Approaching parking lot vehicle began to rattle and smoke, vehicle towed to mechanic, vehicle found to have blown head gasket(s). Cj
1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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Blown head gasket per dealer ladin lincoln mercury.
I purcahsed a 1993 mecury sable with 60,000 miles in oct 99 in orangeburg south carolina. About 6 months the temperature began to fluxuate and the thermostat was replaced. It seemed to correct the problem for about three month and then the overheating problem started again. In oct 200 the vehilce was using water and then radiator was repplaced at a cost of $475.00. And after the repair the mechanic notified me that the headgskets were blown. I parked the car because I no money to repair it. I heard from a freind that the 3.8 engine is notorious for headgaskets in the 3.8l engine in the 1993 sable. After going to pomoco mecury and contacting ford they state there is no recall for this engine. How can they seel a defective engine and not own up to it. There are just too many reports and complaints on this piece or crap engine. I still owe $4,000.00 on this car and repairs will run from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on the damage. This is unacceptable from a auto compnay that makes billions of dollars and didn't spend dime on research. I am steamed, just like the steam coming out of my headgaskets!!!! And I am ready to blow!!!!!furiuos .
Consumer had found out a strong smell of oil just like a frying pan. Hadn't taken vehicle to a dealer, but believed that vehicle had a blown head gasket.
A lack of heat in vehicle when needed. Taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer that 3.8l engine experienced a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified. Manufacturer informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under an extended warranty. *ak
Engine head gasket went out after consumer had started vehicle. Temperature gauge started to go up ,and engine check light kept coming on, but engine was not totally warmed up.contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything because it was not included in a recall. *ak shortly after replacing of head gasket, the oxygen sensors failed. The manufacturer had admitted that the head gasket was defective, and the consumer was asking for reimbursement.
I took the car in to be checked for a coolant leak and was told the head gaskets had blown. The local ford dealership told us there was a warranty extension for '94-'95 3.8l engines. Since it is the same engine and the same problem seems to plague almost all 3.8l engines, why didn't ford fix the problem with all the 3.8 l engines? As for the motor mounts I was told by the same ford dealership that there was some sort of m paper sent out but since I didn't own the car at that time, again it was too late for the corrections to be made by ford. So in the end it has cost me and my husband over $2,000 to repair these things that should have been covered by ford. One more thing about the motor mounts, there is no mechanical sfety device to keep things 'together' when the rubber bladder slpits or comes apart. This could allow the negine to raise up out of the well and into the fire wall or out of the well all together, not to mention putting almost everything else attached to it, in a powerful bind.
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Head gasket leak caused the car to shutter when cold and consume antifreeze.
Defective engine head gasket blew in march of 2000, no assistance from ford, despite widespread problem with this component.
Engine was leaking anti-freeze, and engine check light came on. Took vehicle to dealer. *ak dealer stated engine failed because of head gasket failure, anti-freeze is coming out of the exhaust pipe.
While traveling noticed vehicle smoking. Technician stated that head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak head gasket failure caused a chain reaction of other damages. Water pump failed and the radiator developed hole due to pressure build up. The timing case caver was leaking. Head gasket and transmission failures are the two common problems with lincoln mercury vehicle.
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There was no heat and engine was running rough, temperature gauge was going up and down, took vehicle to dealer, and they said consumer had a blown head gasket, and needed a new engine.
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Vehicle experienced premature head gasket failure, consuner believes this is a manufacturers defect or design flaw. Nlm
3.8l v6 engine overheated. Taken to a independent shop, and informed of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under the extended warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
This is the second time head gasket has failed! I am out over $2000.00. I can't believe ford has the nerve to insist these engines not be apart of the recall.
A head gasket failure with a v6 3.8 engine; manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Blown head gasket as reported for later models.
Engine nount failed causing the A/C hose to break prior to recall notice 98v‑323. Nlm
Head gaskets blewout. Dealer has been notified.
A recall has been performed however same problem exists.
Vehicle experienced coolant leakages/overheating, and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer's shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. Vehicle's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Engine failure due to defective head gasket - vehicles 1994 and above are covered, my 1993 vehicle is not. This is a basic design flaw for which the company has only partially assumed responsibility. Replacement motors should be required on design failure at ford's expense.
Due to cooling problems the head was removed from this vehicle in 1998 but no warranty claim, nor did we ever receive notice of extended 100,000/7-year coverage on the ford 3.8 engine prior to, during or since, despite ford apparently knowing there was head gasket failure problems in these engines, dating back to 1988. As such, we now must pay $1300 for the head gasket repairs or else dispose of the damaged vehicle at an equally unattractive loss. I'm especially upset because we never received notification from ford or anyone else of this problem when the vehicle still fell within the warranty period. And u.s. Vehicle manufacturers wonder why more of us are purchasing foreign-built vehicles?
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The motor failed in the vehicle. It is my understanding that ford motor company is taking limited responsibility for the failures. Information obtained off of the internet suggest ford needs to take total responsibility for this failed component.
Vehicle 3.8l, v-6 engine experienced pressure loss/ white smoke from tail pipe/ loss of coolant, and engine overheating. Vehicle taken to independent shop and was informed of a head gasket failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall or extended warranty. *ak the recall covered 1994 and 1995 models, not 1993.
Head gasket has blown. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
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