1997 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel system problems

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 198,980 miles · NY

Moving slowly in parking lot. Sharp noise under car, gas tank had fallen directly onto road and was being dragged. Both gas tank straps had broken

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · FL

Consumer dismayed to notice the smell of fuel as she drove and parked the vehicle. *ph the smell would be present when the vehicle was parked as well. The fuel was leaking into the brake line. *sc the idler and pitman arms were replaced.

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

The intake manifold for 4.6l engines are plastic and has been a problem since 1996 when they were recalled and ford still used the plastic manifold anyway. My manifold cracked right behind the alternator spewing antifreeze all over the engine compartment. This has been a problem and ford will not cover the repair or change the manifolds. Dt

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Fuel system · NH

Consumer states that due to ford manufactuers using a manifold made of plastic and not metal, he had to pay a large sum of money to replace it. Ph

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

Consumer states that the intake manifold is cracked causing leaks. Mr

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Consumer notice coolant smell inside vehicle while traveling soon after notice temperature gauge rising with indication light flashing. Consumer pull vehicle over look under hood and notice coolant under hood and ground vehicle was service intake manifold need to be replace. Mr the consumer states that ford acknowledges this problem to fleet owners and has a recall, but aren't addressing the problem. The consumer states that he has made the repairs with parts purchased from the ford dealer. (cracked along the seam, dumped coolant all over the upper engine and onto the ground)

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

The plastic intake manifold ruptured causing coolant to enter the cylinders and may have caused crack in engine block.

Filed Sep 15, 2002 · Fuel system · NY

Plastic manifold failed. Has been replaced on cop cars with a redesigned part. Ford should replace the part at no charge. Nlm

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Plastic intake manifold ruptured causing coolant to further enter cylinders and may have caused crack in engine block-this vehicle has been exceptionally well cared for including oil changes each 2000 miles-ford & co have essentially said I'm on my own-this integral part should certainly have been manufactured to a greater and not a minimal standard.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Plastic intake manifold split, causing coolant to enter into cylinders and appears may also have cracked engine block-seems ford & co could care less-this vehicle has otherwise been extremely well cared for including oil changes every 2000 miles.