Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / CROWN VICTORIA / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007112672 Incident Date: Apr, 12 2007
Consumer's City: HAVERTOWN Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: CROWN VICTORIA Model Year: 1998
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#: 2FAFP74W9WX Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 20 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 06 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Intake manifold thermostat housing ( of composite material) on a 1998 ford crown victoria lx engine, cracked causing coolant to leak, and subsequently the engine to overheat. car was brought to dealership for repair at a cost of $1055.18. ford provided a recall to repair this defect to "commercial" users (police, taxis etc.), however ford did not extend this coverage to individual owners of cars beyond the 1997 model year ford crown victoria lx. *jb