239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
125000 mi US $159 |
Original electric engine cooling fan failed to come on once. A tap on it got it working, but a replacement was nonetheless prudent. Installation requires draining the cooling system to disconnect radiator hoses, so I did a flush and coolant replacement at the same time |
126000 mi US $190 |
My Lincoln became victim to the notorious Ford 4.6 V8 intake manifold leak. Although upgraded from plastic to metal in 2003, even the upgraded one can develop a leak. I changed it out myself (with the help of YouTube). Relatively simple, but time-consuming process. Replacement manifold is $169, but requires draining the coolant. An additional $30 covered new coolant, and a specialized tool for unhooking the fuel line. |
50000 mi | Small loss of coolant. Found heater hose at firewall had minute pin hole. Ordered new one and cut hose back 1.5" to portion that was in perfect condition in the meantime. |
108136 mi US $356 |
I found a failed tenioner and idler pulley and belt I replaced the tensioner assembly I replaced the drive belt and idler assembly |
110558 mi US $579 |
cooling fan motor bearings have failed. replaced the cooling fan motor assembly |
147000 mi US $8 |
Replaced oil drain plug. Original could not be re-used. Thread problem. |
157000 mi US $1100 |
Intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced gasket and manifold. Common problem on Ford Panther chassis. |
175000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced leaky gas tank |
136000 mi US $37 |
New radiator cap, the old one was not sealing properly |