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 | |
| 9568 | 03/01/1995 | 39904 | Revised oil pan gasket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030300 | Unknown | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| When i drove my car to work it seemed fine. when i got into the car after work i idled really rough i thought it was the more expensive gas i put into it the night before, so i proceeded to the gas station to let them know. the car drove really rough all the way there. a red light came on on the dash just before i got to the gas station saying check gauges. the gauge showed that the car overheated. after having my car worked on about eight months ago for a overheating problem, it had been running really cool, so didn't think i would have a overheating problem. i turned off the car, but thought i would check to make sure the fan worked i turned the car back on and out of the tail pipe came a cloud of white smoke that disapated really fast after turning off engine. checked oil there was no water in it, but it was low . i added a quart in order to get it home. it still had white smoke or steam coming out the tail pipe. also the seats do not lock into place. the airconditioner does not get cold. i would like to know if there is anything else that i should be aware of that i need to have fixed. | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Lots of promblems | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 08/22/1994 | |
| Thermostat failed. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 77777 | 1 | 07/01/1992 |
| Head gaskets blew a leak during vehicle inspection at rahway, nj inspection station. *ak *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734305 | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 07/01/2092 | ||
| Head gaskets blew a leak during vehicle inspection at rahway , nj vehicle inspection station. *ak | |||
| 06/03/2002 | |||
| While driving at 25-30 mph head gasket blewout, and there was antifreeze all over engine also, vehicle became inoperative .contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| This engine type has had a history of this reported problem (head gasket failure). i have contacted several mechanics, and they have all reported that the problems that i am experiencing, are due to head gasket failure. i have contacted ford mo. co., but they have provided no answers/assistance, even knowing of this major defect with this engine type. this failure is obviously due to a factory defect, and i want it to be on record with every organization that ford should be responsible to fix at their cost. ford not taking responsibility for this engine defect is completely unacceptable, and i expect that i will be filing suit with them unless they will take responsibility for their design flaws. if you an suggest any further action i can take, please email me at steve.tostige@fritz.com. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Head gaskets leakage water into cylinder, causing problems to engine proformance-stalling, decreased exceleration, etc. *ak | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 1 | 10/17/1992 | |
| Head gasket has blown, and possibly caused damage to engine.*ak *slc | |||
| 11/18/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket failed during normal use-vehicle is well maintained. reported due to understanding of epidemic of common occurances. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| The 3rd time the gasket's yes thats righ both of them have blown and how odd at 40k/80k/121k/ gee thats 40k for each head gasket ford fixed first one then said sorry your up s*creek with the 2nd one... and now the 3rd time what next????*ak | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 07/01/1992 | ||
| Head gaskets blew a leak during vehicle inspection at rahway , nj vehicle inspection station | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Head gasket blew on my cougar. upset that this is a widesporead issue and that ford fails to warranty this clear defect. the defect rate for this exact problem is mind boggling. the fact that ford has 'chrrey picked' which years / vehicles to cover under warranty is absurd. the problem is related to the 3.8l engine and thus all such engines should be covered!*ak | |||
| Engine head gasket went bad, causing the vehicle to overheat and oil to leak. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 08/22/1994 | |
| Head gasket failed, recall on component however vehicle denied due to year built. mjs | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1992 | ||
| Cylinder head gasket are a common failure on the 3.8l engines. ford taurus (sable) and mercury cougar are equipped with this engine. i think ford has recalled taurus but has not recalled the cougar. | |||
| 04/28/1997 | 1 | 09/07/1994 | |
| The gasket ring split and allowed water to leak in. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Head gaskets leakage water into cylinder, causing problems to engine proformance-stalling, decreased exceleration, etc. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1999 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 10/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. | |||