Defective intake manifold is was made of a cheap plastic..

- Paterson, NJ, USA

Intake manifold crack causing a major coolant leak and engine malfunction cause coolant running to last spark plug hole in passenger side. Engine size 4.6 8cyl. Same as my Explorer 2002.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph he smelled anti freeze. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls on the vehicl. He had previously received a recall letter for the intake manifold but the dealer did not perform the recall repair. The vehicle had three transmission replacements for this failure, two by the dealer and one the contact. He stated that there was anti freeze all over his engine. He stated he has taken the vehicle to the dealer three times and they advised him that he has to pay for the repairs. The dealer stated the failure was due to the intake manifold. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 142,000.

- Charlevoix, MI, USA

1999 Ford Crown Victoria blew out original spark plug and a fire was ignited as the fuel vapor was ignited by the coil pack.

- Cleveland, GA, USA

I began noticing problems with my 1999 Crown Victoria in early 2005. My check engine light kept coming on and it kept using a lot of coolant. A Ford technician told me during a recent repair that it needed another "intake manifold" and that it would cost me $800 to fix it at the dealership. I asked him if it was covered under any warranty and I was told no. The other night I was driving down I-35 headed towards dallas when the high temperature gauge started going off. I slowed down and pulled over and when I opened the hood, there was coolant spraying from the front of the intake manifold (near the thermostat). I was able to cool the car down by putting water in the radiator. However, I had to do this every couple of miles because the water kept shooting out of the top of the engine. I finally got to a well lit area and was able to isolate the leak. There is a gash in the intake manifold approximately 2 inches long. I just checked the internet for solutions to my problem and I found out that Ford was sued in a class action lawsuit for their defective plastic intake manifolds. It turns out, my vehicle is one of the vehicles that was covered in the class action suit. (and, it was covered when Ford told me it wasn't!!!) so I called Ford to have them come pick up my vehicle and repair it. Now they tell me I have to pay for it myself!" could someone please help me? I don't think I should have to pay for something that Ford already knows is a defective part. I mean, who would make engine parts out of plastic anyway" I don't know if anyone can help me but if you can, please let me know. I have taken the rest of the week off work so I can try to resolve this. Thank you.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Engine on my car just stopped working and when towed to facility the mechanic informed me the engine was gone. Warranty people came to look at the vehicle and stated I used bad gasbecause carbon had built up on the rings and would not honor warranty. All fluids were clear and car has been properly maintained.

- Clay, NY, USA