Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 95153 | 07/01/1995 | 45934 | Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97610 | 03/17/1997 | 51990 | Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 9743 | 02/17/1997 | 51682 | Blower motor- chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9568 | 03/01/1995 | 39904 | Revised oil pan gasket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95310 | 02/01/1995 | 39222 | New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0214 | 01/21/2002 | 630001 | Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| BC3061950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39187 | Vehicles exhibit a high pitched whistle/whine noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Blown head gasket | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| While driving in normal traffic the engine check light came on, and temperature gauge went up, consumer had to stop 10 times for water. the head gasket blew soon after. other ford models have had their engines recalled, but this vehicle is not included. consumer also complains that the oil pressure gauge is not effective, it doesn't give the owner sufficient information regarding the level of pressure. *ak *ml | |||
| Temperature needle runs high on the car, and black smoke was coming out the rear of the vehicle. mechanic said that engine head gasket blew out. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/08/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Blown head gasket on 3.8 liter v-6 engine. ford recalled the '94 tbird with the same engine, but left the '93 owners out in the cold. ford knows about the head gasket problem with this vehicle, but claims there aren't enough failures to warrant a recall or other financial assistance to the car owners. i now have a car that i can not drive, and that i can not afford to have repaired. i can't sell it, and i can't trade it in. i will never again buy a ford vehicle. dt | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2095 | |
| Very large blinding cloud of smoke expelled from exaust blinding drivers from behind and it might not be healthy to breathe. dt | |||
| 12/18/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Experienced loss of heat in passenger compartment. found coolant level to be low. added coolant on several occasiions. problem did not go away. problem increased to point where engine overheat indicator lit. took vehicle to mechanic where problem was suspected to be loss of coolant but could not be definitively pinpointed. as a precaution the water pump, thermostat, hoses, and coolant was replaced along with two freeze plugs which were seen to be weeping. after a short while the problem reappeared and i took the vehicle to a ford dealership in my neighborhood. they diagnosed the problem to be a blown head gasket which was internally causing the coolant to enter the engine and be consumed. i authorized repairs but was informed that the problem was not covered under the terms of my warranty as the vehicle was now too old.*ak (dot number: na tiresize: na) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Well maintained car. never abused. nosafety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Right engine head gasket originally failed 11/95 when the car was experiencing unexplained bucking sensation under load in cold weather. after numurous visits and alternative repairs, dealer finally figured out problem and replaced right head gasket in 3/97. both gaskets along with water pump failed this time. dealer contends original repair done right, and stated the new head gaskets can be expected to fail within several years again. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| Steam comes out of all air vents after five minutes of running, along with a bad smell; water comes out onto passenger floor; engine gets very hot after a couple of minutes; coolant constantly leaks. driver's side automatic seat belt does not work. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1994 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Radiator and water pump gave out in the middle of traffic. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1994 | |||
| Radiator and water pump gave out in the middle of traffic. please describe details. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/24/1997 | 2 | ||
| The head gasket failed resulting in the vehicle loosing coolant, the leak in the lower part of the radiator causing loss of coolant and coolant odor outside the vehicle. nlm | |||
| 10/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch shorted out causing turn signals to be inoperable, rear window defroster to be inoperable, temperature contol unit to be inoperable, and the alternator was unable to charge the battery. coolant gauge stays at cold, dealer replaced thermostat due to improper installation. *slc | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Took car in to have a recall on a head lamp switch fixed. told them car seems to have a hesitation when taking off after a complete stop. they told me it had to have the iac censor replaced. had that done at a cost of 363.00. they also put in a new thermostat, sid engine wasn't getting hot enough? 2 days later car still hesitated and over heated. was told head gasket needed to be replaced. had that fixed 900.00. they also told me i should have the timing cover replaced because it has a possible crack? took to an independent auto shop had them take a look, they said it looked fine? *ak | |||
| 12/23/1994 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Radiator and water pump gave out in the middle of traffic. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Radiator ruptured. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 02/20/2004 |
| Blown head gasket on 1993 ford thunderbird with 80,000 original miles. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 103000 | 1 | 02/19/2003 |
| Blown head gasket on the 3.8l v6. only 103,000 miles on it. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls then shuts off. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 67000 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Engine head gasketblewout, causing and engine to leak. no dealer was contacted at the time of this call. ph. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2002 | |||
