Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Lincoln Town Car - part 2

Plastic intake manifold cracked on 1996 Lincoln Town Car with 4. 6l engine at approximately 101,000 miles. Anti-freeze leaked over engine and interior had toxic smell. Mechanic who repaired this ($900) indicated that this was very common and a default in the design by the manufacturer.

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Plastic intake manifold cracked on 1996 Lincoln Town Car with 4. 6l engine at approximately 102,000 miles.

I recently purchased a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in June 2006. A few weeks ago, I learned of the class action suit against Ford automobiles regarding faulty plastic intake manifolds used in several of their cars. I also learned that my car model and year fall under the class of cars that are mentioned in the suit, but the settlement period has since expired. When I purchased the car, I was not notified of the faulty intake manifolds nor did I have knowledge of a past lawsuit that was settled. My car still has the old intake manifold that is prone to cracking and there appears that there is nothing I can do about it except hope it doesn't crack. Even though it hasn't cracked yet, I am upset that I was not warned or notified about this. I also feel it is unfair to recall fleet versions of my vehicle but not civilian vehicles like mine. Is there anything I can do? is Ford going to recall vehicles with the plastic intake manifold anytime soon?.

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: the contact stated at 60 mph steam came from under the hood. The vehicle overheated, was pulled over, and towed to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the intake manifold cracked and needs to be replaced.

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle began running rough and misfired. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on two occasions. On the first visit, the dealer changed the #4 coil. After the second incident the dealer determined the intake manifold was cracked which was leaking antifreeze. The spark plugs were clean and the contact was directed to have the intake manifold replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the intake manifold on this vehicle is made of plastic. The intake manifold for the model of this vehicle is no longer produced in plastic.

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: the contact stated that the vehicle's interior had an antifreeze odor. There were also puddles of antifreeze in the driveway. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the intake manifold was slowly leaking antifreeze. There were no repairs immediately performed.

Cracked intake manifold-my car overheated and died. It needs repair that is estimated to cost a lot of money that I do not have!!!.

: the contact stated when the hood was opened, there was water leaking from the intake manifold. The dealership determined the intake manifold needs to be replaced. Updated 03/09/06.

: the contact stated the vehicle was running hot, at 45 mph, and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it was determined the intake manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact temporarily fixed the vehicle with adhesive, but it is leaking again.

Contact stated the vehicle stalled at low speeds and the engine light was on. He was told by an independent mechanic it was a manifold leak. The dealer has not been contacted. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. Due to the excessive expense no repairs have been made.

The contact stated vehicle was leaking radiator fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. They found the intake manifold cracked and it was replaced. Updated 1/4/2006 -.

Melted intake manifold.

: the contact stated while descending a mountain at an unknown speed, steam was coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the manifold had cracked. The manifold was replaced and there have been no further problems. The contact felt that it wasn't right that Ford knowing about a serious flaw in an engine component, such as fuel/air intake manifold, should continue producing these flawed components and not have to issue a recall. For Ford to pay only for these component failures for the first seven years after original purchase is unfair to many owners of Lincoln/ Mercury vehicles.

The consumer stated the plastic intake manifold cracked. The consumer had to replace the manifold at a cost $1600. 00. The owner was hoping that there may be a recall on the manifold. The car was fine before this. The car was running well and a metal intake manifold was put on. The dealer could not help because of the age of the car.

Manifold developed 4" crack while on mass pike. Lost coolant in short time and overheated. Removed alternator after cool down and covered with duct tape and filled with water. Made 3 more fill stops on ride home without overheat (80mi). Replaced manifold, but started using anti-freeze. Replaced engine a month later.

Plastic manifold crack, engine and engine cooling system blew up on a busy parkway. Should be liable for this big engineering problem on it cars. I brought this car new and to get it fixed it cause a lot of money . Was never notify of this condition .

I own a 1996 Lincoln Town Car v-8 4. 6 engine, wich has a plastic intake manifold, terrible mistake by Ford engineers, I made a temporary repair to move the vehicle from the middle of no were, it worked until I install the thermostat again to make the smog inspection to the car, the manifold crack again, leaking the anti-frezze, I get this car from a used car lot dealer, it only has around 85,000 miles, I check that there is a recall in this failure for the kind of engine, but not every owner qualifies for the repair, why? I all ready run my VIN number in the Ford website and do not show anything. From my point of view, Ford motor company is liable for this engineering mistake, every body in this world that is mechanic oriented knows that plastic do not hold for temperature and pressure. My car VIN # 1lnlm81w1ty730875. This is a expensive repair and this is not part of normal wear or missed use, so I, in use of a tort law, award the same of others in similar circunstances, I want to have my car repaired by Ford motor company.

I've just been notified by my father that the intake manifold leaks are going to be taken care of by Ford motor CO. By means of a free intake manifold replacement. Please tell me how I need to proceed to get this done as soon as possible as my 1996 Lincoln towncar is definitely losing water through that port. Thanks very much.

Dt: consumer states that three years ago the engine started smoking, with no warning. They had the vehicle to the dealership and were told the engine had blown. They had an extended warranty but the company that provided the warranty wouldn't cover it. The company did eventually fix the problem. On June 20, 2005 the vehicle started jerking and the consumer pulled over on I-10 at which point the vehicle died. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and they were told the engine needed to be replaced. Dealership said they heard a lot of noise in the engine and to break it down it would cost more than replacing it. The consumer stated the first problem was the manifold.

