I received a recall notice a year or so ago for the head gaskets in my car - is this recall notice still effective?

- Holly Hill, FL, USA

Vehicle will overheat and head gasket blewout. Also temperazture gauge light came on, and oil was coming from underneath vehicle.

- Sandyville, WV, USA

Engine head gasket cracked, causing oil to leak into compartment. Dealer has been contacted.

- California Hotspring, CA, USA

Recall was for head gasket repairs only, but failure caused other engine component damage that is not covered in the recall.

- Naperville, IL, USA

Reporting a 3.8L V6 engine with head gasket failure; manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under the extended warranty. The consumer wants to know why the head gasket warranty does not go over 100,000 miles.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

Head gaskets on my car have broke. This is rare because my car has low mileage. Ford has issued a recall on other models like the astrovan, and tarus. But not the Mustang and it is the same promblem. Their have been many other people complaining about this problem also.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

Vehicle experiencing overheating due to head gasket failure on its 3.8L V6 engine.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Head gaskets failed. I would start my car in the morning and notice the temperature gauge go up rapidly. The temperature gauge never went past normal and into the red, but it was much warmer than usual. During this time, no heat would blow. Then the temp would drop and warm air would blow. We changed the thermostat, temperature sensor, and had the radiator flushed(which did solve the problem for nearly a month). Nothing left but the head gaskets and maybe even a cracked head.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

Ford is aware that the 3.8L engine has a head gasket problem but will not recall these cars or pay for my repair bill. Also the car only had 2,300 miles when I bought it.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Consumer never received any information regarding the manufacturers recall regarding head gaskets, Ford is denying any reimbursement due to the consumer not responding in time to the recall letter, however the consumer never received such a letter.

- West Henrietta, NY, USA

Prior to manufacturer's recall regarding the head gasket, consumer's vehicle began to overheat, dealer replaced the fan belt, thermostat, head gasket, and pulley, consumer was reimbursed when recall notice was sent, however the problem is back again and this time the vehicle is also losing a lot of oil along with the overheating.

- Bushnell, FL, USA

Head gasket failed due to defect in design, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because she failed to take the vehicle to the dealer within a specified time, manufacturer stated they sent a letter but the consumer said she never received a letter. Nlm

- West Henri, NY, USA

Overheating, loss of power, loss of oil, probable blown head gaskets, took to dealership 3 times, dealership stated they would replace engine (long block) due to heads on recall. Got car back, they temp. Replaced head gaskets until motor arrives in 6 to 12 weeks due to high volume of recalls. Got car back, in worse condition than when I took it to them. Took it back again because they left hoses, brackets unhooked and loose. And also with the suspension of the head gaskets not being changed because same head bolts were in motor. They told me that they did change head gaskets and bolts and if there was any mechanical problem they would fix it. And if it was electrical I had to fix it or pay them to fix it. Left it there, picked up vehicle after 4 days, no change in condition of motor running. Have never heard anything since. Have called to question about new motor, and still no response. Have power train warranty, but can"T drive car

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Head gasket failure caused engine core to warp, thus requiring new/remanufactured engine installation. After reading about all the other 95 Ford 3.8 L V6 engines with the same problems, I would think that Ford Motor Company should bear the financial responsibility for this mishap.

- Rowlett, TX, USA

Head gasket has failed, possibly causing damage to engine. Cause is unknown.

- Lancaster, TX, USA

Engine head gasket failure, loss of coolant and overheated engine. Also high pitched engine cranckshaft pulley when below 0 degrees.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

Vehicle experiences problem with coolant leakages from the 3.8 V6 engine seal. Dealer / manufacturrer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

Engine head gaskets have blownout prematurely. Dealer has been notified.

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

Manufacturer sent out a recall on engine head gasket. Engine head gaskets blewout after receiving notice. Took vehicle to dealership & head gasket repaired. Water pump started leaking, but was not recalled at same as head gasket. Was charged for water pump. Engine check light comes on, and vehicle overheated.

- Lewisburg, PA, USA

Once car was started and driven a block vehicle overheated. Vehicle has experienced this problem before, and dealer refused to honor recall.

- Orangevail, CA, USA