| Engine would overheat/run rough, and coolant would get into oil while driving. vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The head gasket was designed too small and was defective causing the vehicle to be undrivable. the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of repairing the defective head gasket. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving vehicle, the check engine light came on, vehicle started overheating and smoking. mechanic says it due to head gaskets.*jb | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| The head gasket blew out at 62032 miles, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs, however the manufacturer denied consumers claim. *yh | |||
| While stopping vehicle overheated and stalled. dealers have been contacted and replaced headlight switch. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Head gaskets failed. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| The head gasket blew out at 62032 miles, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs, however the manufacturer denied consumers claim. *yh | |||
| 03/30/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2093 | |
| The head gasket failed on this vehicle with what i consider very low mileage, less than 43k miles. ford has extended the warranty on '94 and '95 model years to cover this repair. this car was not abused and had excellent maintenance over the years. there's no reason for the failure of the head gasket other than a design defect. fortunately, i was not driving on the highway when the failure occurred.*ak | |||
| 07/16/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Premature headgasket failure led to $1750 in repairs. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2002 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Head gasket failure; too expensive to repair; left vehicle at the ford dealership. planned to buy a new ford, but not after reviewing all the complaints on this site.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 3 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket blew 3 times, causing car to stall up in middle of highway just stopped. also blowing white steam thru back end making impossible for drivers behind to have a clear vision, also steam white smoke in front end, blowing anifreeze thru the exhuast. this seems to be a common problem among fords 3.8l engines. i get no help from manufacture or dealer. i am very disapointed in ford co.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle would overheat and experieince loss of coolant while driving. manufacturer was notified. also feel free to provide us with any further information or details concerning this matter.*ak | |||
| 11/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| From what i hear from my mechanic and other owners across the country this year and model of thunderbird has a history of a defective head gasket. my vehicle has only 93000 miles on it and has blown the head gasket. other owners have had this experience as early as 65k miles. this is obviously a manufacturer defect which should be covered by the ford motor company.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Car blew head gasket at 94500.00 miles other ford models were recalled but the thunderbird 1993 was not and it uses the same engine as the winstar 94 which was recalled for the head gasket. *ak | |||
| 0 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street and vehicle started to overheat. it was caused by a blown head gasket. also, vehicle shutdown. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 05/01/1993 | ||
| This thunderbird has the 3.8l v6 engine. head gaskets failed. the local dealer admits that there is a problem with these engines. the extended warranty programs do not included 1993 thunderbirds, only 1994-1995. repair cost for me was about $1800.00. ford customer service rep is unwilling to assist with any amount of payment. i will be filing in small claims court.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Head gaskets failed. | |||
| 10/14/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| On both occasions, the head-gaskets blew. engine was replaced with first incident. now faced with a similar situation. only engine is not burned up this time. why fix it, if the same problem is going to simply happen again. yet i can't afford another vehicle. i purchased this car brand new and took very good care of it. alot of good that did. | |||
| 11/24/1997 | 2 | ||
| The head gasket failed resulting in the vehicle loosing coolant, the leak in the lower part of the radiator causing loss of coolant and coolant odor outside the vehicle. nlm | |||
| 02/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Head gaskets were over tightened on assemebly line,1994 and later were recalled. *ak | |||
| 03/31/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Would like a refund of $1619.01 for head gasket repair. would like volt meter and cruiz control fixed. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Bad head gasket blowing white smoke. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket failure,had to repace twice. is starting to overheat again. *ak | |||
| While starting vehicle noticed white smoke coming from tail pipe. dealer was contacted, and stated that head gasket needed to be replaced. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 5 | 08/01/1993 | |
| As to head gaskets, have had two sets of failures, at approx. 100k apart . . . . as to brakes, have had multiple replacements of rotors due to chronic warping . . . . as to transmission, have had to have purchase lifetime warranty transmission from aamco due to failures in 2-3 & 3-4 shifts. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Head gasket is leaking coolant onto engine, causing shaking and engine temperature to go up. dealer determined head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak *jb | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer started up vehicle and noticed that there was blue smoke coming from underneath vehicle. took vehicle to a dealership, and mechanic told him that head gasket blewout. *ak consumer states there was a recall regarding this for the 1994-1995 models. *slc | |||
| 03/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| Overheating and loss of engine coolant, and heater would blow out cool air. dealer notified, and informed consumer that 3.8l v6 engine had a head gasket failure, vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/08/2001 | 1 | 11/04/1993 | |
