Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Lincoln Town Car - part 1

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving she noticed liquid dripping from the heater (anti freeze) the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis and repair. The diagnosis was intake manifold. The dealer was not contacted and the manifacturer was not made aware of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 tp.

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Lincoln Town Car, 1999, leaking intake manifold due to defective part originally used in manufacture of car that Ford was reportedly aware of but has never recalled the cars for replacement of a better part now with metal parts to prevent cracking that occurred in the original all plastic manifold intakes. At one time there was a very under-published lawsuit enabling owners who had already fixed this deficiency a $700+ rebate but the offer was only for a short period of time. Apparently the former owner of my Lincoln Town Car knew nothing about this opportunity and problem was diagnosed 2 years ago. Previous owner thought it was no big deal. Today many Ford owners have been left holding the bag for this expensive and sometimes engine damaging repair when they reportedly knew about the defect and continued selling the cars. Coolant constantly leaks out causing possible engine damage as well as risk of overheating if coolant isn't constantly added. Repair is approximately $800-$1000. Many fords have been affected.

The intake manifold on my 1999 Lincoln Town Car developed a crack and began leaking all over the engine . We bought the car in 2008 and the manifold had not been changed and we knew nothing of the "settlement" with Ford to replace them. . I contacted Ford and they told me that agreement ended March 16, 2006. . Now the Ford dealer wants $1000 to replace it. . Why should the car owner have to pay an excessive amount when Ford is responsible for installing plastic in an engine compartment that gets hot and is bound to crack at some point. . Just a warning . . Don't buy a Town Car without checking on recalls, bulletins, and settlements. . .

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while traveling an unknown rate of speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that upon further inspection of the vehicle, it was noticed that the plastic piece associated with the intake manifold fractured. Also, the contact mentioned that the temperature reader and additional components may have been damaged due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v638000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Pam.

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The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving 55 mph there was smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact observed that anti-freeze was covering the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the intake manifold was cracked and would needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer however, the contact stated that he repaired the vehicle independently with aftermarket parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 30 mph, steam emitted from the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the contact stated that an after market intake manifold was replaced by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

I have a 1998 Lincoln Town Car with low miles (125,000). The cheap plastic that the intake manifold is made out of has cracked were the heater hose connects in the back causing the vehicle to not be drive-able due to overheating.

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Vehicle began to over heat. Once it got hot, the power of car is,was lost. After happening a few times,I found a very small [pin size] hole in the thermastate recieving unit. This is a part of the manifold it self. All attemps to repair this problem has failed. ! trying to fix this proved impossible. This part is in fact made of some type of plastic. As it heats up the plastic exspands, and re-opens the hole,which has now become a crack. All effords to find a sealent to stop the leak,has failed. To have this crack repaired means that the entire top of the motor [manifold] must be re-placed. Ford re-placed the termastate housing unit in 2000-2001, with an aluminum piece,problem solved. There are no re-calls,nor even a notification,sent out, to address this problem. I feel stornly that this is in fact a known problem,which Ford was aware of,but decided that it did not happen enough to fix it. Please note::when the car ovrt heats it shuts off the power to the engine!!! this could potientially be avery dangerous situation,especially in high traffic,high speed situations!!!!.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while at a dealer for routine maintenance, the technician stated that engine coolant was leaking from the intake manifold, which would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while at a dealer for routine maintenance, the technician stated that engine coolant was leaking from the intake manifold. The technician stated that the intake manifold would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

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.

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My vehicle broke down and thus had it towed to a Ford dealership to be fixed. The diagnosis was a cracked engine manifold that leaked coolant all over the top of the engine ruining the cylinders, spark plugs, ignition coils, oil, oil filter and fuse box. The dealership explained to me that because these manifolds are now plastic and no longer metal, they are prone to breaking. The total of the repairs came to over $2000. Upon some research, I discovered that I was not alone in this fiasco. There was a class action suit filed back in 2004-05 against Ford motor company. However, I was told that I did "not qualify because my Lincoln was not a fleet vehicle" seems to be Ford's go to excuse when mass amounts of their cars (town car, crown victoria, grand marquis) are recalled. Received no compensation help from Ford or the lawsuit.

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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.

Ford motor company, p. O. Box 1904, dearborn, michigan 48121, chose to not warn a segment of their full-size car owners who are "civilian" that their cars were produced with a plastic intake manifold that was failing and causing enormous coolant problems for their 4. 6l v-8 engines and other component engine parts. Because Ford did not notify me of their known problems with the intake manifold the defected part caused my car to repeatedly loose coolant and cause my car to overheat and finally blow my intake manifold gasket causing me to replace defective intake manifold (copy of shop bill attached) and causing unknown damages to my engine. I am requesting a refund for these repairs.

I was never notified about the Ford recalls on intake manifold, I recently found out that my manifold had cracked and that prior to it braking Ford had settle a lawsuit regaurding said problem. I have never nor has my godfather be notified about the recall item. Known Ford recalls: 97m91, 99m01, 01m02 did not apply to privately owned vehicles why,.

Failure of the plastic intake manifold system. Loss of coolant, engine overheated, loss of power and control in heavy traffic presented a serious safety hazard. Engine intake manifold system is a design flaw and subject of an earlier recall by manufacturer.

