Engine building up pressure in cooling system, engine overheating, no heat in the car, we replaced thermostat, still having difficulty, took to local garage they pressure tested, looked ok slight leak around timing cover. Called local Ford dealership, both said possible head gasket blown. We know about recalls for other V-6 Ford engines, (3.8 also?)

- Berwick, ME, USA

Transmission started shifting hard and then the clutch start making a loud noise and start smelling. The radiator has been boiling over and I had a raditor repair shop to fix it the first time but it start getting hot again, and I took it to the Ford dealer and they worked on it, but it still kept getting hot so they flushed it out and changed the thermostat which did help it a little.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

Head gasket failed, water pump and radiator replaced.

- Loma Rica, CA, USA

The radiator was leaking. Took vehicle in for service on radiator, which was under warranty. Mechanic did not find cause of leakage. Now, 15,000 miles later, the head gaskets are causing a problem. Was no other warning except leakage earlier. Temperature gauge was not overheating. Taking vehicle back to dealer.

- Burbank, CA, USA

Blown head gasket due to faulty temperature gauge/water pump failure @ 53K miles!

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle engine overheating; vehicle was inspected, and replaced thermostat twice and diagnostic, which was unable to show the problem.

- Richmond, CA, USA