This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Engine building up pressure in cooling system, engine overheating, no heat in the car, we replaced thermostat, still having difficulty, took to local garage they pressure tested, looked ok slight leak around timing cover. Called local Ford dealership, both said possible head gasket blown. We know about recalls for other V-6 Ford engines, (3.8 also?)
Transmission started shifting hard and then the clutch start making a loud noise and start smelling. The radiator has been boiling over and I had a raditor repair shop to fix it the first time but it start getting hot again, and I took it to the Ford dealer and they worked on it, but it still kept getting hot so they flushed it out and changed the thermostat which did help it a little.
The radiator was leaking. Took vehicle in for service on radiator, which was under warranty. Mechanic did not find cause of leakage. Now, 15,000 miles later, the head gaskets are causing a problem. Was no other warning except leakage earlier. Temperature gauge was not overheating. Taking vehicle back to dealer.
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle engine overheating; vehicle was inspected, and replaced thermostat twice and diagnostic, which was unable to show the problem.
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- Berwick, ME, USA