Head gaskets have corroded and failed. Also, grey smoke came out of the tail pipe, car was towed and problem still exists. Manufacturer is aware and has redesigned the gaskets to avoid the problem.
1993 Mercury Cougar engine complaints
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Vehicle's temperature reads hot. Thermostat changes intermittently. Was out for summer, but vehicle still ran hot. Been losing coolant. Would run rough when starts up. White smoke from exhaust. Told coolant leaking into engine due to faulty head gasket. Had to replace head gasket.
While driving vehicle would shake very badly. Little difficult to control. Makes a tapping noise in engine. Runs hot. Leaks anti-freeze; head gasket not getting freon.
Head gasket failed.
Front left corner of oil pan continues to leak after several attempts to replace rtv sealant. Aluminum cast pan coated w/rtv. No cork gasket set available.
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