1994 Mercury Cougar engine problems

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Engine · 76,000 miles · PA

Car overheats due to a bad head gasket. Per ford's tsb 00m10, this is a known design issue that they fixed only if there was a proble during the first 7 years after the warranty inception date for 1994 and 1995 vehicles with a 3.8l engine. This defect can easily result in a safety concern due to the possibility of an engine fire due to the extreme heat if oil leaks on the engine when the gasket fails.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine · VA

We bought a mercury cougar 1994 and discovered we have a blown head gasket. We just found out that it is virtually impossible to find an engine for the v6 model at a reasonable price. We also found out that this 1994 model is famous for blown head gaskets.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · MO

Engine was replaced at 87,000 miles under recall for head gasket failure. 30,000 miles later engine head blew up again due to the placement of a helicoil in the re-manufactured engine. This helicoil was present in the re-manufactured engine from the factory. I consider this to be a defect in the re-manufactured engine, as the head should have been machined by the factory not just have a helicoil stuffed in. This iis the cause of the new failure and for refuses to repair.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Engine · 87,000 miles · MO

Engine was replaced at 87,000 miles under a recall. Due to a spark plug that busted through the engine. 30,000 miles later, engine needed replacement again.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Engine · 71,000 miles · MA

The head gasket blew due to a failed part in the engine. *jb ph

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Engine · MA

The engine had major problems with head gasket. This problem was the subject of a recall and the warranty was extended. The consumer never received any information about the recall. *cb

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Engine · 91,000 miles · NY

The engine light came on and then the vehicle over heated. Which was caused by a blown head gasket.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Engine · 33,460 miles · NY

I am the original owner of this 1994 mercury cougar with 33,465 miles as of mar 4, 2002. And there was a general recall issued on the problem in question which involves the potential for a premature failure of the engine head gasket(s).at the time of the notice this condition was not experienced and no action was taken. However this condition has now developed and is causing severe engine over heating. I have brought this vehicle into the local mercury dealer and this head gasket failure diagnosis has been confirmed with the repair requiring a complete head gasket replacement and engine take down and rebuild costing 1400. As of this writing my efforts to have ford motor co to agree to pick-up and/or at least assist with the payment of these related repair fees has been denied. And I would very much appreciate your review and assistance in this matter.

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Engine · NY

The consumer received a recall notice but failed to take the vehicle for service since the symptoms indicated did not exist. After two years the vehicle's low coolant light had come on. The check engine light had come on and the diagnosis showed that the head gasket had failed prematurely. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the monies spent on repairs. *yh the water pump and the radiator had leaked.

Filed May 24, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Head gasket failure causing antifreeze to leak in crankshaft, causing engine failure. Ford refused to pay for engine replacement. Timing cover gasket failed paid out of pocket oonly to find out recal 99b29. Your website showed tsb # 00m10 sequence # 625 - info regarding engine replacements warranty extension program*yh.