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1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Sandstone, MN
1993 3.8 l blew a head gasket at 97k. $1200 out of my pocket. i don't even make that much a month. i will never by a ford again.read more / reply »
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in New London, WI
My 1993 mercury cougar xr7 has blown a head gasket twice (one at 80,000 miles and another at 120,000 miles.) and after searching the internet endlessly i have found many people like myself that had the same problem on the same make and mode...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Orangevale, CA
Head gasket blew @ 114,000 miles on 93 mercury cougar 3.8 v-6 engine. two repair shops have stated "everybody" in vehicle repair business knows the 3.8 engine has gasket problem to the point the gaskets blow in one of two places. i am ori...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Plant City, FL
Consumer states it is hard to start the vehicle and it takes numerous tries before the vehicle will start. dealer notified.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Monteballow, AL
While driving vehicle started overheating, smoke /steam came from the tail pipe.had vehicle towed. head gasket had blown out.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Ridgefield Park, NJ
This is a written complain regarding a company recall on replacing head gasket for all mercury cougar (3.8v engine) 1994 and up. i own a 1993 mercury cougar xr7 3.8v engine who has the same engine problem as the 1994, but the mercury compa...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Detroit, MI
Consumer stated fluid was leaking from vehicle and vehicle was smoking excessively. took to dealer and dealer indicated head gasket was blown. nlm
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Springfield, IL
While driving 30-50mph, vehicle started smoking. antifreeze started coming out of tailpipe and mixed with oil in the engine. took vehicle to local mechanic who indicated head gaskets were blown.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Jacksonville, FL
Paid 3,200.00 for a used car followed my girlfriend home and noticed smoke coming from muffler and it had a sweet smell.the dealer told me the machanic said there was nothing wrong with the car when we baught it and the next day after we ba...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Trenton, NJ
While pulling into driveway, white smoke was coming from vehicle, vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Saucier, MS
Left hub is starting to go out..the lock is stuck on my ignition switch so i cann't crank my car..motor mount broke.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Yonkers, NY
Head gasket blew out not the first time i owend fords & this happend!!no more fords for meeee!!! all junk boxes.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Zachary, LA
Driving at 60 mph the engine overheated and shut down- brought to an independent mechanic and was told that both head gaskets had failed. also told that it was a common problem with 3.8 ltr engines.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Concord, OH
The head gasket on a 1993 mercury cougar 3.8 liter v6 failed at 66999 miles on 8/20/97 past the warrenty period. as a result of the failure, damage to the engine heads also occurred requiring machining and repair total repair cost was $1,5...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Johnson, NY
While driving at 60 mph temperature gauges went up, and saw white smoke coming from exhaust pipe that smelled like fire. consumer had vehicle towed to a mechanic, mechanic stated two head gaskets were bad. mechanic replaced two head ga...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Churchville, NY
Ford extended warranties for 1994 & 1995 3.8l engine because admittedly, faulty head gaskets. this was offered to owners of mustangs, thunderbirds and thunderbird supercoups for 100,000 miles. i've contacted ford for the same offer as i pai...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Garfield Hieghts, OH
Engine was running rough. took vehicle to dealer, and they said leak going into gasket, consumer had gaskets and covers replaced.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Norristown, PA
Temperature goes up and down, there's water in oil, and car sputters. it is head gasket. consumer was told by dealer that certain models were recalled for head engine, consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Garfield Height, OH
Within 81,000 miles engine head gaskets are leaking becaus ethey have prematurely blownout. please give any further details.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Parma, OH
Vehicle experienced a problem with loss of coolant, and 3.8l v6 engine overheated. vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure,. also manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Clevland, OH
Engine head gaskets blewout while driving. dealer has repaired vehicle.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Berea, OH
Head gasket blew at 67,000 miles , anti freeze was getting into engine. reported to dealer who said it was no longer under warranty. that it was my responsibility and a two to three thousand dollar repair. i took the car to an independent ...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Chesterland, OH
There was no heat in vehicle. consumer took vehicle to a certified mechanic that determined the problem to be a head gasket that was leaking antifreeze. had to replace head gasket at owners expense for $1200.00.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Wymore, NE
While driving about 35 mph engine started overheating. then, had to park vehicle and refill water. had taken vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic said that engine head gasket had blownout.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Churchville, NY
Known problem with 3.8 engine.. recall on 94's and 95's but none on 93's. i've received a copy of the recall ford sent out concerning the 3.8 liter engine with faulty head gaskets. both of mine had to be replaced at a significant cost.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Northfield, OH
The head gasket failed causing the engine to sieze up and be destroyed, an extended warranty was provided for the 1994 model with the same exact engine and same problem. nlm
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Northfield, OH
The head gasket blew damaging the entire engine, the manufacturer extened the warranty for 1994-1995 model vehicles but not the 1994 cougar although it has the same v6 3.8 engine. nlm
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Topeka, KS
Look at all the 3.8l head gasket complaints - why no recall or action from you?
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Beech Grov, IN
Engine head gasket replaced, 2/7/01 timing cover gasket replaced, vehicle began to exhibit same problem, engine smelling hot and sweet, coolant reserve tank not holding antifreeze, idle rough and hesitation occurring when acclerating/decele...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Beech Grov, IN
Engine head gasket replaced, 2/7/01 timing cover gasket replaced, vehicle began to exhibit same problem, engine smelling hot and sweet, coolant reserve tank not holding antifreeze, idle rough and hesitation occurring when acclerating/decele...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Cleveland Heights, OH
Traveling 35mph when temperature light would go to hot. this caused vehicle to stall out. have taken to mechanic, and was informed that head gaskets had blown. contacted manufacturer, and nothing could be done about head gaskets.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Beech Grove, IN
On february 5, 2001 after previously paying crossroads lincoln mercury dealer in indianapolis in january of 2000 $1140.82 for head gasket repair at 59039 miles, now my car with 62913 miles is back at the same dealer for another coolant leak...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Beech Grove, IN
In fall of 1999, took car to two different local mechanics with tempterature gauge getting hot, leaking antifreeze, rough idling, white smoke. spent over $800 for tune up, new parts, winterizing and so forth. in january, 2000 symptons reo...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Hillside, IL
I've been told that i need to replace my head gaskets. after speaking to several service stations and looking this up on the web, i've discovered that this is a common problem with cougars as well as windstars, mustangs, taurus', sables, e...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Sherley, NY
Vehicle stalled and temperature gauge was on h, dealer stated anti-freeze was low and replaced ignition, however problem occurred again and this time both head gaskets were found leaking internally, dealer replaced both head gaskets, there ...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Northfield, OH
Engine head gasket was replaced for second time.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Olla, LA
Head gasket blew on engine for no apparent reason. i understand this has been a big problem in the 3.8l v-6 but my car is not covered by a recall. it is admittedly a factory defect. i think ford should be responsible for the cost of repa...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Lindenhurst, NY
Had to replace engine head gaskets every 25,000 miles.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Hubbard, OH
Head gasket failure/common problem with 93 courgar/alum head.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Glenwood, IL
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on side street, and white smoke was coming from underneath vehicle. vehicle was hesitating, and then vehicle had to be towed. mechanic told him that engine needed to be replaced. dealership will be...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Troy, MI
3 independent mechanics all confirm that the 3.8l aluminum engine is prone to blow a headgasket due to faulty design by the manufacturer.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Rolling Meadows, IL
Head gasket failure at 69,000 mile on 3.8l engine. taken vehicle to an independent repair shop. also, manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. please feel free to provide any fur...
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Saginaw, MI
Owner experienced engine head gasket failure, vehicle mileage at time of failure was 77,445.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Kalamazoo, MI
3.8l engine; the head gaskets blew . the heat indicator light would go over to hot. the thermostat was changed. the ford dealer has been notified.the manufacturer has extended the warranty on the 1994-1995 vehicles with this same engine.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Tulsa, OK
My engine developed a head gasket leak, which caused the engine to seize. i asked the auto mechanic, why this happened, and he told me that because of the aluminum heads, it is a common occurence, around 75,000 miles.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Saginaw, MI
Owner experienced engine head gasket failure, vehicle mileage at time of failure was 77,445.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Chesapeake, OH
Enigine head gaskets went out at 62,000 miles, causing a major oil leak and engine damage. dealer has been contacted.
1993 MERCURY COUGAR in Pinconning, MI
While traveling vehicle over heated intermittently. replaced many parts, but still is having a problem. dealer stated head gasket needed to be replaced.
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