1998 Ford Crown Victoria: engine overheating

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle overheated without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 04/05/17*lj the consumer stated car overheating due to intake manifold, had to replace intake manifold. Vin failure updated 7/3/18*jb

Filed Mar 5, 2008 · Engine · 59,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford crown victoria. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the contact was informed of a safety recall. The dealer stated that the intake manifold failed. All of the engine coolant leaked from the reservoir. The copper tubing connected to the intake that went to the reservoir failed and caused the vehicle to begin steaming. The purchase date, powertrain, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 60,078 and failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 03-25-08 *bf updated 03/25/08

Filed Jul 21, 2007 · Engine · 75,281 miles · PA

Intake manifold thermostat housing ( of composite material) on a 1998 ford crown victoria lx engine, cracked causing coolant to leak, and subsequently the engine to overheat. Car was brought to dealership for repair at a cost of $1055.18. Ford provided a recall to repair this defect to "commercial" users (police, taxis etc.), however ford did not extend this coverage to individual owners of cars beyond the 1997 model year ford crown victoria lx.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Engine · 100,200 miles · MI

Coolant leak in intake manifold. Manufactering defect im told, but no recall. Why no recall?

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Engine · 88,544 miles · GA · 1 injury

Small crack in intake manifold and detached hose fitting on the top of intake manifold. Car overheated. Contacted ford on march 21, 2003. Just entered my complaint in system. I discovered there was a recall (01m02) concerning intake manifolds ford crown victoria', but ford states that my year model does not fall under the recall, despite being manufactured in the same plant st. Thomas. I had vehicle VIN# [xxx] repaired at greene ford co. On march 27 , 2003 after the suggestion of greene ford co. On march 20, 2003 to use expoxy sealant on the hose fitting, but that was unsuccessful. Subsequently I then took the vehicle to be repaired and have the intake manifold replaced. Total bill was $741.98 including tax. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Engine · 88,544 miles · GA · 1 injury

The intake manifold cracked. *jb the engine was warmed up, and hot antifreeze dispensed from the intake and burned the tow truck driver. The vehicle overheated again when the consumer had taken the advise of the dealer in reference to the hose fitting. Scc

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Fuel system · NY

When driving only at low speed intake manifold will overheat with no warning, and consumer is forced to pull over. Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Lights · OH

While driving at nightheadlights suddenly went out without warning. Contacted independent mechanic. Was informed copper switch had overheated and was cause of problem.

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Engine · RI

The electrical plug to the alternator fan motor melts causing vehicle to overheat.