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A website has been established for consumers eligible to participate in a class action settlement resolving claims over certain Ford Explorer exhaust system problems.
Lead plaintiffs Suresh Persad, Daniel G. Wright, and Robert S. Drummond had alleged Ford Motor Co. had sold defective 2016 and 2017 Ford Explorers. The defect, they alleged, allowed exhaust fumes to enter the vehicles’ passenger compartments.Â
Ford has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
The company manufactures a number of popular vehicles in addition to the Explorer, such as the Mustang, Bronco, Escape, and Ranger.
The Class that has been conditionally certified includes any entities and natural persons in the United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia who currently own or lease or previously owned or leased a model year 2016 or 2017 Ford Explorer sold or leased in the United States; the Class excludes 2016 and 2017 Police Interceptor Utility Ford Explorers.
Under the terms of the settlement, if it is approved, Ford will offer free Field Service Actions 17N03 and 19N05 repairs — or FSA repairs — by authorized dealers until July 31, 2022, regardless of warranty status, to address the Ford Explorer exhaust odor issue.
If the FSA repair does not remedy the issue, an authorized Ford dealer may perform other repairs under Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 17-0044. These repairs will be free if the vehicle is still under warranty.Â
If the vehicle is no longer under warranty, the TSB repairs will be available, but not for free. However, Class Members will be able to seek a partial reimbursement of the cost, up to $400 for either the inspection and sealing of gaps in the passenger compartment or the installation of a modified exhaust system in vehicles that are equipped with a normally aspirated 3.5-liter TiVCT.
Those amounts may be combined to a single Class Vehicle that involves both types of repairs, even if the repairs occur on different visits, as long as the repairs take place within the time and/or mileage requirements.
Those who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the Ford Explorer exhaust settlement must do so by Aug. 28, 2021.
A final fairness hearing is set for Nov. 15, 2021.
The deadline to file a claim has not yet been determined. Top Class Actions will update viewers when a claim form becomes available.
Do you drive a 2016 or 2017 Ford Explorer? What do you think of the settlement? Let us know in the comments below.
The plaintiff and proposed Class are represented by Joseph H. Meltzer and Ethan J. Barlieb of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP.
The Ford Explorer Exhaust Class Action Lawsuit is Suresh Persad, et al. v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 2:17-cv-12599-TGB-MKM, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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49 thoughts onFord Explorer Exhaust Class Action Settlement Website Is Live
I have a 2017 Ford Explorer Limited. Sometimes there is a smell and other times no smell. I too can not figure out how to apply for a claim.
Help!
We bought a 2017 explorer in 2017.when it gets in upgrade pull the smell is worse.but it comes in all time.i have tool it back to dealer about the smell but serviceman can’t seem to smell the odor.but the did or was support to put seals around the back hatch but it didn’t help.smell still comes in.makes anyone sick to stomach and headaches.ford should do the right thing buy their junk explores back and crush all them.
Hi: my name is Juan C morales me and my wife Marina M Morales, ( n by the way they have her under Marina N Morales, the letter N is incorrect it’s M ) anyway we purchased the card on July, 30 2020 a Ford Explorer Limited / Flex Fuel 2016. From Driver’s Way 100 Driver’s Way Pelham,Al 35124, we are also experienced a smell of burning oil, or something like fumes when we turn on or off A/C, so windows are open to clear smell then pull over just to clear lungs, n we also rec thru the mail a post card with a claim#: FOP-11164748401-202540. Please advise Thank Mr. & Mrs. Morales
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I have a 2016 Explorer love it but when I turn it on it smells just like piss it almost makes me sick too my stomach l was wondering were that small was coming from!! This is a disgrace and l work at Ford been their 27yrs!!!
I had a 16 and a 19, they both did it. My 19 was even worse and i was fortunately activated and was able to terminate my lease early. I’d get headaches and nausea. The dealership was trying to help me and work with me but Ford the company kept denying any issues and their idiot corporate field engineer acted like he never heard or knew of anything of the sort.. (bold face lie) Ford gave me the run around.. I wish you all luck. I now drive Toyota’s
My 2016 Ford Explorer made me & my 2 Boxers ungodly sick on our 10 HR drive home from daughter’s. I ended up in ER next day. Carbon Monoxide poisoning. I even recalled reading about this issue halfway home and rolled windows down.
I have had my 2016 Explorer Sport from mid 2016 to present. Please let me know how to get added to this. I have received a flyer in the made to search for this on internet
I have owned my 2016 Ford Explorer Sport for over 5 years and now just getting a card and hearing about this! Been in and out of hospital for years with medical issues ! Now I know why ! I have thousands of dollars worth of medical bills !
I have a 2017 ford explore bought it in January 2018 and I have problems that I had to pay and other that my warranty cover it thank God ..I paid 200 because my start button was crack..how does that happen then I have it in ford now because my transmission is not working .Its brand new how is that.my mom and sister cars are older then mine and have no problem what so ever with that..rotors I spend 700
I bought a 2016 Ford explorer 4×4 I had some issues a week after I bought the Ford my husband noticed an exhaust smell in the Ford he told them about it they said that they didn’t see a thing wrong with it. When we just have the air on not the air conditioner you can smell it does smell like exhaust
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