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle over heated and the manifold cracked. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. He called the manufacturer and was advised that he had to pay for the repairs. He referenced an unknown manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was purchased used in 2007. The vehicle had continued to overheat since he purchased it. The failure and current mileages were approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle began jerking excessively and exhibiting loud, abnormal noises from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that one of the cylinders malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to run on seven cylinders instead of eight. He also discovered that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who then replaced the manifold and the plug wire for the cylinder. The contact called the manufacturer regarding reimbursement and the manufacturer would not provide assistance to the contact. The contact stated that if the vehicle was on the highway when the failure occurred, it could have potentially led to a crash. The failure mileage was 98,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud crack. He pulled over but did not find the cause of the noise. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was advised that the front ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in regards to recall 98v322000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The contact also stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and a mechanic told him that it needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 111,500.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 20 mph, the engine began to misfire. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the engine manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, on a separate occasion the front lower control arm fractured and collapsed onto the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 55 mph the check engine soon service light illuminated. He noticed that there was no water in the engine. The dealer confirmed that the water in the manifold penetrated it and caused the engine to fail. The dealer replaced the manifold and the engine for $6,200. The failure mileage was 88,787. Updated 02/18/10. The consumer stated the manifold cracked and water leaked in the motor. The dealer stated the engine was ruined. Updated 09/07/jb.

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1998 Lincoln towncar plastic intake leakage problems from cracks that originated from oem faulty design. I would like to state, "Ford and/or his legal distributor did not disclose that the design of the plastic intake manifold was defective and did not contact me thereafter in regard to this matter when and after I purchased said vehicle". If Ford's legal distributor had disclosed the defective design I would not have bought the vehicle. The cost for the repair and the possibility of engine damage is enormous. Ford should be held liable for neglect to disclose this information for buyer's of this vehicles.

I took my 1998 Lincoln to a dealership for diagnosis of engine noise and it was determined the intake manifold was cracked causing loss of coolant and collateral damage costing $1400. 00. The dealer advised this was a recall item but expired in 2005. Customer service for Ford would not grant any concessions and being on a fixed income, I'm looking for some financial relief. I had been to the dealers in the past for service and never once did they mention a recall, even prior the expiration date. I never recalled a notice possibly buying the car in 2000 but you would think the dealership computers would alert to the recall. Your assistance would be much appreciated.

My vehicle started smoking out of the exhaust. Anti freeze loss and smoke, anytime it is running. Car has been in a garage, awaiting new, improved intake manifold to replace defective original one. I have purchased the parts. Has not been installed yet; big job, I am told by dealer. Ford apparently admitted about the defective part in court.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the intake manifold suddenly cracked. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and they stated that the failure was normal for vehicles that exceeded 100,000 miles. The dealer replaced the manifold, but they believed this should have been recalled years ago. The current mileage is 108,387 and failure mileage was 107,950. Updated 05/27/08.

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The contact noticed fluid leaking from her vehicle. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they stated that the thermostat failed. Repairs were made, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic, but no repairs were made. She began looking for assistance with having her vehicle repaired. Unfortunately, the dealer was also unable to provide the assistance she needed. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/3/08 the consumer stated the intake manifold was cracked. Updated 07/03/08.

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 55 mph, she smelled steam coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the intake manifold cracked and was the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 114,000. Updated 01-29-08. The consumer stated the intake manifold was of plastic. Updated.

1999 Lincoln Town Car, cracked intake manifold. My husband, lewis barber, jr. , spoke with Ford today and was told that Ford would not reimburse replacement cost. Even though Ford told my husband that they mailed notice to me in July 2005, I never received any such notice. I keep very good records, and my car has been in an authorized dealers repair shop but no one told me about the cracking intake manifold problem or any lawsuit "settlement". I found fords number from a letter they sent me dated August 2000, which concerned a problem with tire jacks --at that time I lived in oklahoma city. There may be hundreds of others who are similar situated. Again, Ford did not give me any notice of this problem. I paid $1,179. 56 to c&f automotive (2439 n. Decatur blvd, las vegas, nv 89108-0000 - 702-647-7787) to replace the cracked manifold.

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 5 mph, the tie rod detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he stated that the failure occurs frequently for that year, make, and model vehicle. He further stated that there was no lubrication in the zerks on the tie rods for that year, make, and model vehicle, which caused the failure to occur. The contact was responsible for paying $229 to repair the vehicle. The intake manifold cracked and all of the water left the exhaust system. The contact was responsible for paying $900 for that repair. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/15/08.

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The contact noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the manifold intake failed and they repaired the vehicle. However, the silent recall on the manifold intake was not honored because it expired in 2006. Updated 12/12/07.

Cracked intake manifold.

Intake manifold cracked and started leaking coolant due to manufacturing defect, causing lots of steam and the inability to see ,almost resulting an accident. Also, where the crack always occurred it allowed water to pour onto the electrical system, creating the potential for a fire. The intake manifold was replaced with one of a new design with an aluminum sleeve built in to the polymer composite intake manifold. A law suite settled on this matter.

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 65 mph, the engine began to overheat and the check engine light illuminated. The contact opened the hood and noticed antifreeze on the engine. The dealer stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and they made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 106,895 and current mileage was 111,082.