Eight problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria based on all problems reported for the 2000 Crown Victoria.
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. I'm told that cost to repair is in excess of $1400. Contacted dealer and Ford asking for replacement of part and I will pay labor but both declined.
On 15 Nov 2009, my car started spitting and sputtering, I thought it was bad gasoline. On 16 Nov 2009, I had my car checked by my garage, was told that #5 spark plug and coil was bad due to leaking coolant at my intake manifold. After contacting my local Ford dealer thinking I could just buy a part vs. A whole manifold (like I was told I needed), I learned that there had been a recall for this problem and repairs were covered by Ford for only 7 years of auto's life. Well naturally, my car is 9 yrs old now and I'm facing a $1100. 00 repair bill. I was told the manifold could rupture at any time leaving me and my 2 yr old grandson stranded at any time. I feel like Ford is holding me hostage. With the spitting and sputtering the car was doing, we could have been in a serious accident. I have always driven Ford/Mercury products, but I'm not impressed with what's just happened. I don't want to be "found on road dead" (Ford).
2000 Ford Crown Victoria leaks coolant from the intake manifold. Consumer wants to know why the warranty is only seven years for this part.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop to have the brakes serviced. The repair shop stated that the vehicle had a recall and they made the repair. He did not know what recall was serviced or what part was replaced. The vehicle would not start after a year. The vehicle was taken to another repair shop who stated that the intake manifold kit, the ignition coil and spark plugs need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 76,375. The current mileage was 89,113.
: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle hesitated and sputtered badly. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that there was a crack in the manifold, and that the number 4 heater coil had failed.
: the contact stated an independent service mechanic found a milky substance in the radiator coolant reservoir indicating a problem with the intake manifold. The engine temperature was running high as well. A service dealer offered to check for leaks, but informed the contact the warranty had expired.
Plastic intake cracks at heater hose connection. This is a police car which can idle for long periods at a time. This condition leaks antifreeze into the well of the spark plug which causes a misfire,and the car overheats if not constantly watched. We have changed manifolds after calling Ford and we were told only a crack behind the alternator was under warranty.
While parked with the engine running smoke came from under the hood. Consumer notice water leaking out of the intake when opening the hood. This occurred because the intake cracked at the heater hose. Mechanic determined that the intake cracked because it was made out of plastic.