Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of Ford Thunderbird

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to misfire. The failure became progressively worse. After a period of time, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the valve cover gaskets failed due to heat and caused oil to flow into the spark plugs and coils. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.

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Head gaskets failed ruining my cylinders as well while driving on the highway with my children. Barely got the car home with a cloud of white smoke. I cannot afford to fix this the car has been sitting for almost 1 and a half months, and I still owe 5900 dollars on it. I have to ride my bike to work over 3 miles each way and rent a car for the weekends costing me a fortune. I believe they need to pay for my engine to be rebuilt especially after reading all the articles of how the 3. 8 litre v6 engine has failed continuously throughout the years and Ford has known it. I love Fords and have never drove anything else. I am in a serious bind and need help for something that failed due to a defective part. Thank you for listening and I hope Ford gets the message. Derek haugh.

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Consumer states head gasket failed and needed replaced, consumer asked Ford to extend the warranty like they did with the 1994 and 1995 models with the same problems, however Ford declined.

While driving approximately 65 to 70 mph, engine unexpectedly lost power and white smoke started coming from engine compartment. Independent garage examined vehicle and diagnosed head gasket had failed, and was replaced. Consumer states because of all the other failures the engine was ruined and also needs to be replaced.

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Head gaskets failed on 1996 Ford Thunderbird 3. 8 liter, v6 engine. Car under 5 years old with less than 50,000 miles. Ford would not cover full cost of repair even though an extended warranty has been issued for the same engine/same problem in other models.

Loss of coolant and white smoke;vehicle taken to an independent shop, and informed consumer of a of a head gasket failure. Notified manufacturer, and informed consumer vehicle was not covered under a recall or extended warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

3. 8 liter 6 cylinder engine headgaskets failed.

Head gasket failed prematurely due to design flaw. Nlm.