1997 Head Gasket

newsomed · 03-25-2003, 03:15 PM

I think the head gasket is out on my 1997 mustang, 6cyl.... It runs for a while, then runs hot, then smokes. I've since left it sit, but I don't know what I should pay for a new head gasket.

Also, does anyone recommend any shops in Denver that know what they are doing?

GodStang · 03-25-2003, 05:47 PM

It is VERY expensive. It will cost you $0.00. Call your ford dealer and tell them. There was a recall on 1994-1998 3.8L V6 cars because they blow there headgaskets. Ford should replace them for free. I did mine before I knew about the recall and the reimbursed me $450. Good luck man.

newsomed · 03-28-2003, 04:28 PM

Hrm.... One garage said that it was only 95's that that applied to... antoher said it was not applicable to my VIN number... Hrm..

Are they giving me the run around, or am I stuck with a lemon w/ 70K miles?

GodStang · 03-29-2003, 08:43 AM

They are giving you the runaround because myine is not a 1995 and Ford reimbursed me.

GodStang · 03-29-2003, 08:58 AM

I swore that it was 94-98. But all the info I found looking now says that it is 94-95 and must be with in 7 years of the car being made and must be under 100,000 miles.

BLACK85GT · 03-29-2003, 02:44 PM

I checked for the wifes 97 3.8 and they found no recalls on it either. I checked with two different dealers.

03-25-2003, 03:15 PM	#1
newsomed Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2	1997 Head Gasket I think the head gasket is out on my 1997 mustang, 6cyl.... It runs for a while, then runs hot, then smokes. I've since left it sit, but I don't know what I should pay for a new head gasket. Also, does anyone recommend any shops in Denver that know what they are doing?

03-25-2003, 05:47 PM	#2
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	It is VERY expensive. It will cost you $0.00. Call your ford dealer and tell them. There was a recall on 1994-1998 3.8L V6 cars because they blow there headgaskets. Ford should replace them for free. I did mine before I knew about the recall and the reimbursed me $450. Good luck man. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

03-29-2003, 08:43 AM	#4
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	They are giving you the runaround because myine is not a 1995 and Ford reimbursed me. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

03-29-2003, 08:58 AM	#5
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I swore that it was 94-98. But all the info I found looking now says that it is 94-95 and must be with in 7 years of the car being made and must be under 100,000 miles. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

03-29-2003, 02:44 PM	#6
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	I checked for the wifes 97 3.8 and they found no recalls on it either. I checked with two different dealers. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

03-28-2003, 04:28 PM	#3
newsomed Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2	Hrm.... One garage said that it was only 95's that that applied to... antoher said it was not applicable to my VIN number... Hrm.. Are they giving me the run around, or am I stuck with a lemon w/ 70K miles?

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