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.
Plastic intake manifold cracked, causing the water to run out. Consumer had it repaired. The plastic piece was replaced with a metal piece. He searched on the internet, but there were no recalls.
While approaching an intersection temperature gauge registered hot on the dashboard panel, and steam was coming from underneath the hood. Driver was able pull over, and filled the vehicle up with water. Then, drove it to a gas station for repair. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold valve.
While driving 45-50 mph vehicle overheated. The consumer pulled to the side, raised the hood, and saw water coming from the intake manifold. The consumer left the vehicle by the side of the road and called a tow truck. At the dealer mechanic determined that the intake manifold busted and water was leaking.
While driving steam came out from under the hood, and blocked the driver's view. This was caused by the plastic intake manifold cracking, and antifreeze leaking into the engine compartment. Tsb 95M71 bulletin was issued on this problem.
While driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed the vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who informed the owner that the intake manifold had failed. Please add any additional information.
Failure of intake manifold - crack in upper front of manifold. Lose of coolant fluids. I contacted Lincoln customer service at 800/392-3673 and was told that Lincoln is well aware of this problem but will do nothing about it. Their recall is for commercial vehicles only - they will not address private vehicles. I was told they have a standard answer for this common problem and no one in management will talk with me concerning it. I checked on the internet and found that this is a very common problem with Town cars from 1995 through 2001, as well as crown voctorias and Mercury marquis. Repair runs about $900. Lincoln has redesigned this plastic manifold to a combination plastic/metal one with the metal being at the point of most stress.
Lincoln Town car 1997 model 4.6L has defective air intake manifold that is covered in 1998-2000 models by way of recall. The 1997 model has the same defective part but is not covered by the recall. Not fair.
The intake manifold on a 97 Lincoln Town car was originally made of plastic. This manifold has cracked in a large number of cars that use this manifold. These cars include the Crown Victoria, the mustang and the Town car. When purchasing a new manifold, it has been redesigned and a cast iron section has replaced the front plastic section. Keep in mind that the rest is still plastic. The manifold supposedly cracks under the pressure of the alternator, which is attached to the front of the manifold. A recall was issued only for fleet and police vehicles. I believe this is unfair to the consumer. Ford's engineers made a mistake and they are not claiming responsibility unless the vehicles are part of a fleet. The cost of replacement of the manifold is $975. It's not pocket change even for a Lincoln owner. And even if it were just pocket change the owner shouldn't have to pay for an engineering mistake that could have injured someone. The crack in the manifold causes the coolant to leak out of the engine, which could cause other serious repercussions. I, along with many other consumers, feel that Ford (Lincoln) should take responsibility for this defect.
While on a trip our plastic intake manifold ruptured and cracked leaving us stranded. We were told this exact part was covered by warranty on the Mercury marquise and the Crown Victoria. We own a 1997 Lincoln Town car which costs more than the Mercury and feel since this is the exact same part it should also be covered, since evidently there was a flaw with this part. This cost us $839 dollars to repair. When calling Ford they said it was covered on some makes but not on ours. Our big question is why!!!!!?
The consumer stated that while driving and without warning the plastic intake manifold blew out and caused coolant to leak. The manufacturer issued a recall but only for certain vehicles. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs.
Consumer called had problems with the intake manifold. Dealer was contacted and stated that if there is a recall they wil get back with him. Ts intake manifold split and had to be replaced.
At 65-70 mph steam came from under the hood, enough to fog up the windshield. Dealer determined that plastic manifold had cracked, flooding engine with coolant. Consumer feels that Lincoln knew of a problem with the original manifold because when the manifold was replaced, it was replaced with an aluminum made manifold. Consumer has the original molding in possession available for inspection.
While driving consumer noticed steam coming from under the hood. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who determined there was a split in manifold, causing coolant to leak.
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