1997 Lincoln Town Car fuel system problems

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

While driving engine overheated and died. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer indicated that intake manifold cracked . Consumer stateed that manifold should be metal. *ak the consumer was requesting reimbursement of intake manifold repair cost.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

While driving, vehicle started to overheat, intake manifold broke.*ak

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Fuel system · TN

While driving 65-70 MPH, there was steam coming from under the hood, vehicle lost all cooling fluid. Dealer determined that intake manifold had a 3 inch fatigue crack.*ak consumer had received recall 97m91 regarding this problem and is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Consumer was informed of water leaking, vehicle taken to a repair shop and informed of a cracked intake manifold. Manufacturer was notified. *ak consumer states that the intake manifold failed in a forward area that was made of plastic, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Fuel system · NM

While driving, steam came from the bottom of vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that intake manifold hose had melted which was made out of plastic.

Filed Mar 3, 2002 · Fuel system · NV

A bulletin (# 97m91, & 97m91-s1 dated may 1996) was issued by ford motor co informing owners of 1997 lincoln towncar, that this vehicle may develop fatigue cracks in some of the composite intake manifolds used on the 4.6 l sohc engines installed in the effected cars. This condition happened to my auto and I broke down in the calif desert and had to be towed to the nearest town where I had to have it fixed in order to return home. The dealer in the town in calif said that there is a recall on this problem. When I returned home I contacted the dealer and they said that my engine was not covered. I would like to know why?? I have written ford motor co but they do not answer any of my letters. Please help me. Thank you

Filed Feb 17, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · NV

I was driving down a remote highway with the car on cruise control going 60mph. The high temperature alarm sounded, so I immediately pulled over. I opened the hood and hot coolant was spraying out all over the engine. Since the coolant reservoir was still over half full, I drove downhill going only 25mph, to a populated area approximately 1.5 miles away where I could receive assistance. I called a tow truck and had to be towed 75 miles to the lincoln dealership in las vegas, nv. I left the car, and was later informed that the intake manifold had failed and had to be replaced. I picked up the car the next day, only drove a few miles and realized something was still wrong, so I immediately returned the car to desert lincoln-mercury. They took it back into the shop to look it over...returning it after about 30 minutes. They said that coolant had leaked into the spark plug sockets and they had to remove them and blow out the fluid. The service manager told me that the intake manifolds on 97 lincolns failed quite often and he figured that eventually ford would have to recall them. I was sent off again with the assurance that my vehicle was repaired. Two days later I tried to start the car and it wouldn't start without repeated efforts. I called lincoln and they told me to drive the car back to las vegas...approximately 35 miles away. They kept the car for three days and then informed me that the cylinders were warped from the coolant and that I needed a new engine. I am furious that ford motor company knowingly leaves parts on their vehicles that are obviously faulty. The intake manifolds on some 97 lincoln town cars have been recalled, but apparently not on those with our particular VIN number. The defective intake manifold was plastic and the new ones are metal. Which again shows that ford knows the part is the defective and will cause problems. Now I'm stuck with paying a fortune for a new engine. Ford shouldn't be allowed to get away with this.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Fuel system · NV

Ford published owner notification 97m91 # & #2 . Notification says that my 1997 lincoln with engine 4.6l sohc built in wixom plant has some vehicles have defective intake manafolds. My intake manafold failed (bursted) on 11-26-2001 in the middle of th calif desert and was towed to the nearst town where I was told by the repair garage that my intake manafold cracked. I had to have it repaired at that time and place. When I returned home I contacted my dealer and they said my car was not under the so called recall. I have contacted the ford customer service and they reply sorry. If they have a problem with the intake manafold on 1997 lincoln towncar with the same engine I have and built the same year and at the same plant, then why ismine not covered. Please help.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

While driving smoke and steam came from vehicle due to intake manifold malfunctioning. Please give any further details.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Fuel system · TX

Intake manifold has a 4 inch crack, behind alternator.