Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
9515307/01/199545934Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd04/25/1996
952401/01/199539120New radiator manufacturing process/modification. *tw03/17/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0222111/11/200210008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj07/27/2004
87019710/22/200210000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt03/25/2003
00M10S211/01/2000616506Some vehicles may exhibit premature failure of the head gasket(s). this condition may result in engine coolant leakage, which, if not detected, can cause engine overheating. *tt03/01/2001
00M1006/01/2000613868Subject regarding owner notification program supplement #1 3.8l engine head gaskets. *tt09/20/2000
1318009/01/19996090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs03/21/2000
699709/01/19996090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt03/14/2000
98322402/12/1998607436Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor. *tt09/23/1999
987404/13/1998601343A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc07/24/1998
9761003/17/199751990Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd07/17/1997
974302/17/199751682Blower motor- chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
021401/21/2002630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt04/11/2002
00M0901/01/2001625878Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh12/10/2001
00M1001/01/2001625888Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh12/10/2001
014703/05/2001619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt05/30/2001
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
BC306195030103/01/199539187Vehicles exhibit a high pitched whistle/whine noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw03/30/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
98201010/12/1998603695Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc03/02/1999
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
98231011/23/1998603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak03/03/1999
983402/16/1998600588Air inlet-water in air inlet elbow-malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates due to water contamination of air filter and/or mass air flow sensor (maf)- vehicle swith 4.6l engine. *ak05/27/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DP94005FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/06/199409/22/1994ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
 Engine compartment fire

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/11/2003110/05/2000
 We bought a mercury cougar 1994 and discovered we have a blown head gasket. we just found out that it is virtually impossible to find an engine for the v6 model at a reasonable price. we also found out that this 1994 model is famous for blown head gaskets. *la
04/01/2002407/24/1994
 The consumer received a recall notice but failed to take the vehicle for service since the symptoms indicated did not exist. after two years the vehicle's low coolant light had come on. the check engine light had come on and the diagnosis showed that the head gasket had failed prematurely. the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the monies spent on repairs. *yh the water pump and the radiator had leaked. *scc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/05/20010
 Coolant light comes on most of the time, took vehicle to dealer, and dealer didn't correct the problem. *ak
03/16/20000
 Engine cooling system malfuntioned similarly as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 8100 cincerning 1994 mercury sable. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
11/24/2000104/01/1999
 Radiator failed between plastic sides and aluminum core. this is the fifth ford radiator of the same construction in the 1994-1995 model years i have had fail. *ak
04/01/2000
 Recall # not available. consumer had over 100,000 miles on vehicle and vehicle was almost 7 years old. dealer could not fix problem for recall. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/18/200476000106/21/2001
 Car overheats due to a bad head gasket. per ford's tsb 00m10, this is a known design issue that they fixed only if there was a proble during the first 7 years after the warranty inception date for 1994 and 1995 vehicles with a 3.8l engine. this defect can easily result in a safety concern due to the possibility of an engine fire due to the extreme heat if oil leaks on the engine when the gasket fails. *ak
04/13/200330000105/01/2000
 Engine was replaced at 87,000 miles under recall for head gasket failure. 30,000 miles later engine head blew up again due to the placement of a helicoil in the re-manufactured engine. this helicoil was present in the re-manufactured engine from the factory. i consider this to be a defect in the re-manufactured engine, as the head should have been machined by the factory not just have a helicoil stuffed in. this iis the cause of the new failure and for refuses to repair. *nlm
870002
 Engine was replaced at 87,000 miles under a recall. due to a spark plug that busted through the engine. 30,000 miles later, engine needed replacement again. *ak
104/28/1995
 The engine had major problems with head gasket. this problem was the subject of a recall and the warranty was extended. the consumer never received any information about the recall. *cb *nlm
7100004/28/1995
 The head gasket blew due to a failed part in the engine. *jb ph *jb
03/25/2003910001
 The engine light came on and then the vehicle over heated. which was caused by a blown head gasket. *jb
03/04/200333460112/01/1994
 I am the original owner of this 1994 mercury cougar with 33,465 miles as of mar 4, 2002. and there was a general recall issued on the problem in question which involves the potential for a premature failure of the engine head gasket(s).at the time of the notice this condition was not experienced and no action was taken. however this condition has now developed and is causing severe engine over heating. i have brought this vehicle into the local mercury dealer and this head gasket failure diagnosis has been confirmed with the repair requiring a complete head gasket replacement and engine take down and rebuild costing 1400. as of this writing my efforts to have ford motor co to agree to pick-up and/or at least assist with the payment of these related repair fees has been denied. and i would very much appreciate your review and assistance in this matter.*jb
