Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / CROWN VICTORIA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003248688 Incident Date: Nov, 29 2003
Consumer's City: YORKTOWN Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: CROWN VICTORIA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2FALP74W3VX Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 30 2003 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 10 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The manifold in my 1997 crown victoria cracked. i understand that this is a defect particular to the 4.6 liter engine which my car has. my car is low mileage (about 47,000) is six years old and i am the second owner having had it for 4 years. i have had regular service by the dealer from whom the car was purchased. i understand that the manifold on this particular size engine has been found defective in other model cars and although a recall was issued my vin no. does not match a specific list and therefore, i have to cover the $1000 expense. i will not buy another ford when i sell the one i now own and i will strongly encourage others not to buy any model car with this engine. i plan to file a small claims lawsuit against ford when i have all the repairs completed. fortunately, i had only driven a mile from home and my husband was with me when this occurred. had it not been for his attention to details things would likely have been really bad.*ak