Radiator problems of the 1996 Ford Mustang

Five problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1996 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2016

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the radiator warning indicator illuminated and steam started to emerge from the engine compartment. The temperature gage indicated hot. The contact stopped the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the water crossover from the intake manifold and the engine was fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,242.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2005

1996 Ford Mustang replacement of the head gasket and radiator. ** answer required***. While driving on a trecherous mountain road the head gasket failed and the radiator split.

3 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2002

Engine overheated, lost power, no heat from heater, oil and coolant mix in radiator. Towed to Ford service center. Diagnosed as head gasket failure. Estimated cost to replace engine $4200 including labor. Contacted Ford customer service in michigan but they are so far unwilling to help.

4 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 02/15/1999

Timing cover gasket failed, causing radiator fluid to leak, also caused antifreeze to leak into the engine compartment, however fluid leaking ino engine is not immediately noticeable from the outside, by the time leak was discovered, engine bearngs were severly worn.

5 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

Radiator failed, causing engine to overheat.




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