| Issue ID | 488005 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10079505 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 18/06/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Independent mechanic determined that the intake manifold cracked, and coolant spilled inside the engine, technician indicated the need to be replace the intake manifold at consumer's expense of $967. 40. *ak the consumer had an extended warranty but the technician informed the consumer that the warranty was no longer valid because the company was out of business. The consumer had the manifold replaced at a service station. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87986 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FENTON, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1LNFM82W7WYXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | STIVERS LINCOLN, MERCURY (NOW SINCLARE) |
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