| Engine check light kept coming on/ over heated and loss of coolant. taken to an independent shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle was not covered under an extened warranty. *ak consumer states she contacted ford motor co. and was advised they would not cover repairs due to consumer taking vehicle to an independent mechanic. *jb | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Loss of coolant and engine check light would come on. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a head gasket failure on it 3.8l v6 engine, and it was not cover under a manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak *slc | |||
| Vehicle was blowing white smoke out of back of vehicle due to a leaky head gasket, allowing coolant to leak onto engine. dealer replaced gasket and milled down head.*ak | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| My 3.8l engine's cylinder head gaskets failed. ford has conceded that this is a problem and has issued recalls for the same engine 1994 and up, but mine is a 1993 and has the same engine. i have been on several web sites where many people who 1993 3.8l engines have had the same problem. its apparent that the problem resides in 1993 engines too but ford has yet to issue a recall for 1993 engines and they should. repairs for this problem cost me over $2000 at my local ford dealer. *ak | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Head gasket failure. ford implies that head gaskets should last 100,000 miles. will not honor on thunderbird. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1973 | |
| While vehicle was still park in driveway engine started shaking. consumer took vehicle for a test, and white smoke was coming from pipe, and anti-freeze smell was felt inside of vehicle then, dealer stated that engine had a blown head gasket. *ak the manufacturer had recalled other vehicles with this defect but declined to fix the consumer's vehicle. *yh | |||
| 1 | 04/04/1996 | ||
| Engine mounts failed at 59000 miles, now head gasket is blown and is causing vehicle to use a lot of water and coolant. *slc | |||
| Head gasket failed and was replaced. replacement only lasted about 1 year, needs to be replaced again. also, engine will be replaced. *ak | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 1 | 06/12/1993 | |
| Head gaskets failed. *slc | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| I brought the car used with approximatly 73,000 mi. after putting on only about 10,000 miles the crankshaft snapped. furtherer investigation revieled a previous blown head gasket repair. coolant contamination of the crankcase when a head gasket blows often times results in damage to the crankshaft and subsequent failure. i've contacted ford and they are playing dumb. the 1993 thunderbird sc 3.8 liter engine is the exactly the same engine as in the 1994, 1995 thunderbirds. what gives? i'm bummed that ford is not doing the right thing. | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Problem with engine hesitation/ loss of coolant and overheating when driving. vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer that 3.8l engine experienced a head gasket failure. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under an extended warranty. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket failed at around 95,000 miles paid repair shop $1700+ to replain the heads and replace the gasket. recently found out this is an ongoing problem with this 3.8l engine and ford will not fix it. problem still not fixed engine still running poorly and coolent levels still droping. white cloud of smoke when engine is started.*ak | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| I brought the car used with approximatly 73,000 mi. after putting on only about 10,000 miles the crankshaft snapped. furtherer investigation revieled a previous blown head gasket repair. coolant contamination of the crankcase when a head gasket blows often times results in damage to the crankshaft and subsequent failure. i've contacted ford and they are playing dumb. the 1993 thunderbird sc 3.8 liter engine is the exactly the same engine as in the 1994, 1995 thunderbirds. what gives? i'm bummed that ford is not doing the right thing. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling at regular speed and vehicle stalled. cooliant was running very low. she took vehicle to the dealership, they said that head gasket broke. *ak | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 1 | 06/14/1997 | |
| Gaskets were leaking behind the timing chain cover due to cracked heads, this caused vehicle to overheat. consumer stated that white smoke was blowing out the exhaust. *slc | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Blown head gasket not covered since ford won't cover 1993 model...oly the 1994 and newer. *ak | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Two years ago, my son and i were almost killed when we were driving in 55 mph traffic in the mira mesa area of san diego, and my 1993 ford t-bird engine failed due to defective engine gaskets--the exact symptoms described in ford recall #00m10. fortunately, we were able to get our car over to the side of the road and no one was hurt.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1993 | |||
| Head gasket and noise in bottom of engine, running rough with check guage light coming on and overheating,this happened while on the freeway immedialtely got off and took it over to rice and holman the next day. | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| This is the second ford vehicle with 3.8l that we have owned. both vehicles suffered from the same problem of premature head gasket failure. the first vehicle was a 1993 mercury sable with the 3.8l engine. every mechanic i have talked to knows that these head gaskets fail at or about 60,000 miles. is ford going to do any thing about it? it has costed us 2000.00 now between the two vehicles. | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Blown headgasket,damaged engine required replacement of engine. why doesn't ford play fair? | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Had head gasket, crankshaft, and rod bearings replaced at 67,000 and 68,000 miles, and at 83,000 both are shot again. | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls/overheats, engine check light comes on. dealer will not repair at consumers cost because recall that was found for the problem was towards a later model.*ak the head gasket is blown. heavy white smoke comes from exhaust pipe and vehicle overheats. *yh | |||
