Ford Crown Victoria check engine light comes on

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Engine · 81,218 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. While driving 35 MPH and proceeding to stop at a red light, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the manifold was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,218.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

#1 - I constantly have my engine light on and during 2 inspections I received a safety/emissions recall printout, defect # dr-1209 for mass air flow sensors. Both times I have taken it to the local dealer and they claimed there's no recall for it. I just noticed on the federal safety agency site, that recalls only go back as far as 1999. They also said that since it's no longer a "police owned" vehicle, they wouldn't fix it. # 2 - I have been getting a constant severe fuel smell that permeates through the car which is exacerbated with warm weather and or when the car warms up. #3 - there's a constant issue of the car vibrating when being driven at 55 - 60 MPH.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Engine · 155,000 miles · TX

The engine light came on the dash and the car started to slow and sputter as like it was out of gas , when I had my mechanic look he found the intake to the manifold was shattered ( the plastic part that the hoes grips onto . I was coming home from work it was cold and the car just stops working as the loss of the fluid from the intake sprayed all over the motor,belt,hood,electrical and the motor locked up as I was trying to cost to the pull off as it was a major traffic area . The manifold intake broke !!! In new york "

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Engine · 199,000 miles · NY

I was on vacation coming home and the car started to pull then let go and the engine light cam on then car locked up on the high way few seconds latter their was thick white smoke coming from the hood of the car and threw the vents inside the car. I turned the hazard lights on and got out of the car on a heavy high way the car smoked for about 20-40 minutes, after it faded I opened the hood to find the ( manifold intake ) broke spraying the coolant all over the engine and electrical under the hood of the car. I see online their has been other complaints and ford fixing them only in the hotter states as I live in ny but was in texas when this happened. Also when this happened I had no place to pull off the road as I was in congested traffic / busy highway - I am lucky I didn't get hit by a car. Ford motor company I know you know of the issue !!!

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Engine · 15,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 34,900.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Engine · 97,500 miles · NJ

While driving in nj, the manifold blew and made the vehicle inoperative. Luckily, my mechanic came and towed the car to his garage. The mechanic performed a pressure test and determined that the 'plastic manifold' had blown. The origin of the fluid leak was behind the alternator. Then we did some research and found out that this was a problem back in 2004-5. I never knew, nor was I notified about this problem. I am the original owner of the car. The car was just into the ford dealership to diagnose a "check engine" light on, no discussion was made about this manifold problem ... They even checked for any previous technical bulletins. So, now what happens?

Filed Mar 10, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 67,425 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. While driving between 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle began to hesitate and vibrate. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and stated that there was an internal coil shortage. The misfire cylinder 5, coil pack, and spark plugs were replaced in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure and the misfire cylinder 7, coil pack, and spark plugs were replaced at that time. The failure mileage was 67,425 and current mileage was 68,045. Updated 03-27-09 *bf updated 03/31/09.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Engine · 91,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The engine then began to overheat. The contact pulled over to further inspect the vehicle and noticed steam near the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that because the intake manifold was made out of plastic, it failed. The contact would have to pay over $3,000 to have the engine replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Steering, Transmission · 200,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 crown victoria. While driving speeds ranging from 20 to 40 MPH, the vehicle began idling and attempted to shut off. The vehicle was shut off and restarted. The contact noticed water leaking from the bottom of the transmission and the check engine light illuminated. The steering column was installed backwards, which caused the features of the steering column not to operate normally. The current mileage was 232,871 and the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 03/23/09. *lj updated 03/24/09

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 21,640 miles · WA

Tl* - the contact stated that the horn would not work. The battery also failed. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer and they installed a used battery. She fused and then they replaced it with a cheap battery that did not fit the vehicle. The tire on the passenger back side had no tread, and the vehicle would skid when going up hill. Updated 1/31/2007 - the rear defrost was inoperative. The dealer determined that the grid was bad and suspected a bad connection at the glass. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer determined that the vehicle had an leaking gas cap.