While accelerating onto freeway, noticed coolant odor; watched heat gauge carefully and drove to mechanic. Plastic intake manifold had cracked across the front and all collant was lost. Costly repairs followed. I have written to the Ford Motor Co. And requested reimbursement. Have not heard from them at this time.

- Napa, CA, USA

The vehicles intake manifold cracked causing steam to start coming from under the hood while driving, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the defective component. Nlm

- Lake Ronko, NY, USA

The front of the intake manifold cracked causing the antifreeze to leak out onto the engine causing a lot of steam.

- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

When driving no more than a block consumer noticed temperature gauge go up. Also, steam was coming from engine compartment, all coolant was lost. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer noticed intake manifold needed replacing. The consumer states similar year and models had a recall and this vehicle should be included.

- Austin, TX, USA

This plastic part split along the seam. It's a pricy repair that looks like a wanufacturing defect.

- Dunwoody, GA, USA

While driving 40mph & was coming to a stop noticed steam coming from under hood. Intake manifold had cracked. Been in contact with dealership & manufacturer. Manufacturer did not offer any assistance regarding cracked manifold. Intake manifold was made of plastic.

- Friends Wood, TX, USA

While driving about 40/50 mph vehicle started overheating and smoking because of a crack in the intake valve which caused anti freeze fluid to leak out. This was found after the vehicle was taken to the dealership.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Plastic intake manifold split open at front seam, spewed hot antifreeze all over engine compartment. I had to have vehicle towed to the dealer. Ford refused to replace part at no charge even though they are doing no charge replacements on Ford crown victorias and some mustangs(police packages). The replacement part being installed on my vehicle is different part number from the one that split. I consider the problem to be a safety issue as when the vehicle leaves me stranded on the road, my safety is being threatened.

- Hammonton, NJ, USA