Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (16 problems).
While driving in NJ, the manifold blew and made the vehicle inoperative. Luckily, my mechanic came and towed the car to his garage. The mechanic performed a pressure test and determined that the 'plastic manifold' had blown. The origin of the fluid leak was behind the alternator. Read details...
Intake plastic manifold cracked causing loss of coolant. Vehicle had 67660 miles on it. This is the second crown vic we have owned and it will be the last. The first one's transmission went out just after the warranty ran out. Read details...
The car has a fiber glass intake and my car has about 75,000 miles. . A fiberglass intake is a defected product for this part of a engine,because of the heat. I bought this car new and even paid for the extended warrenty. . Ford motor CO. Should replace this defect part,,for free. . Read details...