I have owned four fords in the last 40 years and all have developed either intake or head gasket leaks.
1981 Capri 2.3 L
1987 Taurus 3.0 Vulcan
1998 Windstar 3.8 L (intake manifold leak)
2015 Fiesta 1.0 L (TBD)
I know that some of this is due to dissimilar metals in block and head, but after making engines for 100 years, you'd think they would've perfected the design and manufacturing process. Most of these, a mechanic can make a long lasting permanent repair. And some manufacturers don't seem to have this problem.
Why is that many American manufacturers don't bother to get something like this right, when they know it is key to brand loyality? How much more can it cost to do it right?
1981 Capri 2.3 L
1987 Taurus 3.0 Vulcan
1998 Windstar 3.8 L (intake manifold leak)
2015 Fiesta 1.0 L (TBD)
I know that some of this is due to dissimilar metals in block and head, but after making engines for 100 years, you'd think they would've perfected the design and manufacturing process. Most of these, a mechanic can make a long lasting permanent repair. And some manufacturers don't seem to have this problem.
Why is that many American manufacturers don't bother to get something like this right, when they know it is key to brand loyality? How much more can it cost to do it right?