4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,265 miles

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problem #27

Aug 152004

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 10-15 mph, the thermostat stuck and became hot. The vehicle overheated and the intake manifold failed. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer because it cannot be driven. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 111,000.

- Hardy, AR, USA

problem #26

Nov 202006

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,204 miles
Dear sir or madam: I am aware of the Ford campaign 05N04 regarding the composite intake manifold replacement program. My 1996 crown vic fell to this defect to on 11/20/06 which resulted in a needed replacement using the prescribed Ford repair kit. My local Ford dealer said the repair program had expired with no reimbursement possible. After soliciting Ford comments directly (reply can be forwarded) I interpret their response that part failure, while the same as others, did not happen soon enough and therefore ineligible. In your opinion is there any recourse to appeal their denial for claim" are you still receiving letters/emails that this is an ongoing problem? might there be another judgment against them to cover others with this same failure" your help is appreciated. Thank you. Updated 02/15/07.

- York, PA, USA

problem #25

Sep 142006

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,614 miles
My wife while traveling to visit her son in a distant city, she pulled into a shopping center to call him, he lived nearby. He came to the shopping center in an effort to lead her to his residence. When leaving she noticed smoke and thought the vehicle caught fire. Further investigation proved it was an ant-ifreeze leak. The failure was the intake manifold produced of an inferior material (nylon) a crack developed at 100614 miles causing the antifreeze to leak out and overheat the engine and cause more damage. Within several day the auto went to the repair shop and the intake manifold was replaced a substantial cost. There was no recall present with this event however Ford Motor Company had a class action suit with this event as its center piece. Unfortunately the failure on my Ford occurred after the class action suit expired. The suit was limited by a time frame. My thought is all nylon manifold will fail far short of the expectations of the life of the engine.

- Clifton, IL, USA

problem #24

Jan 282006

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I filed a statement with Ford Motor Company on January 26, 2006 with the original repair receipt and the defective manifold. I have not received any reply as of this date, I checked with the company on February 16 and was told it was being reviewed. What do they have to review? I have the receipt from July 2002, the original defective manifold, and the repair department manager filled out the papers and filed them. I filed the form at coconut point Ford, 22360 S. tamiami trail, esteo, fl. And they said they had to send the form to sam galloway Ford Inc, 1800 boy scout dr., ft. Myers, fl. Since they are the ones to write the checks. I followed the directions to the letter for the claim and am not getting a response. I think they are waiting until March 16 is past then they will say I am too late to file. Please see what you can do for me.

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

problem #23

Feb 152005

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I had to replace the intake manifold on my 1996 Crown Victoria earlier this year. I received a letter about a lawsuit that the cost of the manifold would be reimbursed by Ford if the final settlement was approved. I have read the information provided and although Ford knowingly put a faulty part in my car, I will not receive a reimbursement simply because my repair is beyond the 7 years mentioned in the lawsuit. I want to know what can be done. Had I known that this part was inappropriate for the job that it was intended to do, I would not have bought the car. Even I know better than to put a plastic/vinyl part where the heat is so intense!!!!! Ford needs to be forced by the government to reimburse all of us, .......period. I don't make a lot of money and had to use a house payment to pay for this and I still haven't caught up! Ford screwed me one time before back in the 80's and I screwed up by buying another Ford.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #22

Apr 172005

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,374 miles
1996 Ford cp intake manifold cracked at the seaam....manufacturer's recall, no notification.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #21

Mar 172005

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,230 miles
I have a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria with a 4.6L engine. I bought it March 16th 2005. On March 17th 2005 I drove it for the first time to work. I accelerated to 70 mph on the us-131. The intake gave out and smoked out the entire highway. It cracked on the front coolant runner of the intake manifold. I was alte to work and had to have the car towed. I am going to be charged about $600 for the replacement intake installled. The mechanic told me that the intakes were recalled, but only on commercial vehicles not private owned. Why is this" is the private citizen not important enough" I am living from paycheck to paycheck now, I can't afford to have this kind of work done. My income is limited. I can only hope I can scrape up the money, so I can get to work now. Not happy. I will keep the old part.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #20

Oct 092003

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Plastic intake manifold cracked, fire hazard; major engine parts made of plastic, not made to with stand high heat temps. Replaced intake manifold, only available replacement is plastic as well, which will crack again!!!!

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #19

Nov 202003

(reported on)

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Problems with vehicle's plastic intake manifold. (nar) dealer was notified.

- Terrytown, LA, USA

problem #18

Feb 112004

Crown Victoria

  • 114,000 miles
While driving and without warning coolant leaked from intake manifold.

- Seaford, DE, USA

problem #17

Aug 292003

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,742 miles
The intake manifold cracked.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #16

Nov 052003

Crown Victoria

  • miles
While driving at 30 mph driver noticed smoke coming from inside of the vents. Driver pulled over and lifted the hood up. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. Mechanic noticed that the intake manifold cracked inside, causing a leak.

- Hope, AR, USA

problem #15

Jun 152003

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Consumer states that intake manifold cracked, causing the fluid to leak onto the engine. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

- Danville, CA, USA

problem #14

Aug 012002

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Consumer states the vehicle overheated and there was loss of coolant while driving, due to a crack in the intake manifold. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Fowlerville, MI, USA

problem #13

Jun 012002

Crown Victoria

  • miles
While traveling at 25 mph the temperature gauge went to hot, and consumer could smell antifreeze burning smell. Mechanic stated it was a cracked manifold behind alternater.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #12

May 052002

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is a strong antifreeze smell while driving, then, power steering started slipping. Vehicle was towed to dealer, cracked intake manifold needed to be replaced. Consumer states when pulling over, the engine was steaming from a crack in the intake manifold just behind the alternator, engine coolant was spraying onto the alternator and belt, the coolant leak disabled the power steering unit, the spark plug wires had also been contaminated due to the coolant leak and the thermostat had to be replaced.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

problem #11

Nov 272001

Crown Victoria

  • miles
My engine coolant leaks out via a cracked manifold intake. It causes the engine to overheat, and has damaged the alternator with leaking coolant.

- Loris, SC, USA

problem #10

Nov 272001

Crown Victoria

  • miles
My engine coolant leaks out via a cracked manifold intake. It causes the engine to overheat, and has damaged the alternator with leaking coolant.

- Loris, SC, USA

problem #9

Apr 202001

Crown Victoria

  • miles
I had my 1996 Crown Victoria in for its' regular preventative maintenance. My mechanic (whom I have been going to for 15 years) discovered the coolant was low. Upon further inspection; the manifold was found to have a crack in it and was slowly leaking out coolant. This is the original Ford part and is not under a recall at this time. However, upon contacting my Ford dealer - I was informed that this part has been recalled for the police vehicles (same make, model and year). I have been in contact with Ford. They said if there would be a recall, I would be eligible for a refund for this repair. Ford gave me the NHTSA's web site so I can move forward on a recall for this Ford part. This is clearly a defective part - given the low mileage (less than 65,000) of my car. I want to know what else I need to do to pursue a recall for this defective part. Thank you.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #8

Sep 172000

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Manifold pipe is cracked, it is made out of plastic and water is leaking out, and vehicle overheated. Consumser has contacted the dealership.

- Witcha Fall, TX, USA

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