Blown Head Gasket Problems of Ford Mustang

Purchased a 2003 Ford Mustang with 22,000 miles on it in Feb 2005. Had a ticking/tapping sound coming out of engine bay area at 30,720 miles. Took it to gervais Ford in MA, tech looked at it quickly out in the lot and said it was nothing to worry about but I could make an appointment if I would like to. Made an appointment the following week, had 2 tech's look at and they both said it was normal and not to worry about it. Well to my surprise at 37,000 miles 1,000 miles after the warranty has expired the engine fails. Took it back to gervais Ford and was told both head gaskets blew and it will cost me close to $2,000 to repair. Possibly more if any internal damage has been done. This is absolutely ridiculous on a vehicle that is new and the issue could have been possibly resolved earlier if that Ford dealer properly diagnosed the vehicle.

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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. Ts.

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Vehicle started to overheat while driving, dealer determined headgasket was blown and rear seal of engine had to be replaced.

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Engine overheats with ac on headgasket blow and head warped and heads need shaving headgaskets replaced and head bolts replaced out of pocket cost 1500. 00 or better.

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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.

The first head gaskets blew at 40,000 miles and were replaced at my cost, and now, again, at 80,000 miles head gaskets are going bad. I have had multiple other problems with this vehicle since it's purchase, although this has been the most frustrating and costly. There is definately a problem here that needs to be addressed by Ford. They have, thus far, turned a deaf ear to the problem. Thank you.

Car overheated once and head gasket blown; odometer runs slow.