[Petronski]

The Ford dealer told me that the 3.8L engine had this kind of problem (of course they couldn't have told me that when I was about to change it the first time!)

Ahh, the 3.8 was a real turd. And Ford shat in their own bed with all the lies they told about it.

I understand.

[mn12]

Ahh, the 3.8 was a real turd. And Ford shat in their own bed with all the lies they told about it.

A former Lincoln-Marcury service manager told me that Ford has no idea why that engine had all the head gasket problems, but they started using an improved gasket that's just good enough to get through the warranty. Definitely an engine to avoid. I can't believe they're still using that piece of crap!