Blew a head gasket in my 1995 Mercury Cougar due to a recall that was not performed by bell Ford on May 23, 2002 when the car was brought in for that reason only. When I contacted bell Ford and Mercury on March 27, 2003, neither will pay for the work that now needs to be done. I am now left without a car until it is fixed and a large bill to pay when this could have all been avoided if the recall was done when my car was brought in.

- Rahway, NJ, USA

The engine seige up causing to shut down at highway speed. Please provide any additional information.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

A green fluid was leaking from the engine compartment. Dealer was contacted, located cracks in radiator, dealer informed consumer anti-freeze was leaking.

- Matawan, NJ, USA

Ford/Mercury knew of the problem with the head gaskets on the 1995 3.8L V-6 engines and failed to send out any information in a timely manner. This means that there are quite a few cars that had already reached the mileage limit that they were willing to extend the warranty up to. We did not receive notification about the problem with the head gaste until after the car had over 100,000 miles on it. So what it boils down to is that we get shafted because of Ford.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Sending unit in gas tank, window motor driver side, timing gasket leaking.

- Ashland City, TN, USA

Head gasket failure: Despite diligent maintenance, frequent oil changes.

- Elgin, IL, USA

Engine head gaskets are leaking, and vehicle loses power. Leaks anti-freeze into oil. Car could shut off while driving.

- Detroit, MI, USA

Engine head gasket failed while traveling on the street at 35 mph. Smoke was coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer shop, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty.

- Dover, DE, USA

Vehicle was taken to dealer for a tune up, and dealer found that engine head gasket blew out. Dealer notified consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty.

- Quincy, MA, USA

Consumer has been having trouble with head gasket. Anti-freeze is leaking, and engine has to be replaced.

- Detroit, MI, USA

Is there a recall on my blown head gaskets, I've had this car only 4 years with 39, 500.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

Was driving approximately 40mph when engine head gaskets blew out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Bellmawr, NJ, USA

Head gasket failed causing damage to other engine components.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Head gasket failed. (qcaw)

- Romulus, MI, USA

Engine oil pan/valve cover failed, causing vehicle to whistle upon acceleration.

- Austin, TX, USA