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The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town car. While driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the intake manifold suddenly cracked. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and they stated that the failure was normal for vehicles that exceeded 100,000 miles. The dealer replaced the manifold, but they believed this should have been recalled years ago. The current mileage is 108,387 and failure mileage was 107,950. Updated 05/27/08
The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town car. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The power brakes and steering lost power and the check engine warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the intake manifold had a leak. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
While surfing the web my husband came across an article about Ford intake manifolds we have a 1997 Lincoln Town car that this cracked on in 2004 which resulted in replacing the engine. When I called Ford this had already been settled as it was not a recall but class action suit & not done in a dealer shop sorry about my luck.
Intake manifold cracked and started leaking coolant due to manufacturing defect, causing lots of steam and the inability to see, almost resulting an accident. Also, where the crack always occurred it allowed water to pour onto the electrical system, creating the potential for a fire. The intake manifold was replaced with one of a new design with an aluminum sleeve built in to the polymer composite intake manifold. A law suite settled on this matter.
Consumer was not sent a recall notice for his vehicle. Recall expired April 2006. The consumer was inquiring about a recall related to the engine manifold.
- Edmond, OK, USA
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: the contact stated the intake manifold cracked and had to be replaced. The vehicle was taken into an independent mechanic for service. A letter was received by the manufacturer regarding reimbursement for those who had to replace the manifold in their vehicle. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that the reimbursement had expired. The contact never received reimbursement. Updated 12/15/06.
I recently purchased a 1997 Lincoln Town car in June 2006. A few weeks ago, I learned of the class action suit against Ford automobiles regarding faulty plastic intake manifolds used in several of their cars. I also learned that my car model and year fall under the class of cars that are mentioned in the suit, but the settlement period has since expired. When I purchased the car, I was not notified of the faulty intake manifolds nor did I have knowledge of a past lawsuit that was settled. My car still has the old intake manifold that is prone to cracking and there appears that there is nothing I can do about it except hope it doesn't crack. Even though it hasn't cracked yet, I am upset that I was not warned or notified about this. I also feel it is unfair to recall fleet versions of my vehicle but not civilian vehicles like mine. Is there anything I can do" is Ford going to recall vehicles with the plastic intake manifold anytime soon"
Contact stated the vehicle stalled at low speeds and the engine light was on. He was told by an independent mechanic it was a manifold leak. The dealer has not been contacted. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. Due to the excessive expense no repairs have been made.
The consumer stated the plastic intake manifold cracked. The consumer had to replace the manifold at a cost $1600. The owner was hoping that there may be a recall on the manifold. The car was fine before this. The car was running well and a metal intake manifold was put on. The dealer could not help because of the age of the car.
Driver noticed that both frontal seat belts do not retract back. While driving driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. Updated 12-12-07. The consumer stated while driving, coolant leaked from the vehicle. The consumer was informed the vehicle had a defective intake manifold. The ball joints were defective and one of them had already failed. Updated
While driving 55-60 mph vehicle lost coolant. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that the intake manfold cracked, causing loss of coolant.
While on I-84 in waterbury, ct large amounts of smoke were emitting from rear of vehicle. Stopped and raised hood to find anti-freeze covering engine. Had my 1997 Lincoln Town car towed to Ford/Lincoln/Mercury repair shop. I was informed that the plastic intake manifold had cracked and that this is a common occurance. Private passenger vehicles are not covered under the recall, however commercial vehicles are covered. Other Ford mo co vehicles are also having same problem. Called customer assistance and was told that my vehicle is not covered and to proceed with the $1100 repair and save this bill in the event of a future recall which will entitle a refund. ($750 parts, labor $350 plus taxes). Car is currently in repair shop.
The radiator leaked. Dealer stated that manifold was cracked because it was modified with metal instead of plastic manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do.
Driving car car over heating due to a cracked intake manifold ( made of plastic ?) in shop now for repairs approxmate cost $ $1000 or more plus $200 towing.
Vehicle would stalled intermittently without warning while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the intake manifold was cracked and caused coolant to leak and flood the alternator.
While on a trip from Florida to Illinois in mid May 2004, in a rural area about 50 miles West of chattanooga, tn, the over temp. Warning sounded. I investigated and found the whole engine compartment was covered with coolant. By allowing the engine to cool and adding water several times, I was able to "limp" to a repair shop. They found the intake manifold crossover had failed and the part was not available and would have to be ordered from out of state. This was Friday afternoon and the expensive Lincoln Town car could not be repaired until the following Monday (if the part arrived by then) Monday evening we were on our way again - back to Florida. We had missed our commitments in Illinois due to the delay and had to cancel our trip. As a couple in their late 70's, I feel we were exposed to a potentially dangerous situation and unnecessary expense because of a known defect and poor design on the part of the Ford Motor Co.
While driving 25 mph the driver noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a body shop. The mechanic informed the driver that the intake manifold needed to be replaced due to a blow out.
While driving at 65 mph vehicle overheated. Vehicle was taken to an independent shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked. And coolant spilled inside the engine. The manufacturer was contacted but refused to provide and financial assistance (intake manifold #1L2Z9439aa).
While driving consumer noticed black smoke coming from the engine. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that intake manifold failed, and replaced intake manifold,
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- Mistigan, MI, USA