1996 Lincoln Town Car engine problems

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Engine · 101,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH there was smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact observed that anti-freeze was covering the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the intake manifold was cracked and would needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 10/24/2014*lj the consumer stated that the defective plastic intake manifold was covered in a class action lawsuit. The consumer believes that even though the date of the coverage expired the vehicle should still be covered. Updated 04/16/2015

Filed Mar 31, 2011 · Engine · 90,000 miles · DE

I've owned a 96 lincoln town car for about 2 years now and the intake manifold cracked recently what can I do about that cause I've just recently heard about the recall and I don't want to have to worry about that constantly happening, is there any thing I can do.

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Engine · 106,000 miles · VA

My vehicle started smoking out of the exhaust. Anti freeze loss and smoke, anytime it is running. Car has been in a garage, awaiting new, improved intake manifold to replace defective original one. I have purchased the parts. Has not been installed yet; big job, I am told by dealer. Ford apparently admitted about the defective part in court.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Engine · 122,421 miles · GA

Small piece of plastic from intake went into the cylinder #4 and rapped around one of the values causing this value to stay open so cylinder #4 has no compression.

Filed Jan 29, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 94,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the tie rod detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he stated that the failure occurs frequently for that year, make, and model vehicle. He further stated that there was no lubrication in the zerks on the tie rods for that year, make, and model vehicle, which caused the failure to occur. The contact was responsible for paying $229 to repair the vehicle. The intake manifold cracked and all of the water left the exhaust system. The contact was responsible for paying $900 for that repair. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/15/08.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Engine · 114,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. While driving 55 MPH, she smelled steam coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the intake manifold cracked and was the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 114,000. Updated 01-29-08. *kb the consumer stated the intake manifold was of plastic. Updated

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Engine · 125,603 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. The contact noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the manifold intake failed and they repaired the vehicle. However, the silent recall on the manifold intake was not honored because it expired in 2006. Updated 12/12/07.

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Engine · 45,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. The contact received a recall notice regarding the cruise control. While approaching a stop or making a left or right turn, the engine shuts off. The failure was noticed while driving 15 MPH. The dealer attempted to diagnose the vehicle on four or five occasions, but was unsuccessful. The dealer also drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. There were no warning lights present and the failure persisted intermittently. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 71,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Engine · 106,895 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. While driving 65 MPH, the engine began to overheat and the check engine light illuminated. The contact opened the hood and noticed antifreeze on the engine. The dealer stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and they made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 106,895 and current mileage was 111,082.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Engine · 107,000 miles · MA

Manifold developed 4" crack while on mass pike. Lost coolant in short time and overheated. Removed alternator after cool down and covered with duct tape and filled with water. Made 3 more fill stops on ride home without overheat (80mi). Replaced manifold, but started using anti-freeze. Replaced engine a month later.