The plastic intake manifold on my 1997 Ford mustang GT is cracked and leaking. There is a recall on other models with this engine. Is there a lawsuit recently settled on this problem? right now the car is in my mechanics garage waiting for parts.

- Bath, PA, USA

Excessive rattling..rough idle..while engine is running..a slight "humming" can be heard over the dual exhaust..nothing major has happened as of yet.

- Cameron, NC, USA

Head gaskets blown causing the upper radiator hose to swell and rub the air conditioning compressor clutch. The hole in the hose caused all the coolant to leak out and causing a misfire in the engine. The head gaskets were blown on three of the six cylinders. The engine is a 3.8L V6 in a 1997 Mustang.

- Ridgecrest, CA, USA

Car was parked in first gear with parking break up. Car was hit with hardly any force and rolled back into another vehicle... did not know there was a recall on this until today March 8, 2003. Also numerous times car has been in shop for check engine light...no one knows what causes it come on.. spent $2000 so far.

- Danville, IL, USA

While driving at 65 mph the vehicle started over heating. Consumer had vehicle serviced by a mechaninc who informed him that the the head gasket had blown and leaked water into the engine. The mechanic also indicated that this is a very common problem.

- Chrisney, IN, USA

Engine is leaking radiator fluid, caused by a crack, heater is taking longer to get warm. Dealer stated that oil may cause engine to lock up. Vehicle was diagnosed by the service techniciian at dealer.. consumer stated radiator fluid is leaking from the front valve cover, which is also causing loss of heat.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

Timing cover gasket leaking may lead to head gasket problem..

- Houston, TX, USA

With 60,000 miles on vehicle head gasket blewout, and had to be replaced at consumers expense by dealership. Then 4,000 miles later, timing gasket blewout which was covered under a manufacturer service program. Then, with 68,000 miles on vehicle, it started vibrating while traveling at approximately 65 mph, and revved to over 6000 RPM. Consumer pulled to the side of road where engine stopped working. 3.8 liter V6 engine had to be replaced by the dealership because of complete failure. Air conditioner would lose power after 45 minutes of operation, dealer stated an accumulater and orifice tube was needed. The connector to the cruise control system was cracked almost in half causing the cable to disengage from the cruise control system.

- Framingham, MA, USA

Engine light keeps coming on. People with 97 Mustangs are having problems all over the internet with there head gaskets cracking and engine lights coming on due to engine problems. Mine only has 44,900 miles! do something.

- Galesburg, IL, USA

Front timing gasket failed, causing loss of coolant from 3.8L V6 engine. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Middleburg Heights, OH, USA

Antifreeze drips out from defective timing cover, and starts causing a burning smell, and severe engine damage. Consumer feels fumes are dangerous.

- Brookland, NY, USA

The vehicle is leaking coolant due to the faulty timing valve gasket.

- Washington, DC, USA

Timing cover is also leaking and saw on the internet that that can also cause major damage.

- Berea, OH, USA

Vehicle broke down from engine stalling. Consumer found out through the dealer that there was a manufacturer's recall 99B29. But this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer said it was the timing gasket cover.

- Loxahatcoee, FL, USA

Engine pings under load and/or acceleration between roughly 3,500 and 4,700 rpms.

- Bellevue, WA, USA