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.
Car began overheating and leaking coolant. Took to woodfield Ford for analysis/repair. Was infromed that front engine cover gaskets were leaking. Paid $1035.05 for repairs. Car still had overheating problems. Took car back to the dealer, who then discovered head gasket leak. Refused to pay $900 for further repairs. Took car to local shop who replaced head gaskets for $838. Found out via the web that many other 3.8L Ford engines have exhibited same problem, and Ford has done nothing to compensate the customers. This is unfair when compared with other cars of similar style - gaskets do not need replaced at 30K-60K miles. I am asking that Ford be forced to recall all vehicles with the 3.8L head gasket defect, and reimburse all customers who have paid for the repairs themselves in the absence of this recall.
The head gasket failed on this engine causing all of the coolant to leak out. There was no indication of an overheat condition due to the low coolant level.the vehical stalled at 55mph causing loss of power steering and brakes.my 18 year old son was lucky to maintain control of the vehicle and manuver to the sholder.the vehicle needs a new engine.
Engine has failed 4 times after being fixed. Enginecheck light still coming up.after taking vehicle to the dealer, they said that it miht be the copmputer of the vehicle. The car has been a lemon, and I want to know what to do.I am willing to go the distance about this mater. I have talk to Ford, and they have not done anything about it. I even send letter to the local newspaper.
Ford contacted. Complaint placed in database never to be seen again. Waiting for recall..... total repair cost was only $500 less than replacing the entire engine (labor incl)
While driving up a hill, engine started to make a grinding noise while accelerating. When I looked at dash the temp gage was on hot and burning smell came from engine. Pulled over had car taken to chino hills Ford and was told head gasket blew. I was told these things just happen sometimes. Work done was headgasket blown R/R cylinder headboth sides send out for valve job, replaced front cover gasket and water pump gasket and front seal///////regarding the A/C when I drove with the A/C on I would hear a rattling noise coming from the engine area. Same dealer regaped clutch and field in A/C compressor
While driving up a hill, engine started to make a grinding noise while accelerating. When I looked at dash the temp gage was on hot and burning smell came from engine. Pulled over had car taken to chino hills Ford and was told head gasket blew. I was told these things just happen sometimes. Work done was headgasket blown R/R cylinder headboth sides send out for valve job, replaced front cover gasket and water pump gasket and front seal///////regarding the A/C when I drove with the A/C on I would hear a rattling noise coming from the engine area. Same dealer regaped clutch and field in A/C compressor
Vehicle was attempting to climb a slight incline, wa snot able due to weather conditions. Vehicle backed into a private driveway, smoke began to pour out of engine, vehicle was then immersed in flames. Vehicle was totaled.
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- Lasalle, IL, USA