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?

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.

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?

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

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.

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