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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
2012 f360 6.7 powered out going up a slight incline towing my brand new 40ft 5th wheel. Had it towed to local dealer and was told the fuel pump had been going out for a long time and sent metal shavings throughout the engine. I asked about it and they say they have never seen anything like it. Going to cost me over 20 grand for a rebuilt engine. Crooks!!!! Damn thing only had 76000 miles on it!!!!
2015 F350 completely stock; 57,000 mile. Catastrophic engine failure, shop says it is from failure of injector pump. Just put $15,000 into new engine. Ford would not do anything about it. Are you able to get any of my money back?
I am currently in the middle of dealing with having my engine replaced due to a broken exhaust valve. 2011 F350 with the 6.7, 93,400miles. $12,000 to put a used 2015 engine in the truck. Lifetime Ford fan but this leaves a very bad taste in my mouth. They should have recalled the early build 6.7’s they flat out knew that there was a major problem!!!
Sudden catastrophic engine failure at 99,500 miles at 63 mph, on 2011 F350 Super Duty. All service performed by Ford dealership. 12k for repair.
My 2012 Ford F-350 Deisel bought in the USA suffered catastrophic engine failure going up a hill on the Hwy
Manage to get 200km on it
$1300 tow bill to ford dealer to be told I need a new motor $20000 canadian dollars plus tax
And I bought the Deisel for longevity
Silly me I also have invested in a 2014 ford
And 2017 ford Deisel as well
Abviously all ticking time bombs
That’s $250k in trucks all brand new
Come on ford do the right thing
I will need an engine replacement on our 2011 Ford diesel due to engine problems caused by piston 7 failure.
Is it better to wait on Ford or go with a law firm’s class action where they collect 40% of the reimbursement?
I own a 2017 F250, 6.7 liter turbo diesel purchased in 2018 new, as our retirement vehicle to pull our present 30 foot travel trailer, and eventually our retirement fifth wheel. With only 14,000 miles, it also suffered catastrophic engine failure. Ford takes zero responsibility for this catastrophic event. Prior to failure, I was alerted 2 weeks prior, that the water separator needed to be drained, which I did, and notified my local service representative, who informed me that everything would be fine. I pulled our travel trailer more than 200 miles before we suffered engine failure. Something doesn’t make sense; if in fact there was water in the fuel, how did the truck pull a 3 1/2 ton travel trailer more than 200 miles before, WITHOUT WARNING, our truck suffered catastrophic engine failure one block from my home.
I have a 2011 F250 Super Duty 6.7L Diesel with compression issue. Mechanic has advised it is a known issue and will result in engine failure and replacement. Ford refuses to stand behind and do anything. Has low mileage (160k) for diesel. If this is a known issue for the 2011 & 2012, why isn’t Ford standing behind their product, especially since they knew of the problem? Any assistance or advise?
2012 Ford F-250 6.7L power-stroke sudden catastrophic engine failure no warning lights no noise driving at 70mph on inner state and truck lost all power suddenly just stopped. Cost over $10,000 with a shop discount on the engine.