| 01/17/1997 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Engine overheating since 36797 miles dealer examined, same problem 36813 miles dealer examined again 41803 again cooling system problems with overheating. said that head gasket failure and that ford was having problems with head gasket bolts and needed to replace all bolts on head gasket or new head gasket would fail. ford motor company was no help and upset with dealer also. recent recalls of 1994 vehicles with same engine with same problems are also frustrating. why do they not look at number of failures of this engine and include them in the recall if they experience this problem. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Ford has admitted they have a problem with the head gasket in their 3.8l engine, but are only replacing those in cars 1994 or newer. calls to ford stated they won't cover this even though it is the same engine, has less then 100,000 miles, because it is in a 1993 vehicle. their excuse was they havn't received enough complaints from owners of 1993 vehicles. request to talk to someone in management in customer service was denied by a supervisor. this could have been a serious problem, as steam blocked my vision when the head gasket blew. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Head gaskets failed prematurely, seems to be a common problem even privious to 1994 3.8l's | |||
| 02/03/1997 | |||
| Vehicle experienced a lost of power and white smoke coming out of tail pipe; vehicle taken to independence repairs shop and informed of a head gasket failure and vehicle was not cover under mfr's extends warranty. please provide any further details. | |||
| 11/11/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Why would a 1993 thunderbird with less than 40,000 miles have it head gaskets burn out so early? i have always brought the car back to the dealer for it's annual upkeep. oil always changed, tires rotated. i though i was buying a car that would last me for a long time and 7 years into it i'm doing major repairs to the engine? that is not right! i could have put that money down as a good down payment on another car!!! i would like my money back and i have all my receipts to prove all this. where or who do i speak with to get some action done?*ak | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Head gaskets blown @38000, main bearing failed 1 month later, head gasket failed again @95000 | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Head gasket failure w/ 3.8 l engine! *ak | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Blown head gasket, engine spewed white smoke via tailpipe. engine won't fire nor start.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket failure at 57,446 miles 3.8l engine engulfed is white smoke. between 57.446 mile and 58,346 all kinds of electrical problems, e.e. mirror switch, door locks, odometer, tripometer, window swithches. third time for door locks. all ford motor says is they will document the complaint. | |||
| 07/25/2000 | |||
| Upon starting, white cloud of smoke emitted from exhaust, engine running rough, engine temp. gauge rose quickly. test revealed blown head gasket. *ak | |||
| 12/30/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Blown head gasket, engine spewed white smoke via tailpipe. engine won't fire nor start.*ak | |||
| 03/07/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Check engine light came on, both gasket were blown. | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1993 | |
| This vehicle first had a head gasket failure in 1997 w/only 85002 miles on it. it was not under warranty (75000 mi), so ford made me pay (total: $1135.36). in january 2000 after 50,000 additional miles the same problem occurred. i can not afford to fix the vehicle, nor will ford. i have seen on your site that a class action suit is pending for this specific problem although my vehicle was not mentioned. how do i go about getting my money back and have ford fix my vehicle? i am angry, frustrated, and tired of walking to work. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | 02/14/1994 | |
| Cold start, loud banging noise, smoke coming from tailpipe, antifreeze leaking, due to bad head gasket. | |||
| 04/28/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Experienced head gasket failure on 3.8l ford engine. repair cost $917. the same problem occurred on a previously owned 1988 thunderbird with the same engine and approximately the same mileage. a year ago my son had the same failure on his 1995 ford mustang and has since received notice that ford has extended the warranty for this year and model and that the cost of repairs will be reimbursed. if ford admits to the problem in the 1994 model years and younger, why wouldn't the same be true of earlier models with the same engine? i was informed by my mechanic that repaired engines on both my thunderbirds that he had repaired a number of other out-of-warranty fords with the same problem. the extended warranty that ford is offering is 7 yrs. or 100,000 miles. my 1993 would have fallen in this category if ford had admitted the problem back in april of 1998 when it was repaired. i feel that ford should stand behind all 3.8l complaints. *ak | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Newer vehicles with similar engines have had warranty extensions to cover this repair. why is this make/model with same engine not being covered? *ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| Headgasket blew, causing visibililty problem.ford refuses to include thunderbirds in its headgasket recall.*ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 0 | 07/19/1993 | |
| While driving on the highway white smoke came from under the hood, and consumer was not able to see. consumer was told that is was a blown head gasket. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Blown engine head gasket - requiring multiple componet replacement & pressure testing. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Blown head gaskets two times. 1st time at 57k - 2nd time at 105k. *ak | |||
| 05/06/2000 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Head gasket leaking on cylinders 1&2. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| I am making this complaint about the defective head gasket i had to replace recently. i called ford to complain and they said they had not gotten many complaints about this. now i find out it seems to be a very common complaint. i also read that ford was going to replace/pay for some but not all the 3.8 l engines with this problem. my 1993 thunderbird is not included in this recall. this seems to be discriminatory on ford's part. i only hope there is some influence nhtsa can have in this matter. thankyou. *ak | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 03/01/1993 | ||
