A. R. O'Neill Director Vehicle Service and Programs Ford Customer Service Division		Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121

• Certain 1996 through 2001 Model Year Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
• Certain 1998 through 2001 Model Year Crown Victoria with Taxi Prep Package
• Certain 1998 through 2001 Lincoln Town Car Limousine and Livery Prep Package

REFERENCE: Owner Notification Program 01M02: Additional Coverage on Certain 4.6L SOHC Intake Manifolds Installed on certain 1996-2001 Crown Victoria Taxis, Police cars and Lincoln Town Car Limousine and Livery cars.

PROGRAM TERMS

This additional coverage program will be in effect for 7 years from the warranty start date, regardless of mileage

VEHICLES COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM

• Certain 1996 through 1997 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Vehicles with 4.6L SOHC engines built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant from the beginning of production for the 1996 Model Year through January 28, 1997
• Certain 1998 through 2001 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Vehicles with 4.6L SOHC engines built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant from November 22, 1997 through December 15, 2000
• Certain 1998 through 2001 Crown Victoria Taxi Vehicles with 4.6L SOHC engines built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant from November 22, 1997 through December 15, 2000
• Certain 1998 through 2001 Lincoln Town Car Limousine Prep Package and Livery Vehicles with 4.6L SOHC engines built at the Wixom Assembly Plant from November 22, 1997 through December 15, 2000

   REASON FOR SUPPLEMENT

This supplement revises the part number applications for 2001 model year vehicles. See Attachment II, page 1 of 2.

REASON FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE

Some of the composite intake manifolds used on 4.6L SOHC engines may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct. This condition could result in engine coolant leakage which, if not serviced, may cause engine overheating. Complete loss of coolant may result in engine damage or engine failure.

SERVICE ACTION

If an intake manifold coolant leak is detected, the dealer will replace the intake manifold. Owners of the affected cars are being notified that additional coverage for this specific condition is being provided. The coverage will be for 7 years from the warranty start date of the vehicle (no mileage limitation). This additional coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.

ATTACHMENTS

• Attachment I: Administrative Information
• Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
• Attachment III: Technical Information
• Customer Notification Letter

QUESTIONS?

Claims Information: 1-800-423-8851
Other Special Service Support Center Questions: 1-800-325-5621

©2001 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Published By: Recall/Service Programs Department
Ford Customer Service Division