The Panthers have that problem also. DPS here is in the process of looking for a replacement.

Powedered metal connecting rods in the later 7.3L. :sigh:

Ohhhh yeah......forgot about those............. and the Forged Rods in my motor!:hehe:

Cant forget about the mid to late 90's windstars...notorious for blowing head gaskets then usually throwing a rod. :doh:

Haven't heard that one. Is it the 3.8l that did that?

Yea 3.8L....mostly seen it in 96's

The 3.8 in general was bad about head gaskets.

Early to mid 80's 1.9L 4 cylinder's »timing belt broke, you were looking to repair/replace the head and/or pistons.

80's to early 90's distributor mounted ignition control moduals.

Yupp......but now days almost every 4 and 6 cylinder is like that (interference engine).