1997 Mercury Grand Marquis problems

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis intake manifold failure has happened twice, unknown if there is any other damage because of this failure. This is a plastic manifold both have cracked. Ford has refused to take care of the problem. The first failure was in 2003. The second in 2005. Fluid loss and steam was so heavy on the second failure that the driver could not see and almost had an accident on the roadway. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 90,000 miles

The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the service check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed it stating that the intake manifold failed due to the structure. The manifold was replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 47025 and the current mileage was 47050. Updated 11/24/10 Engine and engine cooling · reported at 47,025 miles

The engine on my '97 Grand Marquis blew up with 37,057 miles on it. According to the service dept, a valve stuck open, the engine backfired into the intake and blew it out. I need to replace the intake and the cylinder head, and have been quoted about $3500 to repair it. According to the ford factory rep, ford will not participate in the repair because the car is over 6 years old. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 37,057 miles