Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 9849 | 03/02/1998 | 601270 | Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9811329 | 02/01/1998 | 607497 | Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some engines. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE92014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/04/1992 | 06/25/1992 | ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| The head gasket is blown. i am losing coolent and thick white smoke is coming out at the tailpipe. i have not taken it to the mechanic yet but i am conviced from the color of the smoke and smell of the smoke. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Water pump failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| While driving along the road vehicle overheated. pulled over ,and had the car towed to the dealer. they replaced the head gasket. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1999 | 1 | 02/07/1997 | |
| Two motor mounts failed. mjs | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Motor mounts loosen causing vibration, then mount breaks from vibrations. *yc | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 3 | 03/25/1997 | |
| Struts have been replaced twice, two engine mounts repaired, and the axle destroyed the brake sensor. | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Vehicle started skipping and alot of other problems. it was taken to the mechanic and taken out/tested and replaced the head gaskets. mechanic states that the 3.8 engine vehicles have the defective head gaskets. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Engine mounts failed, recall item ,however vehicle does not fit within the guidelines for recall work. | |||
| The engine gaskets have gone bad on the vehicle . consumer had vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic and was informed of the problem. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket replaced. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Motor mounts replaced. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Valve cover gaskets replaced. | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Motor mounts failed. | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| While driving, head gasket blew out without warning. please describe. *ak | |||
| 08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front/rear motor mounts failed, causing grinding noise when accelerating. *skd | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Motor mounts replaced. | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Head gaskets replaced. | |||
| 04/12/1993 | 2 | ||
| Replaced leaking engine valve cover/intake gasket. | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Engine oil leak due to loose engine oil pan bolts. | |||
| 12/02/1992 | 2 | ||
| Replaced broken engine mounts. | |||
| 03/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Motor mounts failed. *skd | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine mounts failed prior to recall. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Consumer states that there was a fire in the vehicle which started in the engine compartment while the consumer was driving. contacted dealer. mr fuel rail exploded 3 inch hole. instant fire in back of engine. | |||
| 09/17/1999 | 5 | 01/21/1989 | |
| While driving gas pedal got stuck to the floor, causing sudden acceleration. consumer pressed the brakes, but brakes failed stop vehicle. vehicle finally stopped after driving 4 miles. gas pedal stuck at least four times *ak | |||
| 06/09/1997 | 04/01/1991 | ||
| I find i'm one of many ford 3.8l engine owners with failed headgaskets | |||
| 06/07/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1999 | |||
| When driving long distances vehicle will stall and shut down. the dealer is working on the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| While driving vehicle it will stop and go. engine is very noisy. only two gears work and does not go into overdrive. dealer not aware of the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| Auto caught on fire after being driven 5 miles- no injuries. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1996 | |||
| Shut engine within 5-15 minutes vehicle was in flames by windshield. when fire dept arrived engine restarted. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 02/14/1996 | |||
| Engine compartment fire while vehicle was parked, unknown source of fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/05/1993 | 1 | ||
| Power steering belt replaced. | |||
| 03/31/1993 | 1 | ||
| Replaced noisy fan belt. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Sensors replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 1 | 02/07/1997 | |
| Exhaust system tail pipe, muffler/resonator replaced. mjs | |||