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1995 Windstar with 3.8V6. Head gasket leak. Have researched online and came across scores of this problem and have seen that many of these issue were reolved at no charge because it is a manufacturing defect. I am wondering if this is so and how do I present this to the Ford repair people. Thank you for your time and consideration sincerely, james haugh.
While driving vehicle overheated. The temperature gauge kept rising. Consumer turned vehicle off and then on again. The temperature gauge raised again. There was a 7 yr. 70K mile warranty but Ford would honor it. Consumer feels Ford should cover the cost of tests, and repairs.
Consumer called complaining about having problems the head gasket recall. Manufacture was contacted and stated that the recall was done and that is the only thing they can do. The head gasket has been replaced more than four times.
Temperature gauge would go up/down. Would add freeon to try to correct. Had map sensor changed. Vehicle was leaking fluid. There was liquid in the exhaust pipe (antifreeze). Been in contact with the dealer & manufacturer. Was informed that program, which was for 7 years, and unlimited mileage from date of vehicle's manufacturer, has expired & nothing could be done. Vehicle was not beyond the 7 year limit.
Our vehicle is currently being worked on for recall oomo9 for defective head gasket. The dealer is also saying the front cover gasket needs to be replaced because it is leaking antifreeze also. This is a $600 dollar repair job. In Dec of 1999 we spent $242 to have an intake gasket replaced which was also leaking antifreeze. We feel Ford Motor Co. Put defective gasket material and should be responsible to replace or reimburse the customer for these expenses.
- Greenville, MI, USA
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When traveling consumer noticed shaking coming from the front end engine compartment area. Also, fluid was coming from the tail pipe, and there was a burning smell within the passenger compartment. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer noticed a cracked head gaske, T causing fluid leak. Dealer has yet to correct the problem.
Car started to idle and smoke was coming from the engine, and oil was coming out of the exhaust pipe. Engine check light did not come on. Took to a mechanic, and he said it was catastrophic engine failure due to head gasket failure. Consumer received a warranty letter, saying it would be covered up to 60, 000 miles, but it blew out at 70, 000 miles.
While driving on the highway engine check light kept coming on. Vehicle began to overheat and water came out of tailpipe. Also leaking radiator fluid on the engine block and heater, creating toxic gases inside the vehicle. Contacted the dealer not under extended warranty.
While traveling noticed fumes from the tail pipe. Also there was a smell. Engine check light came on. Also, vehicle was pulsating. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.
We were leaving a parking lot when the a plume of vapor came out of the exhaust pipe. Fortunately we saw it before getting on the freeway. The day before, the engine had begun to idle roughly. Repairs cost about 2,000.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with head gaskets. The consumer had trouble starting the car. When pulling out of driveway, noticed that oil was leaking and the tail pipe started smoking. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Engine check light came on. White smoke came from the exhaust pipe. When driving, vehicle stopped. When turning the key on, a clunking noise was heard. Dealer contacted and investigating problem for repair.
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- Centereach, NY, USA