1997 Ford Crown Victoria fuel system problems

Filed Jul 11, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 111,175 miles · NY

I experienced the failure of both front hydraulic brake system and rear hydraulic brake system due to corroded(rusted) brake line (piping) within one year. I also experienced fuel tank failure due to rust at tank seam at approximately the same time. Tank failed 11/30/03, front brake system failure 03/16/04, rear brake system failure 12/04, both due to piping rust out.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Fuel system · NC

Email fm ellen row (nc) inquiring about the safety of her 1997 ford crown victoria, wants to know why recall was only for the police cars.*mr the consumers vehicle was identical to the police vehicles being recalled for fuel tank problems. The consumer paid to have the repairs made but cannot understand why her vehicle was not covered under the recall. *nlm *scc

Filed Jul 31, 2003 · Fuel system · NC

Problems with police crusiers and rear end collision explosions. *mr the consumer was concerned her vehicle being the same as the police vehicle's. The vehicle was made at the same plant as the police cruisers). The consumer had the repair done to her vehicle but wondered why ford covered the police vehicle's even though they had higher mileage. The consumer requested to be treated fairly and equally.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Fuel system · FL

A pin hole size leak developed in the high pressure fuel line, and was replaced along with the brake hydraulic line. Mr scc

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · SC

The intake manifold failed and coolant leaked from crack in the intake manifold. Ford knows of the problem and has several recalls for the problem that covers only the fleet cars (taxi and police). The same defective part is used on consumer vehicles. I think that all 4.6l sohc v8 engines with this design defect should be covered.

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Fuel system · SC

Consumer states while driving 50mph the intake manifold cracked.

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · FL · fire

While driving vehicle caught on fire from plastic manifold, and engine shut down.. Dealer has been notified. Any additional information feel free to add.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Fuel system · NY

Plastic intale manifold water tubes failed. Cory ford binghamton, ny. Parts dept related that this is a high rate failure mode. On ford & mercury "w" setries engines.re-engineered replacement manifold kit cost aprox $500.00 kit includes re designed intake manifold with aluminum encapsulated tubing , new gaskets & new design alternator bracket. Total cost of repair over 1,000.00. This should be a recall it is a design error. It is not covered by warranty. With a heart condition I was fortunate that this failure did not occur in a remote area. This is a failure is directly related to an inherrant design deficiency. One only has to compare the kit to the oem part to verify this.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Fuel system · NV

While driving at highway speed vehicle started to shutter, and smoke was coming from engine. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated intake manifold was cracked. There is a recall 01 f 025 000 for same problem consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

Faint sudden noise from the engine compartment (coolant causing serpentine belt slippage, I believe) and then the engine overheated. Due to roughly a 3 inch crack in the intake manifold plastic composite which dumped coolant into the back of the alternator. I was able to pull off before the engine was damaged. Both the dealer, who is to be commended for a quick and effective repair (makes one wonder if the mechanics have had a lot pf practice with this repair), and ford motor company tell me there is no relief for repairs on a car with my VIN although the replacement part is constructed of metal and composite rather than composite alone. I appreciate this design change which hopefully will ward off another similar failure but doesn't changing the design recognize that there was a weakness? On this same web-site I read that some ford fleet vehicles were recalled and repaired. Concerning safety, the only issue this senior citizen faced was the stress of walking four tenths of a mile in the june heat and humidity to call for help and in paying the tow and repair expense. One is not surprised or greatly upset when the alternator wears out - but the intake manifold? What kind of stress testing did this non-moving part get when approved for production?