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99 V6 known to have bad head gaskets?

Discussion in '94-04 - V6 Specific' started by gnx547, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Mar 8, 2016 #1
    gnx547

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    I know the 3.8 Mustangs are known for bad head gaskets but is 99 also known for bad head gaskets? Or did Ford fix the problem?
     
  2. Mar 9, 2016 #2
    g36 monkey

    g36 monkey Moderator Staff SN95 Supporter

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    The V6 is plagued with head gasket issues, when not taken care of. Go ahead and prepare to swap the head gaskets around 200k miles. I think that's pretty fair though.

    If you regularly overheat the car, maybe around 190k or so.