ford motor company offering compensation for this engine issue?
While driving 30-50mph, vehicle started smoking. Antifreeze started coming out of tailpipe and mixed with oil in the engine. Took vehicle to local mechanic who indicated head gaskets were blown.*ak
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While pulling into driveway, white smoke was coming from vehicle, vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. *ak
Paid 3,200.00 for a used car followed my girlfriend home and noticed smoke coming from muffler and it had a sweet smell.the dealer told me the machanic said there was nothing wrong with the car when we baught it and the next day after we baught the car it was overheating so we called the dealer (larry)but he wasnt there and the guy I talked to said not to worry they'll fix it or replace it with another car but to call back and talk to larry first so we called the next day and he said he couldnt help us but offered to fix it but we had to pay for it.feeling we already got screwed by theese people we werent going to risk it. So we finaly took the car to another machanic and he said the car had a broken head gasket, and that the engine had to be replaced so now I paid him 850.00 for another engine and 550.00 for labor (so to make a long story short we were sold a car with a busted head gasket and were lied to.
Left hub is starting to go out..the lock is stuck on my ignition switch so I cann't crank my car..motor mount broke.
Head gasket blew out not the first time I owend fords & this happend!!no more fords for meeee!!! All junk boxes.
Driving at 60 MPH the engine overheated and shut down- brought to an independent mechanic and was told that both head gaskets had failed. Also told that it was a common problem with 3.8 ltr engines.
The head gasket on a 1993 mercury cougar 3.8 liter v6 failed at 66999 miles on 8/20/97 past the warrenty period. As a result of the failure, damage to the engine heads also occurred requiring machining and repair total repair cost was $1,548.65 which included the following: head repair, head gasket replacement, coolant replacement, spark plug replacement, thermostat replacement, various gasket replacement, drive belt replacement, o2 sensor replacement, and other minor repairs. Repairs took 7 days to complete. Dealer would not cover cost of repair under warrenty. Ford was also contacted at that time but said there was not a generic problem and would not reimburse me for the cost of repairs.
While driving at 60 MPH temperature gauges went up, and saw white smoke coming from exhaust pipe that smelled like fire. Consumer had vehicle towed to a mechanic, mechanic stated two head gaskets were bad. Mechanic replaced two head gaskets. *ak mechanic stated that heads were warped very badly due to them being made out of aluminum.
Engine was running rough. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said leak going into gasket, consumer had gaskets and covers replaced. *ak
Ford extended warranties for 1994 & 1995 3.8l engine because admittedly, faulty head gaskets. This was offered to owners of mustangs, thunderbirds and thunderbird supercoups for 100,000 miles. I've contacted ford for the same offer as I paid out-of-pocket for my blown head gaskets, also towing.
Temperature goes up and down, there's water in oil, and car sputters. It is head gasket. Consumer was told by dealer that certain models were recalled for head engine, consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak
Within 81,000 miles engine head gaskets are leaking becaus ethey have prematurely blownout. Please give any further details.
Engine head gaskets blewout while driving. Dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak
Vehicle experienced a problem with loss of coolant, and 3.8l v6 engine overheated. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure,. Also manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak
There was no heat in vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a certified mechanic that determined the problem to be a head gasket that was leaking antifreeze. Had to replace head gasket at owners expense for $1200.00. *ak
Head gasket blew at 67,000 miles , anti freeze was getting into engine. Reported to dealer who said it was no longer under warranty. That it was my responsibility and a two to three thousand dollar repair. I took the car to an independent garage and had the heads reworked and head gasket replaced. It cost me $1000.00 out of my pocket.
While driving about 35 MPH engine started overheating. Then, had to park vehicle and refill water. Had taken vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic said that engine head gasket had blownout.
Engine is stalling, and at some intersections it will cut off.
Known problem with 3.8 engine.. Recall on 94's and 95's but none on 93's. I've received a copy of the recall ford sent out concerning the 3.8 liter engine with faulty head gaskets. Both of mine had to be replaced at a significant cost.
The head gasket failed causing the engine to sieze up and be destroyed, an extended warranty was provided for the 1994 model with the same exact engine and same problem. Nlm
Look at all the 3.8l head gasket complaints - why no recall or action from you?
The head gasket blew damaging the entire engine, the manufacturer extened the warranty for 1994-1995 model vehicles but not the 1994 cougar although it has the same v6 3.8 engine. Nlm
Traveling 35mph when temperature light would go to hot. This caused vehicle to stall out. Have taken to mechanic, and was informed that head gaskets had blown. Contacted manufacturer, and nothing could be done about head gaskets.
Head gasket blown due to manufactor defect.
Engine head gasket replaced, 2/7/01 timing cover gasket replaced, vehicle began to exhibit same problem, engine smelling hot and sweet, coolant reserve tank not holding antifreeze, idle rough and hesitation occurring when acclerating/decelerating, vehicle only driven 4,000 miles since head gasket repair, service program 99b29 does not include 1993 cougars. Cj
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