1996 Lincoln Town car - service tech - car overheated - mechanic found cracked in the plastic intake manifold. Ford dealer stated no recall issued. Replacement part appox $625. Dealer stated intake manifold is a defective part they keep this part in stock. Major problem Ford replaced all fleet vehicles intake manifold under a agreement at no charge police vehicles showed problems quickly due to type of use. ((Ford put up a good front making these vehicles look as if there were no problems why offering to fix them at no cost but hiding the problem to the public.))) vehicle repared $650 (old part available) mileage 86000.

- Belleview, FL, USA

While driving at 55 mph vehicle reached high temperatures due to intake manifold failure. Coolant leaked inside the engine. Dealer notified. Dealer stated sorry no recall, and it would cost $ 650.00to fix it at consumer's expense.

- Pembroke, NC, USA

Plastic intake manifold cracked, causing coolant to leak into engine.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

1996 Lincoln towncar plastic intake manifold crack.

- Ware Shoals, SC, USA

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.

- Louisville, OH, USA

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.

- Louisville, OH, USA

While driving, the air conditioner cut off, and the engine overheated. Technician serviced vehicle, and determined the intake manifold cracked. Also the heater core failed.

- Evans, GA, USA

The intake manifold burst and flooded the spark plug wires. As a result the vehicle lost power and coolant was everywhere. The coolant vapor covered and fogged the vehicle's windshield which then caused poor visibility.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

The vehicle stalled due to a cracked manifold. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who replaced the manifold.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

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.

- Evans, GA, USA

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. While driving the plastic intake manifold failed and caused the vehicle to overheat.

- Evans, CO, USA

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.

- Elmwood Park, IL, USA

While driving approximately 30 mph vehicle started to smoke. Dealer determined that the plastic manifold blew out and was replaced.

- Copiague, NY, USA

While driving at 45 mph intake manifold failed, causing vehicle to stall. 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.

- Emmett, MI, USA

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.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

Intake manifold was plastic. Owner went to the dealer to get a replacement and was given an aluminum intake.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

The faulty intake manifold caused the vehicle to stall while driving. Dealer notified.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

Intake manifold has developed a crack and leaks over the engine. Consumer has experienced smoke and a burning smell. Ph.

- West Melbourne, FL, USA

Consumer noticed, the crack intake plastic manifold on the cooling system is broke. Dealer has been notified.

- Marietta, GA, USA