Ford Extends Intake Manifold Warranty to Canada

Ford of Canada has extended to Canadian owners free engine intake manifold repairs and an extended warranty following a protest lodged by consumer advocate, Phil Edmonston.

“Ford’s decision to pay about $1,000 each to Canadian owners who have paid for the repair and also provide a free 7-year retroactive warranty with unlimited mileage is an excellent first step”, declared Edmonston, adding, “Ford of Canada president and CEO, William Osborne, is to be congratulated for ensuring that Canadian Ford owners are treated fairly.”

Edmonston says Ford must now extend the reimbursement period from March until December 31, 2006; give refunds to owners who complained within seven years, but were turned down; and provide funds for consequential damages caused by the engine failure.

The warranty action involves 4.6L V-8 engines in the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car from the 1996-2001 model years; 1997 Mercury Cougar, Ford Thunderbird and Ford Mustang; some Mustangs from 1998-2001; and some Ford Explorers from 2002. Ford of Canada spokeswoman Lauren More says an estimated 45,000 cars in Canada are affected.