09/04/2001107/01/2094
 Head gasket failure causing antifreeze to leak in crankshaft, causing engine failure. ford refused to pay for engine replacement. timing cover gasket failed paid out of pocket oonly to find out recal 99b29. your website showed tsb # 00m10 sequence # 625 - info regarding engine replacements warranty extension program*yh. *ak
05/13/20010
 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and engine overheated. she pulled into a gasoline station, and vehicle wouldn't start up. vehicle had to be towed to dealership, and mechanic told him that head gasket was blown.*ak
01/10/20001
 Coolant light started staying on. vehicle would hesitate before cutting off. service was kept up. a recall letter was received for head gasket problem. dealer didn't give okay for recall repairs because mileage had exceeded 100,000 miles. *ak *slc
03/01/1999112/01/1995
 I received service bulletin #00m10 from ford motor company in july 2000. i was already over the allotted mileage allowed to have the head gasket repaired free of charge. i don't believe that i was notified in time to have this known failure repaired in the allotted time frame. i contacted the dealer regarding this problem 2/13/01 and they basically told me too bad. i also contacted the dealer regarding the suspension problem when it first occurred and was never notified about service bulletin #bc0962941001. they told me to bring it in for inspection that would cost $150.00. *ak
108/01/1994
 Vehicle was repaired under extended warranty for engine head gaskets, and remedy has failed.*ak the vehicle was fixed recently for recall on possible head gasket/low coolant problem.
12/01/1994
 Ford sent letter stating that head gaskets may have defect and cause engine failure costing $3,000 to $4,ooo to repair. ford has given me five months for the car to fail or buy a new ford, ford will not compensate for the devaluation of the car due to this letter at time of trade in. *ak
12/21/1999
 Engine head gasket failed while traveling. repairs were done at an independent repair shop. a ford extended warranty for 3.8l engine head gasket was received. contacted manufacturer. manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was not covered because it was over the 100,000 mile limit by 11 miles. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
07/01/1999001/17/1997
 While driving about 60 mph engine head gasket blew without prior warning. after much time had passed and the vehicle had already been repaired, owner received a letter from ford about an extended warranty covering head gasket failures. *ak *ml
04/01/200002/01/1996
 The infamous 3.8l v6 head gasket failure. the automobile is a well maintained 94 cougar with 65,915 miles on it. it should not experience this type of failure at this early stage of its life. then, to go hide from the problem and not stand behind their product is a disgrace. they call themselves a world class corporation, they are, third world. *ak
03/10/2000107/01/1999
 This car has the same head gasket problem but was not on the recall list. *ak
11/03/1998101/01/1992
 Both engine head gaskets fell apart on the engine and had to be replaced. dealer and manufacturer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. recall issued for this problem, but this vehicle not included. *ak *ml
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/21/200203/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
06/01/2001109/01/1994
 Dealer said engine could cut off when the vibration occurs in driving. this will be an $1300 car repair bill!*ak
07/12/2001104/01/1995
 After talking to the mechanic and finding out this is a common problem for this motor 92-96, i looked online and founs a recall on this engine for similar makes (winstar,etc..) i believe ford recognizes this common defect but will not address it. it is my opinion this should be a recall item.
01/30/1997401/01/1996
 The cars engine has been replaced(so they said) on july 1997 and now the engine is gone again. the speed control does not work. we have had to replace the brakes 4 times already. the door on the drivers side the window sometimes does not work the windows are power and will not go up or down.also the transmission has been replaced also the car has tire vibration thank you this car is now broke down again and we still are making payments i called the dealer on 4-5-2000 and they said there was nothing they could do thank you again for looking at our car problems. *ak
 Water is draining into intake manifold and then into engine, causing damage to engine.tsb has been issued . *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
07/23/1996303/17/1994
 Intermittently when vehicle is in overdrive, it will jump out of overdrive to neutral. the dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and could not duplicate the problem. *yc dealer has replaced the mlp sensor, turbine speed sensor, 1-2 accumulator piston and spring, solenoid valve, main control valve body, sollenoid assembly, switch assembly, and vonverter assembly. serpentine belt was replaced. *slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
05/01/1997412/01/1993
 Automatic transmission tends to slip and then engage into the gear roughly when shifting. this is most noticeable during acceleration, such as in passing situations. also air bypass valve malfunctioned. abs brakes failed to operate properly during moderate braking. in addition, machined warped rotors and replaced pads. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
107/24/1994
 The air flow meter failed. *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
09/08/1998
 Raw gas is coming out of the exhaust pipe. vehicle was diagnosed as failed pcm leaving injectors open and pouring raw fuel to spew from tail pipes creating a fire hazard no warning indicators present. *ak

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