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A class action lawsuit filed by a group of Ford drivers alleges that its diesel trucks are prone to catastrophic engine failure, and that the company knew about this problem but did nothing to remedy it.
Plaintiffs Zachary J. Farlow and 14 other Ford drivers are current or former owners or lessees of the 2011 to 2018 Ford diesel vehicles that are equipped with a Power Stroke 6.7L engine and a CP4 fuel injection pump.
The plaintiffs claim that the fuel injector pump, which is manufactured by Bosch, is not equipped to handle American diesel fuel and malfunctions in a way that can cause catastrophic engine failure. Allegedly, this engine failure can occur without warning.
The Ford truck class action states that when the pump is used with American diesel fuel, the pump shoots metal shavings into the fuel injection system, an occurrence which can then lead to engine failure.
Farlow and the other drivers say that the pump works well in Europe, but doesn’t work in America, a difference that the company was aware of but did not notify consumers of.
The Ford diesel truck class action states that the auto maker did this in an attempt to sell more diesel vehicles than they would have had they properly notified consumers of the defect.
The plaintiffs say that had they known that the vehicles were fatally defective in this way, they would not have purchased the vehicle or would not have paid as much for it as they did to either lease or buy the vehicles. The Ford drivers claim that they were financially injured by Ford because of this.
Additionally, the consumers claim that Ford unjustly gained enrichment from this misrepresentation, because they profited from the sale of the vehicles in ways that they otherwise would not have had they faithfully represented the vehicles to the public.
The Ford engine defect class action states that “unfortunately for the American public, the easiest way for Ford to succeed was to cheat American consumers on usability and overall vehicle functionality by equipping class vehicles with this ticking time bomb of a fuel injection pump that dooms the modern Ford Power Stroke diesel engine system from day one.”
Allegedly, Ford’s communications with Bosch indicate that Ford knew that the pump would not work with American diesel fuel for more than a decade. The two companies partnered in 2004, and from the beginning, Ford was aware of the problem, the plaintiffs state.
To support their claim that the company knew of the problem and that they intentionally did not tell consumers about it in an attempt to not have their profits hindered, Farlow and the other consumers cite communications between Ford and Bosch that indicate that Ford was concerned about the possible financial hit to Ford if the company were to cover the problem under the vehicles’ warranty.
Farlow and the other drivers are represented by Jeff D. Friedman, Steve W. Berman, and Sean R. Matt of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP and Robert C. Hilliard and Rudy Gonzales Jr. of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP.
The Ford Fuel Injection Pump Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Zachary J. Farlow, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. 3:18-cv-06967, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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52 thoughts onFord Class Action Says Trucks Prone to Catastrophic Engine Failure
I own a 2013 Ford F-250 6.7 liter diesel. I have had to have 3 complete fuel system replacements in this truck. All under 60,000 miles. The dealers claimed water contamination but never found water in the lines. “Water must have been in there at some point” was the only reason I was given after begging them to give me a better answer. The last complete fuel replacement that was done there was still water in the fuel separator when I picked it up with a brand new fuel system. This is a huge problem where people like me are getting screwed. I have almost $30,000 in new fuel systems invested. Ford still can’t tell me how it’s happening, but quick to say it is not covered under warranty. Please let me know how I can join any suit pertaining to this defect. Thank you.
I have a 2014 f 350 6.7 blu up at 116,000 can anyone help
2012 Ford F450 200k miles on the odometer.
Does not start, fuel pressure does not build.
Injectors shorted and looks like it has lots of metal in fuel system.
I have a 2014 f 350 6.7 116,000 engine blu up , can anyone heip
2011 f250 ..Had to have engine replaced. $20,000 . Ford did nothing, paid out of pocket . Was already payed for on top of that when it blew. Valve dropped and blew motor.
My 2011 F350 had complete engine failure at 99,460 miles with a broken off exhaust valve. It’s not a glow plug issue as many believe. Cost was $20k for block, fuel sys, turbo, and labor. Ford offered no help at all and won’t even discuss it with me. After a lifetime of Ford’s, I’ll likely not purchase another.
I have a 2011 6.7. Glow plug broke and $17k later I have a new engine. Ford offered to do nothing!
I have a 2013 Ford F350 with a 6.7 engine for it I bought it with 139000 miles from the Ford dealer in Middletown New York put 7000 miles on it and the fuel system completely gave out. They want $11000 to fix it can you help
I have a 2012 F450 Super Duty 6.7L Diesel. At 115,000 miles the engine started losing power, the motor started knocking, and it locked up causing a catastrophic engine failure. It has been maintained well. Was told this engine should go 450,000 miles without any issues. I am looking
At $16 to $20,000 to have fixed. Are you able to help?
I have a 2015 that did these same thing replaced 3 motors in underived a year. Went and bought a 2017. Original motor blew at 115,000 paid for a full long block and now 6 months later dead again. I have lost so much business over this and the money I have spent on repairs is over 30,000. Please contact me.
I have been through two trucks in two years and over 59,000 dollars in repairs plus so much money and two bad reviews on my business.
I have a 2010 F-150 that motor blew without any warning. One minute it was driving just fine, the next heard a loud noise and engine shut down. In the process of replacing. Please contact.