1997 Ford Grand Marquis engine problems

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Engine · 53,000 miles · FL

While driving vehicle overheated due to intake manifold failure. Coolant leaked into the engine. Dealer notified.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Engine · 86,000 miles · NY

While driving, the temperature gauge was very high because the intake manifold failed. This caused the coolant to go inside the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold. The vehicle overheated in traffic. This was a known problem. *scc

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Engine · 80,779 miles · SC

When driving at various speeds, the intake manifold cracked, which caused coolant to leak out.*ak

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Engine · 66,025 miles · WI

Consumer states there is a coolant smell coming into the cab . Also heavy smoke comiing from under the vehicle. Dealer states there is a hairline crack on the intake manifold.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Engine · AZ

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the intake manifold gasket. Manifacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Engine · FL

1997 mercury grand marquis cracked intake manifold. *mr the vehicle stalled in heavy traffic almost hitting an 18 wheeler and ford denied responsibility. The water pump was replaced but the steam continued to escape and the problem was diagnosed as a cracked manifold. The consumer was told that this was a well known problem for ford because they have used plastic intake for some time and the vehicles were subject to higher temperatures and would stop in traffic with no warning. *scc

Filed May 22, 2003 · Engine · FL

While driving, the vehicle overheated. The intake manifold was replaced.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Engine · 60,035 miles · FL

The vehicles intake manifold cracked and resulted in coolant leak. *nlm

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Engine · 87,900 miles · MI

Consumer stated the manifold which caused the engine to overheat.ts

Filed Sep 13, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · NH

While traveling down the highway vehicle made a popping sound. Then, consumer saw water pouring out of back of vehicle. Temperature gauge went to hot, and vehicle stalled on a six lane highway. Vehicle was towed gas station ,and they replaced intake manifold. Please provide any further information.