The contact owns a 1997 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the plastic intake manifold was cracked and causing coolant to leak. The contact believed that the failure was contributed to a design flaw. The dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that they would not service any vehicles over ten years of age. The contact stated that the intake manifold failed twice since owning the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

- Plano , TX, USA

While driving 40 mph consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that intake manifold needed to be replaced due to a blowout.

- Canada, 00, USA

The consumer took vehicle into be inspected, and mechanic noticed that the plastic intake manifold cracked, causing fluid to leak onto the engine.

- Riverview, FL, USA

Consumer was having a problem with intake manifold that was made of plastic. He had to have it replaced with the retro fit manifold which was aluminum and plastic. Consumer found a recall on the internet dealing with intake manifold, and took the vehicle to a dealer to have it repaired, but Ford would not repair it. Consumer spent over $600 for repairs. Did not think this was fair since Ford knew the problem.

- Turlock, CA, USA