This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The manifold in my 1997 Crown Victoria cracked. I understand that this is a defect particular to the 4.6 liter engine which my car has. My car is low mileage (about 47,000) is six years old and I am the second owner having had it for 4 years. I have had regular service by the dealer from whom the car was purchased. I understand that the manifold on this particular size engine has been found defective in other model cars and although a recall was issued my VIN no. Does not match a specific list and therefore, I have to cover the $1000 expense. I will not buy another Ford when I sell the one I now own and I will strongly encourage others not to buy any model car with this engine. I plan to file a small claims lawsuit against Ford when I have all the repairs completed. Fortunately, I had only driven a mile from home and my husband was with me when this occurred. Had it not been for his attention to details things would likely have been really bad.
Intake manifold has cracked, he had it towed, checked out, and repaired. It cost him $600 plus. Consumer thinks thatthat this sould be a recall because it should not have happened.
While driving my 1997 Ford Crown Victoria down the highway there was a gush of smoke behind my car and it started to over heat. Stopped and found anti freeze spraying out of exhaust manifold. Had it towed to a mechanic that advised me that Ford had updated plastic manifold part with an aluminum part but did not do a recall. $1,000 dollars later I was back on the road. We are Ford people and very disappointed in Ford for not recalling this item. I had my whole family with me and 3 hours from home, had to pay for another night of lodging and food on top of the whole experience being stressful I am out $1,000 dollars. We are going to write to Ford and better business bureau. After that we will go to small claims court.
Coolant sprayed out of engine which created stream to come from hood. Consumer pulled to the side and allowed vehicle to cool down, and sit over night. He then had vehicle towed to a mechanic, who told him that his intake manifold was blown, and that he would have to replace it.
1997 4.6 V-8 Crown Victoria plastic intake manifold... cracked while driving on highway resulting in coolant loss and repair cost of $779.repair was made by Ford dealer quoting a service bulletin # tsb-02-02-02. Internet inquires show widespread failures of these manifolds in Ford and Mercury engines, with a supposedly "extended warranty" for the repair however only law enforcement and cab fleets are covered at no cost. Individuals must pay for repairs, towing, rental cars, etc.
While in motion, there was an explosion under the hood. The intake manifold had blew out. The mechanic who worked on the vehicle, showed consumer a recall notice for the exact incident. Consumer is requesting a refund minus the labor.
Consumer was told the intake manifold in the vehicle is made of plastic. Consujmer states' manifold cracks causing vehicle to overheat and destroy engine. Consumer has to replace the engine. Please provide any furthert information.
Coolant was leaking from vehicle. Dealer determined that intake manifold was cracked. There was a recall 01F02500on for this part, but only police cruisers and taxi vehicles were affected. Dealer replaced cracked intake manifold, also the fuel filter was replaced.
Engine manifold developed a crack and started to spit out anti-freeze and water. Consumer stated that dealer replaced engine intake manifold. Consumer was told there was a recall on some models, however his was not included, consumer is requesting reimbursement. Front brake rotors and front brake pads replaced.
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- Tarzana, CA, USA