Cracked intake manifold.
1997 Ford Crown Victoria engine complaints
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(1) we were driving on the freeway and my car sounded like something exploded and it got so hot and lost all of the fluids in the car. (2). We had to get it off the freeway and have it towed into mccoy mills ford. The intake manifold, was made of plastic and it cracked and the car was burning hot. It could have very easily caused and accident. Defect in the intake manifold. It was replaced , total expense - $1028.54. They would not replace it free, but I feel ford should have to refund me for fixing it, since it was a defect and made from plastic. I didn't think to ask for old parts. The service man told me it was made of plastic and that they were using metal now. I also found out that a lot of the police cars, the crown victoria's, have done the very same thing. I would like to know if a lawsuit has been started against ford, if so, I would like to join it.
We were traveling on I-15 in a remote area of utah. When our car's intake manifold ruptured but didn't know it at the time and lost all of the coolant -stranding us. The failure of the manifold LED us to be towed to beaver and then from beaver to st. George utah. We learned the ford motor company knew there was a problem with this particular engine 4.6 liter and it happen quite frequently. They were replacing the defective manifold on an as needed basis. We left the car to be repaired at the st. George ford dealership and had to rent another car. St george ford told me that they would put on a new manifold which was not all plastic, but that they would not help me off set the cost of replacement. St. George ford said because I had more then 75,000 miles on the car, that they wouldn't help with the expense of the $1093.00 repair plus $ 347.00 towing fee. I think a part that is this defective should be a voluntary replacement by the ford company for the life of the car. This is an all plastic part they knew it was defective because they have retooled and made a cast metal replacement. I think that when this happens it is an unsafe situation and it also leaves you stranded on the freeway or back country where we live. Ford also told me they were replacing the manifold on an as needed basis on police cars and other vehicles with the 4.6 liter engine for unlimited mileage.
While driving steam came from under the hood, and the temperature gauge read hot. This occurred because the intake manifold cracked and anti freeze leaked out. Dealership replaced the cracked intake manifold with a new redesigned intake manifold.
While driving consumer noticed an unknown aroma inside the vehicle. Consumer had vehicle inspected, and a technician determined intake manifold as the cause.
While driving, the plastic intake manifold cracked. This caused coolant to leak from the intake manifold. *ak the factory intake manifold included the thermostat housing as one piece. The crack developed at the thermostat housing which required the entire manifold to be replaced.
Intake manifold cracked. *ak
1997 crown victoria lx - 4.6 l engine with 99,000 miles. My manifold intake cracked and failed, resulting in rapid and complete loss of engine coolant. Required towing. Repair estimated to cost $1,100. Ford has been aware of this issue since 1996 and has recalled 1996-2001 crown victoria taxis, limos, and police cruisers for this very same problem, but did not recall private vehicles with the same faulty part. Ford did not even notify owners of this defect. I request an investigation be made into the reason why private vehicles were excluded from this recall, as there can be no technical reason. I would also request that ford be compelled to pay for repairs made to cars previously repaired.
Defective intake manifold caused coolant to leak .
While driving intake manifold assembly exploded, causing the vehicle to stall. Manifold assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic.
The manifold in my 1997 crown victoria cracked. I understand that this is a defect particular to the 4.6 liter engine which my car has. My car is low mileage (about 47,000) is six years old and I am the second owner having had it for 4 years. I have had regular service by the dealer from whom the car was purchased. I understand that the manifold on this particular size engine has been found defective in other model cars and although a recall was issued my VIN no. Does not match a specific list and therefore, I have to cover the $1000 expense. I will not buy another ford when I sell the one I now own and I will strongly encourage others not to buy any model car with this engine. I plan to file a small claims lawsuit against ford when I have all the repairs completed. Fortunately, I had only driven a mile from home and my husband was with me when this occurred. Had it not been for his attention to details things would likely have been really bad.
My 1997 ford crown victoria blewout a kit intake manifold on the interstate and I had to have it towed to coastal ford for repairs in mobile alabama after looking on the internet I find that this was not a uncommon fault of the automobile. Also a friend of mine had a 1997 ford thunderbird that had the same type problem and it was covered under a recall. After emailing ford I was informed by dereck #2132 at ford customer relations that my car was not covered but to keep the receipt in case of a recall.
While driving 60 MPH the temperature gauge went into the red and the vehicle began to overheat. The consumer was forced to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the problem was a cracked manifold and block. *ak
Plastic intake manifold cracked 8" below alternator.
