Four problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1996 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vechicle overheats resulting in the covergasket failing, causing fluid to leak into the engine compartment was not noticeable right away as had oil chage the week before and the mechanic did not notice any problems. This has caused us to replace all the gaskets costing us $600. 00 then when drove one day vehicle suddenly began making gurgling noise and the temperture gauge went hot and now the whole engine needs to be replaced as the overheating had caused more problems than we first thought. We feel this is a serious problem with this Ford product and would like to be reimbursed.
Head gasket failure. Which may have caused other engine problems. I can't get another mechanic in town to touch it. So I have to take it to the Ford dealer to get it repaired, at a cost of $1,400 or even a new engine.
Dealer fixed "hidden recall" gasket after head gasket repair - front cover gasket - no charge for "hidden recall" gasket replacement. I wonder if the head gasket was really the problem or if they made a mistake, fixed the wrong thing and then fixed the right thing for free. )ak.
The mentioned gaskets failed on my car on 10-25-99 and on my husband's former 1996 Mustang on 2-2-99. I also found a customer complaint in your files about the same problem (odi id# 544839 dated 2-15-99). I contacted the manufacturer when I realized I was having the same problem that my husband's car had, and was told Ford would not offer me assistance with this problem because I am 12,000 miles out of warranty and do not have an extended warranty. I told them that was unacceptable and asked to speak to a supervisor. I am still waiting for their return call. Even the dealer I took it to (holly Ford-holly,michigan) said that this should not be happening to my car w/that mileage. I don't believe Ford is going to address this issue without additional assistance from organizations such as yourself. I had to pay $489. 00 to repair these defects, and I want a full refund. This is obviously a manufacturer defect. You have documentation from one customer with this problem, and I can provide you with documentation that this problem occurred with my Mustang and my husband's Mustang. Hopefully you will be able to investigate further to prove this defect.