Engine Cooling System Problems of Ford Thunderbird

My temperature gauge has risen to hot three times while driving with no prior warning. The first was 12/29/2008. They replaced the motor radiator cooling fan. My mileage at the time was 35673. The 2nd time was 3/17/2009 and they replaced the tank assy-radiator, seal, cap asy radiator, thermostat asy - spo. My mileage this time was 38000. The 3rd time was 9/21/2009, this time they replaced the heater control valve assy. My mileage this time was 42921. Each time this occurred, it was shortly after I had my car in for its usual maintenance. Of course the dealer denies this has anything to do with my temp gauge rising to hot within weeks after they service the car and the car shutting down.

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Plastic intake manifold failure.

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Intake manifold split causing coolant leakage.

: the contact stated the intake manifold cracked and caused the vehicle to overheat without prior warning. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. The repair shop personnel suggested the manifold cracked due to the composite plastic used in manufacturing. The manifold was replaced with an after market manifold made of metal material.

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I had a 96 t-bird that my daughter now owns. The plastic manifold cracked last spring causing me to be stranded on the highway. My sister towed me to her house where the vehicle sat until I got a new manifold for about $289 online. I installed it myself taking me about 2 days and driving 45 miles each way twice to my sister's house. Old part was discarded.

Engine front cover gasket failed in line with recall 99b29. Ford does not include my car built 04/97 in recall campaign 99b29 indicating the original recall has been inadequate.

Vehicle would not hold any radiator fluid,causing the temperature gauge to rise. Tried to refill the radiator fluid, but 5 minutes later it ran out. Could not drive vehicle. Took the vehicle to my mechanic,who told me that the intake manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. He replaced the intake manifold,so the I would be able to drive the vehicle.

I had to replace the coolant inlet manifold on my 1997 Ford Thunderbird. This should have been covered by Ford recall #97m91 but for some reason Ford has excluded my VIN no. From the recall. This problem was clearly caused by a defective part and was replaced with an "upgraded" part.

Fatigue crack in intake manifold of 4. 6 l engine that that caused loose of coolant and the engine to over heat. My 1997 Ford Thunderbird is not part of the recall even thought it has the same engine and defective manifold. Repair cost is $600. 00. Ford already has a recall and the follow was coped from source: Ford motor company documents Ford motor company will extend the recall (01m02) on 4. 6l v8 equipped vehicles with plastic intake manifolds. Some of the composite intake manifolds used on 4. 6l sohc engines may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct. This condition could result in engine coolant leakage which, if not serviced, may cause engine overheating. Complete loss of coolant may result in engine damage or engine failure. The updated recall now includes: " certain 1996 through 2001 model year crown victoria police interceptor " certain 1998 through 2001 model year crown victoria with taxi " certain 1998 through 2001 Lincoln town car limousine and livery prep package " certain 1996-2001 crown victoria taxis, police cars and Lincoln town car limousine and livery cars. " certain 1996 through 1997 crown victoria police interceptor vehicles with 4. 6l sohc engines built at the st. Thomas assembly plant from the beginning of production for the 1996 model year through January 28, 1997. " certain 1998 through 2001 crown victoria police interceptor vehicles with 4. 6l sohc engines built at the st. Thomas assembly plant from November 22, 1997 through December 15, 2000. " certain 1998 through 2001 crown victoria taxi vehicles with 4. 6l sohc engines built at the st. Thomas assembly plant from November 22, 1997 through December 15, 2000. " certain 1998 through 2001 Lincoln town car limousine prep package and livery vehicles with 4. 6l sohc engines built at the wixom assembly plant from November 22, 1997 through December 15, 2000.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

TSB 97m91, replaced already 11/14/98, left myself and daughter stranded in middle of desert. Manufacturer refuses to cover costs of loss. No safety defect listed in summary.

Vehicle's intake manifold cracked on 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The vehicle intake manifold failed and was replaced under recall. About one year after the intake manifold was replaced the consumer started smelling antifreeze inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the shop where the consumer was told that drops of antifreeze could be seen by the water pump and that it needed to be replaced. After it was replaced the consumer continued to smell antifreeze. It was later determined that the manifold cracked again and that the antifreeze had soaked the first two cylinders causing them to misfire. The consumer was responsible for replacing this manifold.

Problems with the intake manifold on 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The vehicle's intake manifold cracked. The manifold was replaced, free of charge, with another plastic manifold due to a recall. Approximately a year after the manifold was replaced the consumer started smelling anti-freeze inside the vehicle. It was later determined that manifold cracked again and anti-freeze soaked the first two cylinders which caused them to misfire. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

Coolant light kept coming on and off. Vehicle taken to dealer several times, but they were unable to fix the problem. Problem still exists. Dealer still has vehicle, repairs are being made, dealer is helping to cover some of cost.

After the recall for the coolant system was performed the defect recurred ( recall # 99b29 ). The coolant system ran warmer than normal, but didn't boil over or out and only leaked when the engine was off.