Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (two problems).
Defective plastic intake manifold prone to cracking and leaking coolant. This item was previously reported to NHTSA and Ford was required to pay for repairs already done and to extend warranty. I'm told that warranty expired for something that a recall should have taken care of. Read details...
Spark plug blew out of the engine due to weak threading in the cylinder head. Read details...
Intake manifold failure, cracked in rear at heater hose boss that resulted in coolant loss. Also, the #4 ignition coil was damaged by coolant leaking on to it from cracked manifold. . . Read details...