| Vehicle 3.8-v6 engine; while driving noticed overheating and smoke from tail pipe due to blown engine head gasket. had car towed to dealer. dealer proceeded to replace gaskets with estimate of $1,800 for repairs. after assembly and test dealer advised that the piston shaft bearings needed replacing and those repairs would be an additional $1,100 for a total estimate of $2,900.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket failed at 70,000 miles / ford fails to recall vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Have heard of possible widespread problems with head gasket of this type. would like information before we have it fixed. is ford recalling, extending warranty? *ak | |||
| 11/19/1999 | |||
| Engine head gasket is blue at 82,00 miles. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Head gasket blown at 72,000 miles. there is no recall or tsb on this problem, yet in checking nhtsa complaint section there appears to be hundreds of people that have had this same problem. of course these are only those people that took the time to file a complaint. my local dealer, jordan ford in mishawaka, in, says that he will do nothing about this problem and refused to give me a number for ford that i could call to register my complaint. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Blew a head gasket at a little over 90000 miles. there was white smoke coming from the exhaust blinding drivers behind and on either side. the car also stalled several times blocking traffic at major intersections leading up to the engine problem. this problem is covered for 1994 and 1995 t-birds up to 100000 miles, but because mine is a 1993, they are refusing to reimburse me for the cost of the repair. this is obviously a manufacturer's defect. i contacted ford and they were unable to provide an explanation of any kind for why the 1994 is covered, yet the 1993 is not for the exact same problem. *ak | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| I had a bad head gasket, problematic of most 3.8 litre rear wheel drive ford passenger cars from 1988 to 1996. ford has recognized the problem with the '94 through '96 3.8 litres, but these are the same 3.8 litres in the earlier models. i own a '93 thunderbird that just needed the head gaskets replaced for $1000.00 . i should not be expected to pay for a problem that ford motor company has admitted having. i would like to be reimbursed for the entire amount of the repair, due to the fact that ford is and was aware of the head gasket problem. thank you. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Blown head gasket. the car wouldn't heat up and it would die on me when i would give it gas to acelerate or take off from a stop light. i almost got hit twice. there also was white smoke coming out of the exhaust.*ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| I contacted you back in march because of my thunderbird's early engine head gasket failure,and my many letter's and phone calls to ford which went unanswered . i have not received any satisfaction in my complaints. in ford's first recall of their 3.8l head gasket failure my car was not included the reason being that it is a rear wheel drive vehicle, the cars being recalled were front wheel drive vehicles. i argued that it was the same engine with the same problem why cover only certain model's. now i have read that ford is again going to extend warranties and cover repair bills for this problem in thunderbirds and cougars which were not included in the first program. they state that due to many complaints they will now cover this engine in rear wheel drive vehicles. i again phoned customer service at ford only to be told again that it did not include my thunderbird because it is a 93. i asked when my car was actually put in service, and was told april4,1993, when my head gasket failed it was not even seven years old which is the amount of years that they are extending the warranty for this problem. the mileage on my car was also way below the average miles on other cars that this happened to. the average being 65,000. my original question is still the same isn't the problem a defective engine, and it should'nt matter whether it's a 93 or 94. ford is stating that the engine is a problem, but won't stand behind it. thank you for your time with this .*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| Defective engine head gasket caused the engine to ease up & fail. engine had to be replaced four times. dealer said head gaskets were the reason why the engine had to be replaced so many times. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Engine head gaskets have prematurely blown out four times, causing the engine to lock up. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Blown head gaskets-twice. once at about 65000 miles and again at about 120000 miles. i believe it's due to manufacturing defect--iron block/aluminum heads--and incorrect assembly. i can't believe there hasn't been a recall. if nhtsa would check service records on a national basis then i think you'd find thousands and thousands of identical failures. mechanics and service managers all over the country love to see us coming. other t-bird owners (and other ford motor co. automobile owners) have had the same problem. why hasn't something been done? | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Took car in to have a recall on a head lamp switch fixed. told them car seems to have a hesitation when taking off after a complete stop. they told me it had to have the iac censor replaced. had that done at a cost of 363.00. they also put in a new thermostat, sid engine wasn't getting hot enough? 2 days later car still hesitated and over heated. was told head gasket needed to be replaced. had that fixed 900.00. they also told me i should have the timing cover replaced because it has a possible crack? took to an independent auto shop had them take a look, they said it looked fine? *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | |||
