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Ford Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit related to an alleged spark plug defect in certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a Ford F-150, Ford F-Super Duty truck, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator or Lincoln Mark LT, you may be entitled to compensation from the class action settlement.
The Ford class action lawsuit alleges that the following vehicles with 5.4-liter 3-valve engines contain defects that cause the spark plugs to become stuck and sometimes break in the engine during the removal process:
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford F-250 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford F-350 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford Expeditions
- 2005-2008 Lincoln Navigators
- 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LTs
According to the Ford class action lawsuit, the spark plug defects make it more difficult and expensive to remove the spark plugs. The plaintiffs assert that Ford should have known that the two-piece spark plugs used in the 5.4-liter 3-valve engines were prone to become stuck and break in the engine during the removal process.
Ford denies the allegations but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation. The class action settlement provides partial reimbursement for past and future spark plug replacements.
The Ford spark plug class action settlement was preliminarily approved on June 18, 2015.
UPDATE: The Settlement Administrator is in the process of working through the Claim Forms submitted by Class Members. According to the settlement website, checks are expected to be mailed out by late spring 2016.
UPDATE JULY 2, 2016: The “late Spring 2016” update has been removed from the settlement website and replaced with the following: “The settlement administrator is currently processing claims submitted by class members. Class members will be notified after their claims have been processed.” Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Ford spark plug settlement include all current or former owners or lessees of the following vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford F-250 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford F-350 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford Expeditions
- 2005-2008 Lincoln Navigators
- 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LTs
The vehicles covered by the Ford spark plug class action settlement must have been sold or leased in the United States and contain a 5.4 liter 3-valve engine.
Potential Award
Varies. The amount each Class Member is entitled to receive depends upon the cost incurred and any documentation provided.
Class Members who spent more than $300 in parts and labor to replace 8 spark plugs are entitled to partial reimbursement for the documented and unreimbursed amounts paid to a Ford-authorized dealer, third-party repair facility or parts supplier for the parts and labor required to obtain a spark plug replacement.
Under the terms of the class action settlement, “Spark Plug Replacement” means:
- Replacement or attempted replacement of one or more spark plugs that occurred when the vehicle had been driven no more than 120,000 miles; or
- Replacement or attempted replacement of one or more spark plugs that occurred when the vehicle had been driven more than 120,000 miles if an authorized Ford dealership instructed the Class Member to wait to have the spark plugs replaced.
NOTE: If your vehicle has more than 120,000 miles and you have not yet had the spark plugs replaced, you must have the Spark Plug Replacement completed at an authorized Ford dealership no later than Dec. 22, 2015 to be eligible for reimbursement from the class action settlement.
Proof of Purchase
Appropriate documentation of the Spark Plug Replacement is necessary to obtain partial reimbursement from the class action settlement. Such documentation may include a copy of a receipt or other documentation showing:
- The services performed
- The name of the repair facility or dealership that performed the Spark Plug Replacement
- The date of service
- The amount paid
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the parts number of the replacement spark plugs, or some other indicator that the spark plugs were replaced in a vehicle
- The mileage of the vehicle
Class Members who are unable to submit a copy of a receipt or other documentation may file a claim for reimbursement of up to $50.
Claim Form Deadline
If you had your spark plugs replaced before you received the Class Notice in the mail, the deadline to file a claim is Aug. 25, 2016.
If you had your spark plugs replaced after you received the Class Notice in the mail, the deadline to file a claim is Feb. 27, 2017.
Case Name
In re: Ford Motor Co. Spark Plug and Three Valve Engine Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 1:12-md-2316, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Final Hearing
1/25/2016
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Renkim Corporation
Ford Spark Plug Claim Center
P.O. Box 1968
Southgate, MI 48195-0968
1-844-881-0285
Class Counsel
James C. Shah
SHEPHERD FINKELMAN MILLER & SHAH LLP
Jeffrey S. Goldenberg
GOLDENBERG SCHNEIDER LPA
Defense Counsel
Krista L. Lenart
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC
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127 thoughts onFord, Lincoln Spark Plug Class Action Settlement
This situation gets worse I tell you more after my loyer gets back to me .Still a die hard ford fan .