Safety defect with intake manifold.*mr the intake manifold on certain passenger vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company has failed. Once this failure occurs the intake manifold may cause the engine to seize and fail and may cause an accident. When notifying ford they refused to reimburse the consumer for repairs on defective parts. Please respond promptly in resolving matters. *cb
Plastic intake manifold on 4.6l cracked. R&r cost $1000.00. Part was $500+.
Consumer states that the plastic intake manifold is split.
Intake manifold has cracked, he had it towed , checked out, and repaired. It cost him $600.00 plus. Consumer thinks thatthat this sould be a recall because it should not have happened.
While driving my 1997 ford crown victoria down the highway there was a gush of smoke behind my car and it started to over heat. Stopped and found anti freeze spraying out of exhaust manifold. Had it towed to a mechanic that advised me that ford had updated plastic manifold part with an aluminum part but did not do a recall. $1,000 dollars later I was back on the road. We are ford people and very disappointed in ford for not recalling this item. I had my whole family with me and 3 hours from home, had to pay for another night of lodging and food on top of the whole experience being stressful I am out $1,000 dollars. We are going to write to ford and better business bureau. After that we will go to small claims court.
Intake manifold had cracked and anti-freeze has leaking out.
Coolant sprayed out of engine which created stream to come from hood. Consumer pulled to the side and allowed vehicle to cool down, and sit over night. He then had vehicle towed to a mechanic, who told him that his intake manifold was blown, and that he would have to replace it.
1997 4.6 v-8 crown victoria plastic intake manifold... Cracked while driving on highway resulting in coolant loss and repair cost of $779.repair was made by ford dealer quoting a service bulletin # tsb-02-02-02.*ak internet inquires show widespread failures of these manifolds in ford and mercury engines, with a supposedly "extended warranty" for the repair however only law enforcement and cab fleets are covered at no cost. Individuals must pay for repairs, towing, rental cars, etc.
Composite intake manifold developed fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct which created a loss of engine coolant ,heating the engine and cracking the heads. Ford knows about this problem(ford tech bulletin dated 02/02/02 & special service message #10379) ford admits to faulty component and has made repairs to taxi`s & police vehicles ,but will do nothing for an individual with the same engine!
This is a complaint about my 4.6 v-8 crown vic. The intake manifold cracked resulting in a loss of coolant and a 750.00 repair bill. The manifold is made of a composite not metal.so this could happen again. Sounds like a design flaw. Also, why is ford replacing the police and municipal cars manifolds and not private citizens?? This information came straight from the mechanic at the ford dealership.
While in motion, there was an explosion under the hood. The intake manifold had blew out. The mechanic who worked on the vehicle, showed consumer a recall notice for the exact incident. Consumer is requesting a refund minus the labor. *jg
While driving at 70 miles per hour the engine overheated. Steam was coming from the radiator area and the fluid had boiled over. The vehicle was towed to the nearest ford dealership for repair. The cause was a cracked intake manifold and the whole engin needed to be replaced. The replacement manifold has been reinforced at the point of failure. I understand ford recalled police and taxis manufactured in this period but did not notify private owners of a possible defect.
Consumer was told the intake manifold in the vehicle is made of plastic. Consujmer states' manifold cracks causing vehicle to overheat and destroy engine. Consumer has to replace the engine. Please provide any furthert information.
Driving on higway at 65 MPH began to smell a burning odor, after pulling over to a safe location smoke came from under hood. When hood was opened for inspection it emitted a noxious odor and it was spraying hot engine coolant from the top of the engine. After engine cooled down coolant was added and car was driven a short distance home. Vehicle was towed into the dealer expecting the repair to be covered by warranty either by the recall that is out (apparently currently only applies to police and taxis) or as listed in the owners manual for california emissions components defects. The dealer said this was not covered either way. A call to ford customer relations (edith) initiated a claim. Edith said she would contact the dealer for assistance but my vehicle was not recalled. The dealer representative was recontacted and refused to offer any assistance whatsover. This issue is well established as the federal safety agency has the bulletins listed and there a numerous complaints documented. Some people could drive their vehicle unknowingly with this defect which could result in fire or burning from escaping steam. Ford motor company must reimburse me and others who have had expenses to repair their problem of a poor original design. The new part has been updated with an aluminum coolant crossover instead of plastic. Dt
While driving vehicle caught on fire from plastic manifold, and engine shut down.. Dealer has been notified. Any additional information feel free to add.
The plastic coolant crossover on the intake manifold ruptured causing my wife to make an emergency stop on the side of the highway. My mechanic told me that ford was having a lot of these to fail. The new manifold is made with metal on the water crossover, the instructions with the new manifold even told the mechanics where to look for a coolant leak. This was a very expensive repair that I believe ford motor company should cover at least partly under a recall. Nlm
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