Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria - part 2

My 1997 Ford Crown Victoria blewout a kit intake manifold on the interstate and I had to have it towed to coastal Ford for repairs in mobile alabama after looking on the internet I find that this was not a uncommon fault of the automobile. Also a friend of mine had a 1997 Ford thunderbird that had the same type problem and it was covered under a recall. After emailing Ford I was informed by dereck #2132 at Ford customer relations that my car was not covered but to keep the receipt in case of a recall.

Intake manifold cracked.

While driving 60 mph the temperature gauge went into the red and the vehicle began to overheat. The consumer was forced to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the problem was a cracked manifold and block.

Plastic intake manifold cracked 8" below alternator.

Plastic intake manifold on 4. 6l cracked. R&r cost $1000. 00. Part was $500+.

Safety defect with intake manifold. The intake manifold on certain passenger vehicles manufactured by the Ford motor company has failed. Once this failure occurs the intake manifold may cause the engine to seize and fail and may cause an accident. When notifying Ford they refused to reimburse the consumer for repairs on defective parts. Please respond promptly in resolving matters.

Intake manifold has cracked, he had it towed , checked out, and repaired. It cost him $600. 00 plus. Consumer thinks thatthat this sould be a recall because it should not have happened.

While driving my 1997 Ford Crown Victoria down the highway there was a gush of smoke behind my car and it started to over heat. Stopped and found anti freeze spraying out of exhaust manifold. Had it towed to a mechanic that advised me that Ford had updated plastic manifold part with an aluminum part but did not do a recall. $1,000 dollars later I was back on the road. We are Ford people and very disappointed in Ford for not recalling this item. I had my whole family with me and 3 hours from home, had to pay for another night of lodging and food on top of the whole experience being stressful I am out $1,000 dollars. We are going to write to Ford and better business bureau. After that we will go to small claims court.

Coolant sprayed out of engine which created stream to come from hood. Consumer pulled to the side and allowed vehicle to cool down, and sit over night. He then had vehicle towed to a mechanic, who told him that his intake manifold was blown, and that he would have to replace it.

Consumer states that the plastic intake manifold is split.

1997 4. 6 v-8 Crown Victoria plastic intake manifold. . . Cracked while driving on highway resulting in coolant loss and repair cost of $779. Repair was made by Ford dealer quoting a service bulletin # TSB-02-02-02. Internet inquires show widespread failures of these manifolds in Ford and Mercury engines, with a supposedly "extended warranty" for the repair however only law enforcement and cab fleets are covered at no cost. Individuals must pay for repairs, towing, rental cars, etc.

Defective intake manifold caused coolant to leak .

This is a complaint about my 4. 6 v-8 crown vic. The intake manifold cracked resulting in a loss of coolant and a 750. 00 repair bill. The manifold is made of a composite not metal. So this could happen again. Sounds like a design flaw. Also, why is Ford replacing the police and municipal cars manifolds and not private citizens?? this information came straight from the mechanic at the Ford dealership.

Intake manifold cracked causing plug sockets to fill with water causing vehicle to stall.

Consumer was told the intake manifold in the vehicle is made of plastic. Consujmer states' manifold cracks causing vehicle to overheat and destroy engine. Consumer has to replace the engine. Please provide any furthert information.

While driving vehicle caught on fire from plastic manifold, and engine shut down. . Dealer has been notified. Any additional information feel free to add.

While in motion, there was an explosion under the hood. The intake manifold had blew out. The mechanic who worked on the vehicle, showed consumer a recall notice for the exact incident. Consumer is requesting a refund minus the labor.

Loss of coolant is due to a cracked engine manifold. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Coolant was leaking from vehicle. Dealer determined that intake manifold was cracked. There was a recall 01f02500on for this part, but only police cruisers and taxi vehicles were affected. Dealer replaced cracked intake manifold, also the fuel filter was replaced.

Engine manifold developed a crack and started to spit out anti-freeze and water. Consumer stated that dealer replaced engine intake manifold. Consumer was told there was a recall on some models, however his was not included, consumer is requesting reimbursement. Front brake rotors and front brake pads replaced.

97 Ford Crown Victoria and 97 Mercury grand marquis with 4. 6 v8 engines have both had the plastic intake manifold replaced due to cracking and leaking coolant and resulting in considerable expense. This owner joined a class-action suit held in federal court in oakland calif. And on 12-16-05 issued a judgment ruling that Ford would reimburse for this problem. A very short three month period was provided for owners to claim this reimbursement. It is not known if the court required notification of the owners of this ruling. If it did this owner did not receive notification. The expense for both cars was $1500. Ford notified fleet owners and offered replacement of the manifold. However, private owners were excluded. In view of this notification and the court ruling, reimbursement of this expense should apply to private owners.

Intake manifold failed prior to recall.

While driving consumer noticed an unknown aroma inside the vehicle. Consumer had vehicle inspected, and a technician determined intake manifold as the cause.

Intake manifold had cracked and anti-freeze has leaking out.