Hellbore said:
Could you perhaps post the info you sent him, or email me the same info?
I am having the same problem with a 94 Thunderbird V8.
My email is
mike@walkerstop.com if you could send me the same info...
Although it may be the same engine I don't think the 1994 is covered:
Do a Google
search on these four words:
Ford intake manifold settlement You only have until March 16, 2006 to file a claim if it is covered.
Heres one story:
18 June 2005
Robert Lane, BlueOvalNews.com
Dearborn, Michigan. Ford has agreed to settle lawsuits filed against it due to cracking
intake manifolds on certain 1996-2001 4.6L engines. The engines are found in: Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car, Mustang, Cougar and Thunderbird models. The settlement could impact over 2 million vehicles and cost Ford up to $375 million USD.
The
intake manifolds Ford used were plastic and were notorious for cracking, thus causing coolant leaks.
The terms of the settlement include:
• Ford will reimburse customers with receipts for the intake repair.
• Ford will pay $735.00 to those without receipts, provided that they can verify with a dealership that a repair was made.
• Ford will extend the warranty coverage for customers whose intakes have not failed.
Ford lost an appeal earlier in the year to have the case dismissed.