A-PremiumUpper Intake Manifold with Gaskets Thermostat Compatible with Ford Crown Victoria 01-11, Mustang 99-04, Explorer & Lincoln Town Car 01-11 & Mercury Grand Marquis 01-11, Mountaineer, 4.6L V8

Intake fit perfect and was relatively easy to install. Here are 2 things you need to know if you are tackling this project.1, on the rear of this intake there is a capped off water port. I suggest replacing the spring clamp with a real clamp. Mine did not hold and shot off the cap. No big deal, just something to avoid.2. You will need something to put a vacuum on the coolant system before you fill it such as an (air lift). It is a sealed system and you will have a large amount of air trapped without pulling a vacuum. I learned this the hard way.The intake performs very well. Runners seem shorter than factory which seems to make more off idle response and low end power.

Installed first time leaked antifreeze profusely from both sides intake. Took it off checked o-rings didn't roll or anything put it back on was a little better but now also had a vacuum leak. Off a third time and noticed the counter sunk bolts on the bottom of the intake tightened those up installed it works perfect no leaks, then it got warm and had a small vacuum leak. The fix for me was liberal coating of rtv to the head then bring intake as straight down as I could not to smudge it use the torque patterns to lock it down been working for a while now don't think I'll ever have a problem. Honestly it being a blown plastic is what makes them hard to deal with they will bow and flex no two will likely be perfect not the producers fault it's Ford's use the rtv save you money and burn tires

Would buy again the threads are plastic you end up tapping holes with the screws

Fit my 06 crown vic. No issues.

I bought this product because my intake manifold was leaking coolant. This was supposed to be a direct replacement but after it was installed on the vehicle and was running the intake manifold had a leak. I’m assuming from poor plastic the surface was not flat at all and the gasket did not seal properly. So if you would like to change an intake manifold twice get this product. But I recommend a better brand like Motorcraft even though it’s expensive at least you only have to pay one time for it to be changed.

Part shipped in great shape with all hardware. If not mechanically inclined may want to bring to a professional for installation. Worked great for our car, as advertised part worked fine.

Intake fit nicely, preinstalled gaskets worked well. Product did not come with torque instructions so I used 18 ft lb (recommended for another intake I found online). The torque pattern is molded into the plastic. After installing the leaking (both vacuum and coolant) were 100% better but the car was now running hot and inconsistent temperature. Suspected air bound but after bleeding realized coolant was cold at the tank and replaced the provided thermostat with the original and now I’m good to go. Boiled the provided thermostat on the stove afterward and it did not open at 212. Happy with the intake for the money but wish I had not wasted my time with the new thermostat provided.

Perfect fit. Easy to install