While driving at highway speeds consumer heard a snapping noise. When this occurred vehicle started pulling to the right. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership there was a hole in the intake manifold, and the fluid had leaked out.

- Euclid, OH, USA

When driving 55 mph and without warning intake manifold cracked, causing oil to leak. Dealer has been notified.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

Intake manifold cracked causing the car to overheat. Found on numerous websites that Ford is aware of the problem, which seems to happen frequently. However, the recall for the part is only for service vehicles and does not cover private vehicles. The part number is the same for both vehicles and is a hazard on the vehicle regardless of whether it is commercial or not. Private vehicles should be covered by the recall.

- El Prado, NM, USA

I have a 1997 Grand Marquis with less than 60,000 miles. The intake manifold cracked July 14, 2003 while returning from a weekend vacation. I was in the middle of nowhere with my 3 year old son, 5 year old daughter and 4 month old puppy. The temperature outside was a over 95 degrees. We had a long tow to the dealership and were told the manifold was cracked. Ford has recalled all police and fleet vehicles for this problem - individuals do not rank for the recall. (discrimination? I believe many would think so!) Ford has admitted a problem by recalling police and fleet vehicles. If they won't do a full recall for us "regular folks", they should at least reimburse us for the repairs and, if applicable, towing and car rental costs.

- Rockwall, TX, USA

The consumer noticed that there was not antifreeze in the vehicle and could smell coolant inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the vehicles plastic intake manifold cracked. As a result of the failure coolant leaked into the engine and the vehicle overheated. The manufacturer made smfe finiancial adjustments for some vehicless but not for the consumers vehicle.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis - 76,000 miles - cracked intake manifold causing coolant to be dumped, engine to overheat rapidly and with no warning. Not known yet if engine has been damaged. Please advise if there is any recourse through Ford Motor Company or through litigation.

- Blythewood, SC, USA

Intake manifold split while driving causing vehicle to overheat. Dealer notified.

- Titusville, FL, USA

The plastic intake manifold cracked, which caused coolant to leak onto the engine.

- Belmont, MA, USA

The plastic intake manifold cracked, which caused coolant to leak onto the engine.

- Tampa, FL, USA

While driving the vehicle at 25-30mph the intake manifold broke. Dealer has been notified.

- Valhalla, NY, USA

While driving the vehicle at 40pmh the engine intake manifold developed a cracked and lose all antifreeze. Dealer has been notified.

- Chicago, IL, USA

While driving noticed smoke under the hood. Plastic manifold was causing the burning, and damaging wire and alternator. Dealer has been notified.

- Corpus Christy, TX, USA

Coolant is leaking from intake manifold. Dealer contacted. The dealer replaced defective plastic intake manifold piece with a metal part.

- Ross, OH, USA

Intake manifold on engine cracked while being driven 60 mph, producing smoke from rear.

- Sumter, SC, USA

While driving, consumer noticed steam coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to mechanic, plastic engine intake manifold was cracking at the seam.

- Youngsville, LA, USA