| Vehicle 3.8 - v6 engine; while driving noticed coolant leakages/overheating, and smoke from tail pipe due to a blowen engine head gasket. dealer/ manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Engine head gasket blew out. there was white smoke coming from manifold pipe. *ak *tt | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Head gasket(s) failed. anti-freeze went out exhaust causing large white cloud - reduced visibility for drivers behind me. car overheated - stopped on road causing traffic backup. a dealer rep said problem is becoming common with t-birds that have 55-80k miles. luckily there were no accidents. but its going to cost $800-1000 to fix!!. *ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Have a v6 3.8 liter ford thunderbird lx with a head gasket problem. brought this car used in july of 1999 and it had 63,000 miles on it now has 68,000 took to an independent mechanic and he talked with the ford dealer in our town and they told him there were 3 auto with same problem on recall that was a taurus,sable and windstar. contacted the dealer who sold it to me and was told that there was a recall contacted the ford dealer and was told about other cars mentioned. i called ford motor to report problem they took a complaint and told me i had to go through a dealer to contact a regional manager. ford dealer told me that it is impossible to contact a ford regional manager. that he had gotten a car in his dealership with same problems and that it is basically junk material it will have to be salvaged. the only help would be to have a new or used motor put in this auto. i am on a limited income my husband is due to be put on a liver list. and this is my only means of transportation. this car was paid for and i have had it less than a 8 months and there it sits in my driveway a piece of junk. if you figure out how many months i have this car it equals to 750.00 a month to have owned this i could have purchased a new auto and made payments with what i had spent on this. and now with the repairs it will cost me more the ford dealer said these cars are known for this type of problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Defective 3.8 liter engine head gasket blew out, causing anti-freeze to leak onto engine cylinder. this engine is recalled in other models, but not the thunderbird. owner wants to be reimbursed for repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/20/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| My head gaskets blew at 80,000 miles. ford has has a recall on this engine. they rerfuse to recall my 1993 thunderbird. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Engine was overheating due to head gasket failure which also caused coolant to leak into the oil. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The head gasket failed on my thunderbird when i was driving on an interstate highway at highway speed - the car emitted a huge cloud of vapor, obscuring the road behind me and causing me to immediately lose power. ford has declined to cover the repair cost, even thought the exact same engine in a taurus or windstar van is covered under an extended warrantly program for exhibiting the same failure. this defect can present a safety issue, by obscuring the visibility of cars following and causing the immediate loss of power in my vehicle.*ak | |||
| 10/28/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Despite having regular service as ford manual details, engine head gasket failed oct 23,1999 at 65,975 miles. i had no warning of anything wrong until that saturday morning when i was driving to the grocery and white smoke started pouring from my tailpipe. i was less than 1 mile from home, so i returned. liquid was leaking out of the tail pipe. i had the car towed to a garage where the head gasket was replaced at a cost of $1100.00. i have contacted my ford dealer who told me to call the ford customer hotline. i have done that several times but have not been helped. i have written a letter to the chairman of the board of ford motor dated march 8, 2000 but have not received a reply as of march 29. ford has admitted problems with this engine on the front wheel drive vehicles, but my mechanic told me he has had several repairs on rear wheel drive vehicles such as my car. *ak | |||
| 04/26/1999 | 2 | ||
| Engine head gasket cracked, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. ford has extended the warranty on various models. however, this vehicle was not included. manufacturer has been contacted twice, and owner was told that his car wasn't covered because it had a different coolant system, and because there weren't a large enough amount of statistical occurences reported of the head gasket failing in this model for a recall. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| This is the second time, in a yr-1/2 the engine head gasket has failed. | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Could smell antifreeze coming from the tail pipe shortly before the heaed gasket blew and engine began to run poorly and blow white smoke from the tailpipe. this repair was very costly and ford has begun to compensate owners of other ford models with the exact same engine, but no the ford thunderbird.t. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| While driving in normal traffic the engine check light came on, and temperature gauge went up, consumer had to stop 10 times for water. the head gasket blew soon after. other ford models have had their engines recalled, but this vehicle is not included. consumer also complains that the oil pressure gauge is not effective, it doesn't give the owner sufficient information regarding the level of pressure. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Car was purchased new by father in 1993 and purchased by me (son) in 1999. all service to vehicle has been completed by ford dealers or national oil change companies at manufacturer's specifications. this head gasket failure is very premature for this vehicle and is indicitive of a common problem for this engine type. *ak | |||
| 03/31/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket blew 2x 1st. time @ 67,000 mi, and again @ 96,000 mi. junked car. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | 07/01/1993 | |
