While driving engine would die out for no reason. There would be no warning prior to stalling. This happened at different speeds. Vehicle would restart sometimes. Taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic look at it.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Heater blowing cool air. Mechanic replaced radiator cap. Car overheated--replaced thermostat. Car still overheating--replaced radiator. Still overheating--replaced thermostat again. Still overheating--dealer says it is a cracked head gasket! all of this happened over a period of about ten days. This appears to be an epidemic among Ford 3.8L engines. Any help you can provide would be very much appreciated.

- Cambridge, OH, USA

I wrote to Mr. Jac nasser personally using certified mail and was subsequently contacted by a Mr. Lance tang. I was told nothing could be done because the vehicle was outside the warranty period even though the repair cost $3316.88. I must say I thought this was quite a travesty when Ford Motor Company have this head gasket problem with similar engines in other vehicles.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

While traveling on highway, the engine overheated and heat not working. No engine light came on. Was able to make it back home when the car stopped running. Took it to local mechanic who replaced thermostat, changed coolant and oil. Next day car still overheated and no heat. Took it to Ford dealership, who did same as mechanic with same result. They checked the water pump, noticed white substance in radiator. They recommended and replaced radiator. I was told head gasket is ok at this time. They released the car to me. I drove the car for a week, and temperature gauge fluctuated and heat very sporadic. Took it back to dealership, and they state I need new head gaskets. They will not refund money for radiator replacement. I contacted Ford motor, and they stated they will not refund money for radiator or pay for head gaskets.

- Eliot, ME, USA

Overheating engine....replaced everything...now says blown headgasket"?" I see tons of these!! need help!!!

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Engine head gasket failed on way to work car was towed to manteca Ford and heads torn down, head gasket and additional work estimated at $2200, refused work at that time, had car repaired at later date, total cost $900. Automatic transmission/ overdrive failure while driving in town, car taken to garage 10 components repaired or replaced, total cost $1583.77. Car has only 82,000 miles on odometer and is not raced or used in a haphazard manner, it is main transportation to and from work (round trip 1.5 mi) and as travel car for vacation, has never towed another vehicle nor been in any accidents or incidents. Believe head gasket failure precipitated by electric cooling fan failure 3 mos. Prior. Fan replaced at personal cost, no problems.

- Manteca, CA, USA

Head gaskets blew after engine overheating with no warning from temp. Gauge. Dealership wanted to fix head gasket problem and faild to notice ring damage which lead to low compression after assembly of engine. Dealership took no responsibility for failure to notice ring damage.

- Siloam Springs, AR, USA

Traveling home with young child when white smoke began coming out of exhaust - had the car towed to dealership the following morning, they stated the head gasket had blown and the engine was ruined. Ford agreed to pay less than half the cost of repairs. This appears to be a rampant problem with the 94 - 95 Ford 3.8L engines owing to defective head gasket design.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

Was told by Ford that they would not cover or help in any way to replace engine head gasket.

- Westerville, OH, USA

After following manufacturer recommended maintenance for 3.5 years, without any signs of mechanical difficulties (I.e. engine overheating, loss of coolant, loss of power), approximately few minutes after starting car for the first time one day, there was rough idling and white smoke coming out of the exhaust. After taking the car to my nearest Ford service center, I was informed that my car had blown a head gasket. After researching the internet, I discovered that there has been a recall for this problem in 3 other models (Windstar, Taurus, and Sable) of Ford of the same year (1995) with the 3.8 L engines (recall 98-MO1) for defective head gaskets. I have been informed by the Ford dealer that Ford Motor Co., will not accept liability for this problem with the 1995 Mustangs. I am alos aware that there have been numerous other complaints from other 1995 Ford Mustang owners with NHTSA for this same problem. I respectfully ask that the NHTSA exercise it's authority and hold Ford Motor Co. Accountable for this defect in the 1995 Mustang and include it in recall 98-MO1. Please respond on your proposed action on this complaint asap as I am forced to pay out-of-pocket expenses (which may exceed $2000) by my local Ford service center. Thank you.

- Fresno, CA, USA

The head gasket has blown on my Mustang prematurly. The car is not even 5 years old yet, nor is it paid for yet. I saw in a report that Ford has covered this problem for other models of Ford, but when I talked to the dealership, she said that they do not cover Mustangs.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

Head gasket failed, water pump and radiator replaced.

- Loma Rica, CA, USA

Head gasket failed, water pump and radiator replaced.

- Loma Rica, CA, USA

Head gasket failed, water pump and radiator replaced.

- Loma Rica, CA, USA

Had to replace engine due to overheating and blown head gaskets - cost $4600

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Dealer replaced electric fan, thermocouple and later the thermostat which did not fix the overheating problem which was caused by a blown headgasket. So far the cost of repairs is over $6oo.oo with another $1100 for the headgaskets.

- Savannah, MO, USA

There is a leakage coming from the engine head gasket.

- Birmingham, MI, 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

While traveling 70 mph vehicle overheated as a result of a blowen out engine head gasket.

- Lenexa, KY, USA

Engine head gasket leaked, causing vehicle to lose water coolant, which led to engine overheating. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Hilltown, PA, USA