Car began to show steam under hood. Temperature indicator was maximum. After checking under the hood,the anti-freeze over-flow was empty. I filled with water and continued home. I called my mechanic and he sent a wrecker to tow the car. After inspection, he notified that the intake manifold had split. He indicated there might be a recall on the manifold as the replacement was metal instead of plastic. I called the dealer and he said no recall.

During start-up yesterday morning, the engine made a loud knocking sound and there was steam coming out of the passenger side tail pipe. Suspecting a blown head gasket, I removed the plugs on the right bank and found the spark plug in the #1 cylinder wet with coolant. I suspect that there was a leak that filled the cylinder with coolant and created a hydraulic lock that bent a connecting rod, thereby causing the knocking sound. On investigating this situation this morning, I found that Ford has issued three recalls (97m91, 99m01 & 01m02) regarding this situation but only covers vehicles in fleet applications. I would like to know before I tear the engine down whether this should be covered by Ford warranty. I have contacted their customer service line and they say that they will not cover it but I cannot get them one of their supervisors to return my calls.

While driving 55-60 mph vehicle lost coolant. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that the intake manfold cracked, causing loss of coolant.

Coolant leakage, then plastic intake manifold broke, causing engine to overheat. Had manifold replaced by repair shop who notified me that Ford recalled the manifolds for gov. And corporate vehicles, but not consumer vehicles, and release a service bulletin advising of problem to dealers and to replace with new aluminum manifold that won't crack, a $1,100 repair! if Ford admits the defect, why are they allowed to get away with fixing only the cars of the government and corporations. What about the consumer's rights? I am thinking of filing a class action lawsuit to get our rights back.

While accelerating the engine stalled without warning. The dealer states that the intake manifold was cracked causing the vehicle to overheat and stall. Please provide additional information.

Coolant leakage, then plastic intake manifold broke, causing engine to stall. Had manifold replaced by repair shop who notified me that Ford recalled the manifolds for gov. And corporate vehicles, but not consumer vehicles, and release a service bulletin advising of problem to dealers and to replace with new aluminum manifold that won't crack, a $700 repair! if Ford admits the defect, why are they allowed to get away with fixing only the cars of the government and corporations. What about the consumer's rights?.

Plastic intake manifold on 1998 Lincoln Town Car with Ford 4. 6 liter v-8 engine cracked causing loss of coolant. The car has 102,000 miles on it. So far, repair costs have come to $1250. 00. The leak also damaged the alternator which will cost an additional $400 to replace. The manifold was replaced at my cost by a local repair shop. The part was not saved.

While on I-84 in waterbury,CT large amounts of smoke were emitting from rear of vehicle. Stopped and raised hood to find anti-freeze covering engine. Had my 1997 Lincoln Town Car towed to Ford/Lincoln/Mercury repair shop. I was informed that the plastic intake manifold had cracked and that this is a common occurance. Private passenger vehicles are not covered under the recall, however commercial vehicles are covered. Other Ford mo CO vehicles are also having same problem. Called customer assistance and was told that my vehicle is not covered and to proceed with the $1100 repair and save this bill in the event of a future recall which will entitle a refund. ($750 parts,labor $350 plus taxes). Car is currently in repair shop.

Vehicle was taken to repair shop for leaking coolant out the intake manifold. Vehicle was repaired, and a few weeks later it was still leaking coolant. Once again it was taken to repair shop, and mechanic determined gaskets needed to be replaced. Leak still exist. Ford will not pay for repairs because warranty expired.

While driving, the vehicle started to shake vibrate. The consumer took the vehicle for an inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer the manifold had cracked.

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Engine began to run very rough took vehicle to dealer dealer replaced intake manifold and spark plug wires.

The radiator leaked. Dealer stated that manifold was cracked because it was modified with metal instead of plastic manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do.

9/12/04 cracked "coolant crossover passage" of the intake manifold drained all coolant from my 1996 Lincoln Town Car, on to the garage floor, while smoking and smelling. I was told this has been an ongoing problem since 1996, Ford/Lincoln has replaced this part in , cruisers, fleet car, rentals etc, what about the consumer in general. Please see 97m91 recall bullletin for further info. Also TSB 02-2-2 Feb 02 intake manifold-cross over channel coolant seepage. I had to have this repair done to my 1996 Lincoln Town Car mileage of 74675. The cost was $535. 00. The mechanic and the service manager told me this was an on going and very prevalent problem. They have done alot of these replacements. The new part is made out of metal, ?aluminum or steel. I called customer service and was told it was my problem. I feel that I have been totally ignored and basically blown off by Ford motor CO. They definately are not very customer oriented as fas I am concerned. I am a widow, and therefor have no other means of transportation, this was definately a very costly and totally preventable occurrence. I have retained the defective part.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The power brakes and steering lost power and the check engine warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the intake manifold had a leak. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

Problems with intake manifold on 1997 Lincoln towncars.

Intake manifold developed a crack. As a result, vehicle overheated, and engine leaked anti-freeze. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.