Intake Manifold May Crank Near Thermostat Resulting in Coolant Leak on Ford Thunderbird

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The composite (plastic) intake manifold may crack near the thermostat housing and cause a coolant leak. Ford released an updated manifold that was reinforced to prevent a recurrence. No recall was issued for this problem but Ford did extend the warranty to seven years on some models from the date of purchase.

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