1996 lincoln towncar plastic intake manifold crack.
1996 Lincoln Town Car engine complaints
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While driving , the air conditioner cut off, and the engine overheated. Technician serviced vehicle, and determined the intake manifold cracked. *ak also the heater core failed.
While driving consumer saw steam coming from the hood and pulled over immediately. Once the vehicle cooled off consumer drove the vehicle to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that antifreeze leaked from the plastic manifold.
While driving consumer saw steam coming from the hood, and pulled over immediately. Once the vehicle cooled off consumer drove the vehicle to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that antifreeze leaked from the plastic manifold.
The intake manifold burst and flooded the spark plug wires. As a result the vehicle lost power and coolant was everywhere. *nm the coolant vapor covered and fogged the vehicle's windshield which then caused poor visibility.
1996 lincoln town car turned key to start car with engine cold, there was a very loud explosion-like noise. The engine suffered internal engine damage from hydraulic-lock caused by coolant from a plastic intake manifold leak.
The vehicle stalled due to a cracked manifold. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who replaced the manifold.
Lack of honesty concerning a recall of the 1996 lincoln due to a faulty intake manifold which cracks and leaks coolant all over the engine. I phoned the lincoln division in toronto and was told by the representative there yesterday there was no recall for this car for this problem. I went to the all data site and found it. Tsb 97m91 mar 99.
Under acceleration the plastic intake manifold cracked causing the loss of coolant, overheating and it also took out the heater core. Vehicle had to be towed from out of town to my local dealer for repair and replacement of these items. Ford motor company has recalled fleets of town cars with this problem, but have not recalled private consumer vehicles. There have been numerous reports of this problem from private consumers, but nothing has been done for us.
Cooling system fan belt failed without warning. The part had been repaired five times, however the problem still exists.
Car stalls both when idling ready to move and turning corners where it loses power steering
While driving, the engine overheated with smoke and steam engulfing the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic indicated that the intake manifold needed replacement. *ak while driving the plastic intake manifold failed and caused the vehicle to overheat. *ph
While driving at 45 MPH intake manifold failed , causing vehicle to stall. *ak the manifold is made out of plastic which is the common problem. Consume was informed that the police vehicles were recalled. Consumer noted when the manifold split, it spilled antifreeze all over the engine compartment. *ph
1996 lincoln town car with plastic intake manifold. Ford recalled all for fleets however not for private consumer. How can they only cover some? Almost started a fire, and we were out of town.
While driving approximately 30 MPH vehicle started to smoke. Dealer determined that the plastic manifold blew out and was replaced.
Under acceleration the intake manifold cracked and sprayed coolant all over the front of the engine, and caused over heating.
While driving at highway speed temperature gauge went to maximum, and the intake manifold blew. This caused anti freeze to spread onto engine without warning.
Intake manifold was plastic. Owner went to the dealer to get a replacement and was given an aluminum intake.
The engine in the 1996 lincoln town car is faulty and should be investigated. I had 80,000 miles on my engine when the engine threw a rod. I have spoken to several mechanics, who stated that the engine is the same as the engine placed inside of 1995 through present ford crown victoria's. On person told me no matter how well I took care of my vehicle the engine was made to fail. I changed the oil in the vehicle every 3,000 miles and without fail. What ever my maintenance book recommended, I did. I had an extended warranty until 75,000 miles. The vehicle engine failed at exactly 80,000 miles. I contacted lincoln mercury division and was told, "oh well, your vehicle has 80,000 miles. This may seem like a lot of miles, but I should still be able to drive the vehicle for another 80,000 without the engine failing. I spoke to a mechanic that installs engines for yellow cab in san francisco. He advised me that they have crates of engine blocks for the ford crown victoria's, because the engine fails between 75,000 and 80,000 miles. This is ridiculous.
The plastic intake manifold cracked and leaked coolant onto the engine.
The engine manifold cover cracked and leaked anti-freeze.
The faulty intake manifold caused the vehicle to stall while driving. Dealer notified.
The intake manifold was fractured, which resulted in a coolant leak.
Intake manifold has developed a crack and leaks over the engine. Consumer has experienced smoke and a burning smell. Please provide any further information. Ph.
Ford has a history of composite intake manifold failures on their 4.6l v-8 engines. The crack, noted by ford, is on the first crossover directly behind the alternator. The leaking freeze sprays all ove the engine's electrical system and causes the engine to stop. This sudden loss of power could cause unnecessary accidents. Ford, at present, does not offer an entended warranty on this design failure. Dt
No summary. Dt
While driving on the highway the engine overheated w/o warning and vehicle stalled. Dealer determined that the plastic intake manifold cracked in half. Ts
Consumer noticed, the crack intake plastic manifold on the cooling system is broke. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states that vehicle will stall out without any warning, unable to restart vehicle.this happened 5 to 6 times,dealership couldn't find problem.after the 6 time,dealersip replaced the powertrain control module. Mr
While vehicle was parked consumer noticed that coolant was leaking underneath the vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
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