| While driving head gasket blew out. head gasket has been replaced on two previous occasions, within 72000 miles of each other. consumer wants to be reimbursedfor repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/18/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Ford has extended warranties on some models for early head gasket failure,at about 65,500 miles, our car has the same engine in it as the recalls and we had failure at 48,000 miles, i have contacted customer service only to be told mine is not included in the program, i have wrote a letter to jim o' connor a ford executive and i have received a phone call from a customer service rep. when i questioned why she was answering my letter instead of jim she replied that he gets thousands of letters daily and doesnt have the time to read or answer them. all she told me basically was what i had written in my letter and she could'nt answer any questions. i was told to call 1-800-325-5621 with my questions, and that my letter would be filed in their computer just in case they later included my car in this extension. i called the number only to be told that a dealer had to call this number for me. so i called my dealer and asked the difference between the 3.8l engine in my car and in the taurus or windstar i was told that the differences were minor but that the thunderbird had a superior cooling system in it's engine. he suggested that i come in and fill out a customer review form and they would submit it to ford and they may help me with the bill. my major complaint is that if ford is recognizing a problem with this engine and early head gasket failure, why are they only recognizing certain makes and year's . my car may be a 93 , the car's in the extended warranty are 94's and 95's but they have about 65,000 miles on them when they fail, mine has much less. i appreciate any help as i am very aggravated with this. thank you for your time. *ak | |||
| 01/23/2000 | |||
| Engine head gaskets have blown out, rendering the engine inoperable. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| While traveling noticed steam coming from the tail pipe. called dealer. dealer stated engine gas valve cover blew out. please provide furhter information. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | |||
| Was told by mechanic that a defective head casket was also seen on another 1993 t-bird (6 cyl). *ak | |||
| 01/29/1998 | 4 | 10/04/1994 | |
| Engine continually overheating, several repair attempts however head gasket blew causing extensive damage to engine. *mjs | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Right engine head gasket originally failed 11/95 when the car was experiencing unexplained bucking sensation under load in cold weather. after numurous visits and alternative repairs, dealer finally figured out problem and replaced right head gasket in 3/97. both gaskets along with water pump failed this time. dealer contends original repair done right, and stated the new head gaskets can be expected to fail within several years again. *ak | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Aluminum engine heads cracked, with leakage. service center suggested we report this, since he has repaired about 20 other automobiles in the last 24 months with the same problem and the same mileage. says heads do not have enough metal at the head bolts and repairs will be necessary again after 50-70000 miles. service center will back up this statement. please investigate any flaw or defect in this engine. very costly repair. thank you...mrs. t. carroll. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1999 | |||
| While driving in the city at approx 45mph vehicle started to shaking/rough idling. contacted local mechanic there was a blowen engine head gasket. contacted a local ford dealer, who said this was a known problem. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket blew causing car to overheat and blowing water through the exhaust system. this happened with no warning of overheating whatsoever. as a matter of fact, no problems incurred up to this point. this incident left driver stranded as vehicle was immobilized. | |||
| 4 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Head gaskets: w/o any warning whatsoever suddenly there appeared white smoke from exhaust pipe, temp. gauage went up, car had not been using any oil and/or anti-freeze which is a heads up to such a problem occuring. all maintenance had always been kept up on a regular basis on vehicle. told at time that this problem had happened that the next thing that would happen would be the engine would go. the first week of sept. just like mechanic said, the engine went there again, w/o any notice. it through a rod. was told that to save problems/time, should actually just go ahead and replace both when doing the other becuase it would happen. told ford motor aware of this problem within a 3 yr. range on this motor & head gaskets. they have sense improved problem but that does nothing to help out those of us who bought those years. put out the money or part it out! for those of us who have kept up our vehicles, we have no choice. ford motor knowingly aware of this should have some responsibility. am in the process of contacting their consumer affairs division in order to discuss but know what they'll have to say...out of warranty...you're stuck! | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Without warning, head gasket blew out at 75,000 miles. vehicle was maintained according to ford recommended service schedule. this appears to be a common problem in 1989-1995 ford 3.8l v6 engines. | |||
| 06/25/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph engine head gasket blew out without prior warning, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45mh and without prior warning, engine head gasket blew out, causing engine coolant to leak onto the exhaust pipe. *ak | |||
| Temperature needle runs high on the car, and black smoke was coming out the rear of the vehicle. mechanic said that engine head gasket blew out. *ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets have gone bad, consumer was told by a mechanic 6 months ago that this would happen. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle running rough. pulled over after noticing white smoke coming from tailpipe. water was gone from overflow. radiator dry. told was blown head gasket. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 09/20/1995 | ||
| Head gasket/ headlight switch failures. | |||
| 08/03/1998 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Engine head gasket failed. | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket failed. in addition, brakes vibrate when applied. | |||
| Vehicle overheated and was not operable. dealer said the gasket had blown. * ak | |||
| 03/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Owners manual states wrong oil filter, causing it to fail. *dh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 58075 | 1 | 06/23/1999 |
| Head gasket failed in a car with 58,000 miles. ford is well aware of the design defect in the 3.8 liter v6 and the internet is full of sites documenting horror stories about these engines. | |||
