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.
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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
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I am extremely upset with the Ford Motor Company. I can not believe that a car with only 67,000 miles would just blow both head gaskets for no apparent reason. The $1180 is completely unaffordable for me, for the fact that I am finishing my college education. Waiting tables in the evening at bennigan's just is not enough to cover this pricey repair. When I bought the Mustang I figured if I buy a decent vehicle with a reasonable payment I can run it for quite a while with out any serious repair. And so now on top of the $165 a month payment I have to figure out how to pay for $1180 courtesy of the Ford Motor Company. I plan on contacting Ford the first chance I get and tell them about this ridiculous problem. Needless to say I will never purchase a Ford product again.
When driving on highway at 65-70 mph vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning, resulting in loss of all power. Also, after allowing vehicle to cool down it will restart. Consumer has contacted dealer. Pleae provide any further details.
Consumer started having trouble with car. It cut off in the middle of the road. Would not start for a couple of days. Took to dealer, and they said it was an engine problem.
Gasket failure required extensive diagnosis; Ford refused to pay for repair because diagnosis finally happened 65 miles past 60,000 mile warranty; after recall, Ford only refunded $495 Ford cost, not rental car or radiator replacement cost.
Car having problems cranking up. When it cranked up the last time "white" smoke and water was coming out of the tailpipe. I shut the car off and checked the oil only to find out the oil level was 3 inches above the ful mark. I called the tow truck and had it towed to centroplex Ford (killeen, tx) and cost to me is over $1500. $2140 to be exact that is counting a 100,00 mile tune up as well.
Ford is unwilling to take responsibility for their faulty product. Too many instances have occurred not to warrant a recall. No safety defect listed in the summary.
The Ford Windstar of the same year and same moter size was recalled for this very problem. I find it hard to believe the the Mustang with the same engine wouldn't be. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Heard of many problems with this car, was told there may be a recall, but Ford knows nothing of the sort. $1700 please help us out. Many 3.8 Mustangs have had this problem. No safety defect listed in summary.
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- Neshanic Station, NJ, USA