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Ford Motor Co.
June 20 2005
The second largest U.S. automaker has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for defective intake manifolds. Up to 2 million Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Cars and Ford Crown Victorias are included in the consumer settlement. Car owners will receive at least $735 reimbursement for repairs made on faulty manifolds. Vehicle owners alleged that Ford installed plastic intake manifolds that were prone to cracking and caused coolant leaks on some 1996 to 2001 models. If every customer files a claim, the settlement could cost Ford as much as $375 million. (Jun-18-05)
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My 2000 Grand Marquis LS developed an intake manifold crack and serious leak at the thermostat housing (and perhaps other areas). The housing goes direcltly onto the intake so there is no other remedy than replace the entire intake. Is there any possibility of getting help or is the settlement considered closed.
Thanks for any assistance you can give me.
Joe
Posted by Mark A. JACKSON
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At least I can AFFORD to be cheated on this one. When this happened to my 1997 Cougar XR7 back around 2002 (only had about 60K on odometer) I received little cooperation from Lincoln and Ford Shops and the part for some reason was a lot more expensive at Lincoln than it was Ford. Luckily I was able to repair it myself but I lost about $650 fixing it myself, took me about 2days. The tow cost me about $120. But the lawsuit took too long. I sold the car many years ago to a friend for his older son. A man did he mack that car.
Posted by Debra Williamson
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I sent in a request concerning the settlement for the plastic manifolds for a 99 mercury grand marquis about two weeks ago and i haven't heard anything, and i would like to know the status of my request. I'd appreciate a response. Thank-you.
Posted by RICK HANNAMAN
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1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS
Intake manifold coolant crossovers leaking coolant in three places. almost blew the engine on the freeway. Estimated cost of repairs $ 1140.
WTF FORD! I can not afford this type of fix let alone down a vehicle for transportation. WE ALL NEED TO BAND TOGETHER AND GRAB FORD MOTOR CO BY THE ....s I have found between 7 (seven) and 9 (NINE) recalls on this vehicle. Now I know why this is my FIRST and LAST FORD VEHICLE! Is there any recourse in this matter?
Posted by Beverly Dionne
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I know there was a class action lawsuits settlement on Grand Marquis because of bad parts. Had mine replaced car running rough and would stall. Was also losing coolant. How do I get my money back for this. Everywhere I call I get a run around. Please help.
Posted by larry hisey
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2003 mercury 4.6 intake manifold cracked. any recalls car has 83000 on it . car was service at ford dealer only first 70000 miles
Posted by connie olliff
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I have a similar problem. And wondering if anybody has gotten any help on this issue? If it is worth pursuing this at all?
Posted by Kelly McQuaid
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I bought this 2001 Crown Vic 5 years ago it had 82,000 miles on it. It was bought by a retired man who took care of it. no salt exposure. Now at 121,000 i have just put 800.00 into this to figure out what was going on and why I kept getting Cylinder ! code. Now Saturday after my mechanic kept it overnight so he could see what I was first thing in the morning. Running rough, stalling etc. Now the mechanic found the intake manifold leak right by the #1 Cylinder. I am unemployed, Guardian of my mother who lives with me and is getting physical therapy and other regular Dr's appointments. I am also in school. This car is my only transportation. and my unemployment doesn't even cover my mortgage. let alone the extra money I have already put into the car to fix the problem. Now the intake manifold. I hope Ford will cover the costs I have endured to try to figure out what the problem is.
Posted by Ron Schubert
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2003 Grand Marquis 150000 miles --intake manifold cracked and leaked. Cost me 1900.00 to have repaired . Now I find out this is a common problem with the plastic manifold on Ford/Mercury products.
I would like to get refunded just like the other owners did??
Thanks
Posted by Dillon Hobbs
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I jus got my 2000 mercury grand marquis ls not even 3 months ago nd bout 2 weeks ago the intake manifold failed .. a big cloud of steam came from under the hood nd cause the whole intake manifold is all plastic, the part where the hose goes on the back of the manifold completely dissolved/ broke off,, so theres no way ta get the hose reconnected so the whole manifold is completely F*#ked ,, nd i have no income as of rite now nd this is my families only vehicle .. Will ford still help me get it repaired with no cost.. It would help out alot nd we would greatly appreciate it..
