The intake manifold failed and coolant leaked from crack in the intake manifold. Ford knows of the problem and has several recalls for the problem that covers only the fleet cars (taxi and police). The same defective part is used on consumer vehicles. I think that all 4.6L SOHC V8 engines with this design defect should be covered.

- Florence, SC, USA

Consumer states while driving 50mph the intake manifold cracked.

- Greenville, SC, USA

While driving vehicle caught on fire from plastic manifold, and engine shut down.. dealer has been notified. Any additional information feel free to add.

- Cocos, FL, USA

Plastic intale manifold water tubes failed. Cory Ford binghamton, NY. Parts dept related that this is a high rate failure mode. On Ford & Mercury "w" setries engines.re-engineered replacement manifold kit cost aprox $500 kit includes re designed intake manifold with aluminum encapsulated tubing, new gaskets & new design alternator bracket. Total cost of repair over $1,000. This should be a recall it is a design error. It is not covered by warranty. With a heart condition I was fortunate that this failure did not occur in a remote area. This is a failure is directly related to an inherrant design deficiency. One only has to compare the kit to the oem part to verify this.

- Johnson City, NY, USA

While driving at highway speed vehicle started to shutter, and smoke was coming from engine. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated intake manifold was cracked. There is a recall 01 F 025 000 for same problem consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Faint sudden noise from the engine compartment (coolant causing serpentine belt slippage, I believe) and then the engine overheated. Due to roughly a 3 inch crack in the intake manifold plastic composite which dumped coolant into the back of the alternator. I was able to pull off before the engine was damaged. Both the dealer, who is to be commended for a quick and effective repair (makes one wonder if the mechanics have had a lot pf practice with this repair), and Ford Motor Company tell me there is no relief for repairs on a car with my VIN although the replacement part is constructed of metal and composite rather than composite alone. I appreciate this design change which hopefully will ward off another similar failure but doesn't changing the design recognize that there was a weakness" on this same web-site I read that some Ford fleet vehicles were recalled and repaired. Concerning safety, the only issue this senior citizen faced was the stress of walking four tenths of a mile in the June heat and humidity to call for help and in paying the tow and repair expense. One is not surprised or greatly upset when the alternator wears out - but the intake manifold? what kind of stress testing did this non-moving part get when approved for production"

- Bloomington, IN, USA

Intake manifold leak.

- Rockville, MD, USA

The consumer stated that under moderate acceleration front panel of the intake manifold water passage crossover failed and water sprayed under the vehicle resulting in temporary loss of control.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

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.

- Bullhead City, AR, USA

The consumer stated that under moderate acceleration front panel of the intake manifold water passage crossover failed and water sprayed under the vehicle resulting in temporary loss of control.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

Ford knows about this defect but will not offer any assistance to customers who own residential Crown victorias. The design flaw (fatigue crack in composite intake manifold coolant crossover passage) affects vehicles with the 4.6 liter engines assembled between 8/8/95 and 11/22/97 at the St. Thomas plant. The crack causes a rapid loss of coolant directly behind the alternator and can result in severe engine damage due to overheating. I was able to pull over after the engine started to overheat. The tow truck took it to the Ford dealer where a redesigned manifold was installed at my cost.

- Hanson, MA, USA

Consumer contacted dealership for recall 01F025000 repairs concerning intake manifold leak, but was unable to have work completed for lack of parts.

- Fresno, CA, USA

Intake manifold developed a crack and I lost all of the coolant @ 65 mph, causing the vehicle to overheat. Ford has issued a recall for fleet vehicles (taxis, police, limos) but does not cover the same part (same part #) on civilian vehicles. The replacement part is the same poorly designed unit, which over time, will most likely fail again.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

Sudden structural rupture of plastic intake manifold with resultant sudden lost of coolant. Also, false coolant temperature reading due to no coolant. Passing motorist alerted driver of depending problems.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

Intake manifold cracked causing vehicle to overheat, tsb 01M02, consumer requests reimbursement since there is a service bulletin regarding the problem.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

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.

- Newton, AL, USA

Plastic intake manifold cracked for no apparent reason.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Intake manifold cracked where alternator is mounted. Had noticed minilmal coolant leak and gradual increase in temp over the last year. Finally found crack in plastic intake manifold.

- Niceville, FL, USA

Intake manfold split. This is not the only problem with this vechile, but there is a vibration inthe transmission. This car was purchased under warranty, but because it's out Ford Motor Co. Doesn't want to respond in good faith.

- Accident, MD, USA

When traveling on the highway about 50mph the intake manifold developed a crack, causing the anti-freeze to leak onto the engine compartment, resulting in an overheating conditions. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA