The intake manifold cracked. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. *ak the spark plugs and wires were replaced. The vehicle continued to run rough. As the vehicle was warmed, the dealer noticed that the intake manifold was leaking gasoline/oxygen fumes.
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Intake manifold failed. As a result, stress cracks developed which caused coolant to leak. A recall was issued, however, this vehicles was not included since the recall only affected police vehicles.
Coolant leak in intake manifold. Manufactering defect im told, but no recall. Why no recall?
Intake manifold developed cracks because of a factory design flaw. When this occurred vehicle lost coolant.
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).
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
There is a crack in the "intake manifold" there appears to have been a plug inserted that has come out. We have been told that this has also happened to other police "intercept" models and ford replaced the plastic manifold with alumin.
The check engine light had come on 4 times. The consumer stated that he had a gas cap replaced and it was not the problem because the check engine light had come on 3 times after-this was the first incident. The solenoid was taken off and had enlongated, sliced, parabolic cut/very small infraction-replaced solenoid assembly-canister vent and the hose assembly. The consumer requests the following: a refund of the cost of the gas cap, written explanation of the pebbles in the smog device, and a shield on the vehicle to prevent future problems at the dealers cost.
Passenger's seat belt fastens too tightly. Also, there is an oil leak, and electrical doors are defective.
The electrical plug to the alternator fan motor melts causing vehicle to overheat.
The frames on both sides of the rear trailing arm assemblies experienced cracking.
The 96 and97 models had factory recalls, but the same problem in the 98 models hasn't been fixed yet. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Have had multiple failures on several vehicles including additional failure of oil/lubricant system. Ford not responding favorably towards investigation.
Gas fumes got inside the car. Owner blacked out and hit another vehicle. Deale r has seen vehicle, and cant find the problem.
We purchased two 1998 ford crown victoria police vehicles and both have experienced this failure. To make repairs requires the crank shaft to be removed. Cost plus loss of use of the vehicle makes problem more severe. Law enforcement agencies around the country should be notified of this failure and follow up surveys should be done to assess scope of problem.
Lower radiator hose failed. Yh
While driving at 55 MPH the consumer went over a rumble strip on the interstate highway and without any prior warning the engine shut down. The fuel pump shut-off switch was activated by rumble strip on road. *ak
Vehicle knocks while driving. Nlm
Motor stalled at bottom of the hill when manually going from second to drive. When restarting the motor it threw me across the highway into the opposite lane of traffic.
While vehicle was parked in the garage overnight it caught on fire in engine compartment. Fire was put out by the fire department. What caused the fire has not been determined. Owner is working with dealership on repairs or replacement.
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