Posted by Ralph L Schultz
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I have a 99 lincoln town car purchased used....only 113,000 miles and started leaking antifreeze...come to find out there is a leaking manifold on it ford was replacing but that was a while back...now it will cost me over 800 dollars...this was part of a class action suit but they now say the time has run out....is there any way to get them to pay for this bad defect.
Posted by William D. Rook
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Mom's 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS plastic intake manifold cracked below the thermostat housing, causing antifreeze to leak when engine warmed up. It was repaired by a trusted local mechanic, by replacing the intake manifold with a Dorman aftermarket replacement that incorporates the required frontal aluminum piece. Mileage was about 148,000. Repair tickets and exact mileage are available. The intake should have been replaced by prior owners, when the recall was active. Any class action suit money left to cover her costs?
Posted by Pamela Ray
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I bought a 2000 mercury grand marquis last year only drove 2 months and have a cracked intake manifold went to junk yard pulled off a recked 2000 mercury paid $40 took didn't fit took back to junk no refunds so i took another intake from junk but didn't fit and than went to auto zone paid $280 for a brand new one 615-178 and still not the write part i need to fix my car i just lost as of why i can't found a intake manifold to fit my car 3 months later still my car is not fixed please give information why this so difficult please call or me 702-481-8510 or send me a settlement check or a intake manifold that will fit my car concern
Posted by Mike Southard
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The vehicles listed are not the only ones with this problem. The manifold cracked on my 2004 Expedition in January 2015 at 123k at a cost of $1152 at my Ford dealer. Read the forums; seems to be a common problem.
Posted by Tiffany Cooper
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I have a 1998 lincoin towncar my husband bought in 2010 he gave it to me as a gift for my birthday and its been a pretty good car it just hit 150,000 miles and now the manifold is leaking water badly and i am trying to get my disability started its hard to come uo with any money let alone all the money it will take to fix my car. Will ford still cover to get the manifold leak fixed or what ????
Posted by Ralph Bradley
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I have a 1999 Crown victoria, and at 115,000 miles it has blown an intake manifold gasket,
Is there any action by Ford for this plastic manifold.
I owned 2 1993's no problem.
Now, I thought I had a Great car, and has been until now.
Posted by Brian Harkleroad
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I have a cracked intake manifold on a 99 Lincoln town car
Posted by Tom Goddard
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My niece has a Lincoln towncar that has developed the dreaded leak at the thermostat housing. Since it is now 10-27-2016 is there anything she can do to haven ford fix it??
Thanks
Posted by Tony
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I recently purchased a 2000 Lincoln town car, and it has a crack in the plastic intake manifold. My research shows me that there was a class action suit a decade ago for this very issue. Do I have any legal recourse here since the previous owner failed to get it replaced or due to the fact that ford knows it's defective? I'm low income on disability, so $700 to replace it isn't easy to come by.
Posted by steve camfield
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I'm requesting help on a Lincoln Town Car that has a cracked intake manifold
Posted by Marla E David
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I own a 2006 mercury mountaineer premier..it will not pass emissions..the check engine light had been on for about a year and a half..because the manifold intake is stuck open..I replaced the manifold 3 times..lights still on.its been to countless mechanics and I've spent a lot of Money on this vehicle an nobody can figure out the problem.. I need help
Posted by John Dodge
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Just inherited a 1998 Grand Marquis from my mother-in-law and the intake manifold is cracked in several places. Any chance of getting some kind of settlement to get this part replaced by a Ford dealer now? It has been determined that it is a defective part and should have been recalled at the time. I have spent $2000 dollars on this car already for parts and labor. Parts that should not have gone bad at this mileage. Front axle dropped off while I was driving which left me with no control of the vehicle. I'm out of money and patience with this car that cost a lot of money back in 1998. Any advice would be appreciated.
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