3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,000 miles

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problem #4

Jan 012023

Mustang

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a U-turn, the engine overheated, and the vehicle stalled. There was smoke coming from the tail pipe. There was an abnormal odor of coolant in the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the engine oil was milky, and the coolant reservoir was empty. The engine overheated, and the message -??Limited Power Due to Overheating-?? was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact researched the failure and indicated that the failure was due to the head gasket and engine. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

- Pottsboro, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 012023

Mustang

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, white smoke started coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test; however, the diagnostic test was not performed. A friend later informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V779000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and the contact linked the failure to the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 112022

Mustang

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, he detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that oil was leaking from the headers. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve cover gasket was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being backordered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

- Chatham, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 012020

Mustang 8-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
Ac compressor and system failure 2 time in 24000 miles.

- Tazewell, TN, USA