1.8
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 93,933 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also began to loose coolant. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they discovered that the intake manifold was cracked. There was no recall on the intake manifold. The current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 87,500.
- Carmel, CA, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 45 mph, the temperature gauge on the vehicle began to increase. The contact pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool before driving home. Once she arrived home, she noticed smoke rising from the front end of the vehicle. This same failure has previously occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he stated that the intake manifold needed to be changed. The current and failure mileages were 123,052.
- Rockingham, NC, USA
Had spark plugs replaced. One plug exploded. Was told by Ford dealership service mechanic the intake manifold was cracked. Car was running fine before plugs were replaced. Intake manifold is plastic. (this was an issue with the 1997 model.) did the repairman crack the manifold" why is replacement part still plastic" Ford/Mercury price for part is $598.06; Napa is $281.
- Great Falls, MT, USA
: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the engine hesitated and idled badly at a stop. The contact replaced the fuel filter, but problem continued. When taken to an independent service dealer, the diagnostics showed the manifold was cracked. The manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle would sjip and jump. Updated 12/18/06.
- Sun Lakes, AZ, USA
Intake manifold blew out, sending fuel into the engine. The intake manifold was replaced.
- Duncanville, TX, USA
Problem: The car was diagnosed with a leaking head gasket & defective manifold. Cost to repair $2504.80 (I paid it) I brought the car in on 11/17/03 and got it back 11/20/03. I was told the repair was complete. As I drove it off the lot the car shimmied and stalled. The car was brought right back and they still are working on it as of 11/21/03 9am. History of problem at Ford: Ford has issued the following technical service bulletins for these two problems ( from www.alldata.com ) 03-6-2 Mar 03 engine - oil leak from R/H cylinder head gasket 02-1-4 Jan 02 engine head gasket - approved replacement procedures 01-21-10 Oct 01 engine - oil leaking from head gasket 02-2-2 intake manifold - cross-over channel coolant seepage according to www.lemonaidcars.com ( www.GM-V6lemons.com/mediaattn.htm )the Ford 4.7 liter has had these problems before and caused Ford to extend warranties to 6 yrs./ 75,000 miles on older models (www.autosafety.org/article.php?did=121&scid=59 ). they also know the manifold part used to original make the engine is defective. The repairs are costing me $2504.80 with no help from the dealer or manufacturer.
- Mason, OH, USA
- Kissimmee, FL, USA