ryaninc99 said:I really looked into this before getting my '99 and everything I read said that it was only pre-99 models that had the problem. Ford completely redesigned the 3.8 engine for the 99+ models and they've redesigned it again for the 2005s.
mustang50v8 said:well it was only the 94 94 v6's that had this problem. the 99 motor is the same motor with a different intake plenum and slightly different cooling (because of the plenum) and the 2005 is a different motor all toghether. it has 2 cams...and they are on the topside of the motor
FunkMasterFlex said:??? pretty sure the new 4.0 is listed as SOHC
Silentst2000 said:The 3.8 is stroked to 4.2.
The 4.0L is a completely different engine.
SpectorV said:they fixed the head gasket issue in mid 96 im amazed people still freak out about it....
bought my 99 Mustang six, auto almost new - now have 168000 on it - no engine or tranny problems, but have tried to keep it maintained well, and don't drive that radically usuallyJust wondering if the later on 3.8's, from 1999 onward are prone to Ford's head gasket problems, like on the earlier years. My friends are dead set on cursing this car because of it having a 3.8, even though I saw that most 3.8 problems occured on 93-96 Ford vehicles. I just want some relief.
Just wondering if the later on 3.8's, from 1999 onward are prone to Ford's head gasket problems, like on the earlier years. My friends are dead set on cursing this car because of it having a 3.8, even though I saw that most 3.8 problems occured on 93-96 Ford vehicles. I just want some relief.
I dont believe its a huge issue mine wentJust wondering if the later on 3.8's, from 1999 onward are prone to Ford's head gasket problems, like on the earlier years. My friends are dead set on cursing this car because of it having a 3.8, even though I saw that most 3.8 problems occured on 93-96 Ford vehicles. I just want some relief.
My 99 Mustang has about 175000 miles, no problems like that, original engine and auto transmissionJust wondering if the later on 3.8's, from 1999 onward are prone to Ford's head gasket problems, like on the earlier years. My friends are dead set on cursing this car because of it having a 3.8, even though I saw that most 3.8 problems occured on 93-96 Ford vehicles. I just want some relief.
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