Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / CROWN VICTORIA / 1997
0 Injured
0 Death
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 |