| While stopping vehicle overheated and stalled. dealers have been contacted and replaced headlight switch. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complains that the engine stalled as he was pulling out of the parking area. *jg | |||
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| Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street and vehicle started to overheat. it was caused by a blown head gasket. also, vehicle shutdown. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/28/2001 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Parked car and heard watery noise - antifreeze was coming out of tailpipe. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Ford should admit all 3.8l v6 are defective and cover repairs. no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1996 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Ford refuses to address this issue.so much for a consumer driven company. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| A recall for premature failure of head gaskets has been inititated for the 94 and 95 models. a simple look at your own database plus my experience indicates the head gasket problem is much wider than just these two model years. | |||
| Head gasket failed and was replaced. replacement only lasted about 1 year, needs to be replaced again. also, engine will be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | |||
| 94+up 3.8's repaired for free but not 93 and down! same engine why not same solution? *ak | |||
| 06/19/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Vehilce stops while driving as if the ignition has been turned off, no studder, not rough ride it just turns off and when it starts rough like firing order is incorrect then idles with a slight miss every 5-10 seconds. nlm | |||
| 09/06/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Damaged during assembly | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| It seems like ford has a problem with all of there 3.8l engins and needs to do somthing about this if they want to keep happy customers. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Head gaskets failed,head lights failed,a/c failed,throttle cable failed,thermostat failed,clutch fan failed,tape player never worked | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Car has had upper engine rebuilt, car stalls while driving with no warning, computer read no date when tested. car makes growling sound when brakes are applied. brake system has been checked, diferential fluid has been replaced as suggested by manufacturer. | |||
| 10/29/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Was told this was not covered back in early 2000, would like to know if it is now covered. this vehicles engine was fords mistake, they should stand behind it. *ak | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Same 3.8 engine in other year and model of vehicle has been covered under extended warranty by ford. possible reimbursement for 1993 ford thunderbird ?? *ak | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1994 | |
| 3.8l engine failure, ford will not compensate due to my vehicle being a 1993, even though this is an acknowledged desigin defect in the 3.8l engines. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Talking with other ford owners, this is a common problem with this motor, yet ford does not acknowlegde or assist in anyway with the thunderbird models. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1998 | 4 | 06/01/1995 | |
| I am on the fourth engine failure of this car, i feel it should be included in the buy-back that ford is holding on the 95 windstars. *ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| This failure is known by ford, and recalls of other vehicles with this engine have been done. but they refuse to acknowledge the problem with this model/year. no safety defect listed within summary. *ak | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Please encourage ford to recall this problem engine or reimburse cost of repairs!!! no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Failed head gasket caused me to replace the engine. head gasket failure occurred approximately 5 months after 6 year/100k extended warranty expired. since ford is already recalling this engine from other cars of the same era, it is likely my engine had the same defective head gaskets. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Local mechanic told me this was a common problem with the3.8's wish i have known sooner. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Big problems with engine same one recalled in outher fords. *ak | |||
| 4 | 02/03/1999 | ||
| Engine problems, slow acceleration, hesitation, vehicle had trouble starting then experiences smoking under the hood. mjs | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 1 | ||
| This seems to be a very common problem | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| My mechanic told me that this was a problem he sees on a regular basis with t-birds and cougars. the dealership did not do the repair, i had my regular mechanic do it. the dealership told me that the 94 and 95 3.8 v6 engines were recalled for this problem, but not the 93, which is the same engine! | |||
| 09/11/1997 | 08/16/1997 | ||
| Engine threw rod, needs replacement. *ak | |||
| The engine is making a tapping noise has been replace on new motor and brake has been replace three time . tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 1 | 06/14/1997 | |
| Gaskets were leaking behind the timing chain cover due to cracked heads, this caused vehicle to overheat. consumer stated that white smoke was blowing out the exhaust. *slc | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Blown head gasket. the car wouldn't heat up and it would die on me when i would give it gas to acelerate or take off from a stop light. i almost got hit twice. there also was white smoke coming out of the exhaust.*ak | |||
| 06/04/1999 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| The car overheats and runs poorly, the dealer said it was a leaky intake manifold gasket. i had it checked for hydro carbons at a garage which it has, indicating a blown head gasket. i was told that the local mercury dealer was flooded with 3.8l blown head gaskets. would like to know if thier will be a recall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 1 | 04/04/1996 | ||
| Catalytic converter failed. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| Steam coming from tailpipe. my mechanic knew the promlem immediately, says it's common on ford 3.8l. gasket made of shoddy material. funny,i like t-birds, my second one. | |||