Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2000 Lincoln Town Car

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold assembly was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Town Car. While parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated that the intake manifold assembly was fractured and would have to be replaced. The mechanic stated there was a recall for the engine and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact, that the VIN was not included in the recall. The recall was a voluntary manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 6/25/12 updated 06/29/12.

/the intke manifold is plastic and has cracked, leaking fluid all over. Caught it before engine overheated, but loosing fluid.