Ford Mustang owners have reported 7 problems related to engine head gasket failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the Mustang.
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.
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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.
Car continually overheated, brought in several times to dealer and never completely fixed. Then it completely blew the engine due to the head gaskets failing.
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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.
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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.
Car had been running hot with anit-freeze in engine. Car finally over heated and was taken to "bp gas station, 4499 roswell rd. , atlanta GA 30342, 404/255-5341 or 404/252-8204 chuck allen manager " mr. Allen 1st said timing gasket failed & would cost $200 to fix. Then when he removed timing cover found a major crack in it next to a bolt hole, "stress point" & that it would cost over $500 to fix now. Also stated that this fairly new car with low miles should not be having this kind of problem and that it is more than likely a defect from manfacturer. Car had been to "banner Ford, 1665 scott blvd, decatur GA 30033, 404/633-4005, stephen c. Watson, sr. " on 08/18/98 with 34,143 miles "car still under a 3y/36m warranty" for running hot & stalling in traffic. They replaced fule gage tank unit, but should have noticed oil & anti-freez dripping did nothing. 10/24/98 car back to banner 36,440 miles "440 miles over warranty" - they gave an oil change & top off fluids again the fact that the car is dripping oil & anti-freeze has not been either noticed or just not mentioned & reported. Two months later the engine finally gives out and the cars is "2,100 miles" over warranty & the dealership, tidwell, where purchased "svc manager" says I'm out of luck and with an attitude! could you please investigate or advise me, sincerely,. . . . . . . Shelby pease.
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.