1 bolt is all that holds the gasoline seals secure to the injectors of engion of truck and if that gets nocked lose off by a ejecting plug that a misfire cinder that gas was spewing into and would go into gear to get out of others harms way at 76.Had to break off coil from disturber cap to change out due to a welded bolt that holds it all into place drivers side 3 plug from the front of my 5.4 L trition ford truck engine .Still having prolbems with the truck transmission main seal is going out and so it sits .Im my personal oppionion this particular engine is just a bad design of where components are located and these dam porcelain plugs didn’t help ether motercraft .I triply beleve it’s not anyone’s fault it’s mine I should have taken the train lol.Thats the crazy part as this was happening the Bart train broke down across the street .
I’m expecting my money any time now ford need for smog bill thanks no hard feeling just a old truck and they new it when that dealership sold it to me .
Took truck in for service and tune up .I wanted them to fix issues with the ignition /shifter .After diagnostic check that I wasn’t charged for to troubleshoot problems to come up with solution to bill me.I was given a report showing health of truck features and was asked what I would be able to afford to have fixed .I explaind to them I just recently bought the truck and wasn’t happy about the truck that was sold by a ford certified dealership with out Warrenty and wasn’t able to add on Warrenty wich doesn’t matter if I got or not because it’s not coverd anyway I checked be for I even went to dealers .Even though I signed up for addishional Warrenty but my credit score came out to be 585 according to experin .A day or so went by and I was called to pick up truck .I brought my friend to help me pick it up .When I got there my truck was sitting in the lane running .I went in to see my service provider who had been helping me he was nice and explained what they did to fix it and gave me my bill I paid them and had my buddy try to follow me but it wouldn’t go into gear so I told them what’s up why didn’t you fix it my service provider said they changed a sencer and I would just have to play with the shifter it would eventually go into gear .No tune up eather just fixed the start up problem and did a oil change no new air filter ether and it wouldn’t go into gear they finally got it into gear for me and I left happy .When I got home I was having a the same problem so I had it towed in to have it fixed .I picked it up again same problems accured and still no tune up .I was so pissed .This truck was nothing but a headake I was rushed into due to my bugget and inshurance policy wich coverd me for a car rental to find a new vechical .Durring this time I had to find a new job fix my totaled car and hold down a job .I had a blow out and needed tires along with a tune up and now smog was required again.The dealership did that last year when I bought the truck and I needed to do it again was curios as to why .I spent 5 long days at wallmart just to have new tires but that was a big problem and turned out a new carrer path for me at Goodyear certified ties .I was headed to work in my pt Cruiser that I fixed when the hood flew open .I called into work explaining the situation and my situation with my truck .I even asked for help fixing them and was denied explaining to me how they had no time to help and we’re not empressed by attandance they gave me a week off as part of policy procedures .Durring this time I was almost killed at 76 gas station due to fords neglect to properly service and repair truck .I was termited after my weeks vacation and it only gets worse from there …I’m supposed to be refunded for my service from San Lenardo ford dealership and serevice center and feel they owe me a lot more than just a cupple hundred bucks is that what my life is worth ?Effecting me and require help asap .
I have not received anything and we are in the beginning of summer.
UPDATE: The Settlement Administrator is in the process of working through the Claim Forms submitted by Class Members. According to the settlement website, checks are expected to be mailed out by late spring 2016.
Nothing received to date. Late spring is almost over. Debra
Has anyone heard or received anything yet?
good afternoon just want to know how to have a ford dealership make spark plug changes free of charge
This the second 2006 Lincoln Navigator I have owned. As of 05/2016 I have not received any communication from Ford Motor Company. I still reside at the same address and have the same name. What do you think is the issue.