Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS / 1997

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 003211103 Incident Date: Feb, 05 2003
Consumer's City: SUN CITY Consumer's State: AZ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: GRAND MARQUIS Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2MELM75W5VX Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 21 2003 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The plastic part on the 4.6 liter engine of my 1997 grand marquis failed in a remote part of arizona which resulted in complete engine replacement. i understand that all 4.6 engines in crown victoria's, mercury's, lincoln's, and ford trucks had this part on which many failed. ford motor co. so much as admitted that this part was unacceptable, because the plastic part was replaced with a metal one. however they decline to do anything if the car is beyond warranty. i understand that they had a hidden warranty for police cars and taxis with no mileage restrictions. help !!!!!!! *nlm